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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Phelps, MO
If you’re looking for independent living in the Phelps 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 Phelps. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 42 independent living facilities in Phelps, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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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I have family who have lived at Autumn Place since January 2016, including my mother, father and step-mother. I have found the staff to be exceptionally friendly and helpful at all times. My parents adjusted...
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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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The Baptist Home community had over a year wait list because it was so good, we called them explaining our loved ones situation at her previous community which was so bad and they moved us in within a month....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Carrington Place in Pittsburg. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm of Carrington Place. We believe in...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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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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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Phelps, MO
The average cost of senior living in Phelps is $3,167 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wentworth, MO with an average of $2,628 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Phelps
Recent reviews for independent living in Phelps
The Gardens Independent Living in Springfield, MO
5.0
I love it here it's clean and everyone is friendly the food is good and there are a lot of activities the staff is very helpful and seem to love their jobs. Based on the experience I have had so far, I would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
Bristol Manor of Willard
4.0
One of the reasons why I chose this facility for my Mother is because it is a low capacity community with only 12 residents and it does not feel institutionalized. The staff members themselves are open, warm, and communicate with me very well. They do offer a lot of activities like puzzles, ...
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Spring River Christian Village in Joplin, MO
4.4
I love it here. The staff is extremely helpful. It's very clean. Meals are good and plenty. Lots if activities. Expensive but affordable. I would highly recommend independent living and assisted living here at Spring River Christian Village.
Phelps independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Phelps independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Phelps, 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 Phelps 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 Phelps 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
21.6%
19.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.1%
32.5%
No sugar
No sugar
51.4%
30%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.7%
31.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
7.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Phelps 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 Phelps communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Phelps, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.1%
34.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.2%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
35.1%
35.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.3%
16.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Phelps 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 Phelps offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Phelps, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
43.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.1%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.5%
47.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.2%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.2%
52.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
41.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.1%
36%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
39.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.9%
45.6%
Live performances
Live performances
45.9%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
37.8%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.8%
38.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.4%
45.1%
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Turners Rock Senior Living Community, The Gardens Independent Living and The Waterford at Ironbridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Phelps, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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