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zipAveragecost: $3,465

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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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They are professional. The staff is attentive. They are open to suggestions. They show care toward residents. It is clean and smells nice. The food is good. The room size is sufficient. The layout is nice.
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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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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Cost of independent living in Willow Brook, MO

The average cost of senior living in Willow Brook is $3,465 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Savannah, MO with an average of $2,932 per month.

Independent living costs in Willow Brook, MO, vs. nearby cities

Willow Brook, MO
$3,465/mo
$3,388/mo
$3,468/mo

Independent living costs in Willow Brook, MO, vs. state and national averages

Willow Brook, MO
$3,465/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Willow Brook, MO, vs. other senior living options

$5,477/mo
Independent Living
$3,465/mo

Independent living costs in Willow Brook, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,462/mo
Studio
$3,787/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,826/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,375/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,775/mo

Senior living costs in Willow Brook vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Willow Brook, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillow Brook, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$3,465/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,441/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,477/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Willow Brook, MO:$3,465/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Willow Brook, MO:$3,441/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Willow Brook, MO:$5,477/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Willow Brook, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Willow Brook and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Willow Brook, MO

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Willow Brook have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Willow Brook, MO$2,523/mo$2,704/mo-6.7%
Missouri$3,057/mo$3,016/mo+1.4%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Willow Brook, MO
2024 average cost:$2,523/mo
2023 average cost:$2,704/mo
Percent change:-6.7%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$3,057/mo
2023 average cost:$3,016/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Willow Brook

Recent reviews for independent living in Willow Brook

The Wellington Senior Living in Liberty, MO

4.4
They all seem pleasant and helpful snd try to accommodate your suggestions. However they have to report to their boss too. My mom has recommended to others and a few have moved in. I think this place struggles like all others with retention of employees. It's hard to see someone go that they ...
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Armour Oaks in Kansas City, MO

4.0
They are caring for my wife very well and I am pleased. The community looks great and very clean. The staff is nice and very helpful. There many activities for her to choose from. She enjoys the meals, the food tastes good. I am happy with this community and would recommend it.

Garden Villas of Lenexa

5.0
This community is much closer to me than the other places we saw. It is a very nice place and my mom is transitioning very well. She has been doing some activities and she has made some new friends too. Her room is a good size for her comfort and we get to see her often.

Willow Brook independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willow Brook independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willow Brook, 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 Willow Brook 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 Willow Brook partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willow Brook, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Willow Brook 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 Willow Brook communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willow Brook, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
58.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willow Brook 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 Willow Brook offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willow Brook, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
64.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
71.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
45.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
58.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75.5%
47%
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Riverstone Retirement Community, Town Village of Leawood and Novel Place Overland Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Willow Brook, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 62 independent living facilities near Willow Brook, Missouri. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Willow Brook, Missouri are Riverstone Retirement Community, Town Village of Leawood and Novel Place Overland Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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