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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lees Summit, MO

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Independent Living
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.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
Assisted Living
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.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
Nursing Homes
Nursing Homes
Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
Memory Care
Memory Care
Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
Residential Care Home
Residential Care Home
Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
Senior Apartments
Senior Apartments
Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
Home Care
Home Care
Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Recent reviews of Independent Living in Lees Summit, MO
5 / 5.0

So far I'm very satisfied with Villa Ventura!!! I'm extremely pleased with [name removed] who set the expectation for the facility!!! She went over and beyond to accommodate getting my mom situated with limited notice. Most of the Interim Home Health staff are great as well. I'm grateful that the fa...

5 / 5.0

We like that this home has staff that has been there long term. It was one of the reasons we chose this home. After touring for several places and going back to some we found that management and staff were always changing. We were looking for a place where the staff stayed and we felt were knowledge...

4.1 / 5.0

It is a very nice and modern facility. From what I have seen, the independent living apartment sizes are outstanding. The washer and dryer are inside of the units. I would recommend The Princeton to others looking.

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I haven't met a staff person yet that didn't seem to enjoy what they were doing. from the initial calls and tours to the orientation packets, to the move in coordinator who answered questions face to face,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Since it was established a little more than 40 years ago, John Knox Village has been the leading continuing care retirement community in the Midwest. Situated on a 420-acre campus in Lee's Summit, Mo., the Village is now home to more than 1,800 residents who enjoy a wide array of residential and...
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The staff here are all very kind and caring for me. It took a few weeks to get on the cleaning schedule! There seem to be a few new residents here that I've been talking to. All of the nursing staff are very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
The Princeton Senior Living is Lee’s Summit’s premier senior living community. Spend your days enjoying great company and staying active – instead of doing household chores. Try brand new things, enjoy your favorite hobbies, and welcome friends and neighbors excited to share your passion for...
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77 Floor plans available
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I have had good experiences with all of the staff! I am very pleased with my choice. I would highly recommend this facility to others.
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.
Enjoy life on easy street at Solstice Senior Living at Lee’s Summit, where our residents enjoy easy access to adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the availability of on-site personal care professionals and our proximity to St. Luke’s...
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44 Floor plans available
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An excellent place for retired folks simply because we gather every day, you can meet friends, play games, and have a nice meal periodically. The folks that work here are terrific. They are courteous and...
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.
Affordable conveniences re-imagined for those 55 years and better.More amenities usually means more money in independent living, but at Novel Place you don't have to give up your entire life savings to get the conveniences you desire. Your monthly rent includes dining, light housekeeping,...
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The atmosphere of Foxwood Springs is overwhelmingly friendly, supportive, nonjudgmental and positive. This includes management, staff and residents whether in independent patio homes and apartments or...
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.
Fewer chores mean more adventures. This is maintenance-free living at its best.Here at our care retirement community or CCRC just south of Kansas City, you’ll have access to four levels of care on one campus, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. That...
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These are some of the things our family likes most about the Elliott Place community - The secluded location of the property and a short drive away, all kinds of businesses. The monthly rent The...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Living at Elliott Place gives our residents every opportunity to keep active, stay involved and age gracefully. Enhance your lifestyle while taking advantage of the great Opportunities Elliott Place Retirement Community offers! Home Cooked Meals Our chefs plan meals that are similar to ones that...
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We picked this community, because of the central to family members and price and cleanliness. The experience is good. They offer breakfast through the week, activities, lunch to purchase, trips to Walmart...
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.
The Gardens at Jackson Creek is an independent living community in Independence, MO. Independence is a part of Jackson County and is located just east of Kansas City, lying on the south bank of the Missouri River. Independence boasts many beautiful public parks and a rich frontier history. It's...
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Well, my brother is the client and he has mental illness but it sounds like there isn't much communication to the clients about what is going on. As an example, the manager and her boyfriend live on site. My...
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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My mother seems comfortable and content after a couple weeks and that is my primary concern. She actually likes the food and the staff. I'm impressed with the overall cleanliness and the responsiveness of...
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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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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Cost of independent living in Lees Summit, MO

The average cost of senior living in Lees Summit is 3533.4 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasant Hill, MO with an average of 3371.24 per month.

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What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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Novel Place Overland Park, Shawnee Hills Senior Living and Town Village of Leawood are the top rated independent living facilities near Lees Summit, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Lees Summit, Missouri. See the full list.

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