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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Punkin Center, MO
If you’re looking for independent living in the Punkin Center area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Punkin Center. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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It's so hard to pick a care center for a loved one. I'm so glad I went with KCSL for my mom. The nurses who worked with my mom and our family went out of their way to make us feel like we all belonged...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Everything is going pretty well for my mother this community. She is still adjusting and getting use too the community. The community looks great and they keep everything very nice and clean. The staff is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Cost of independent living in Punkin Center, MO
The average cost of senior living in Punkin Center is $2,975 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moberly, MO with an average of $2,377 per month.
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Punkin Center, MO by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Punkin Center
Recent reviews for independent living in Punkin Center
Heisinger Bluffs in Jefferson City, MO
5.0
I have a dear friend at Heisinger Bluffs in Assisted Living. She often talks about how she is so happy she moved to Heisinger Bluffs. She loves her spacious apartment and often comments on the kindness, professionalism, and expertise of the staff. She thinks the food is exceptional and much ...
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Ashbury Heights of Fayette
4.0
My mother came to Ashbury when she could no longer live unassisted in her home. The move was very hard for her. Not only was she recovering from a broken hip, she also had to give up her independence and the privacy of her own home.
The Ashbury staff helped her make this transition in a very ...
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Ashbury Heights of Jefferson City
5.0
We had to place my mom in an assisted living that was able to care for Alzheimer's, Ashbury Heights was a perfect fit, one because it is a very small facility and they are like family. The first week was very hard on us kids and on our mom and they were so patient and understanding and would ...
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Punkin Center independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Punkin Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Punkin Center, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Punkin Center independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Punkin Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Punkin Center independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Punkin Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Punkin Center, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Punkin Center independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Punkin Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46.1%
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Ashbury Heights of Fayette, Lenoir Woods and Lake George Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Punkin Center, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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