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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Joplin, MO
The cost of independent living in Joplin is about $3,107 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 55 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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She is happy there, having fun and making friends. She is no longer isolated like she was living south of town. The cleanliness must be a 5 because she's always been about hospital clean. She's shared no...
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.
Active seniors can find everything they need at College View Manor. This pleasant retirement community in Joplin, Missouri, gives residents the independence they want along with the assistance they need to live a fulfilling life. Five Star Senior Living owns this friendly community. Spacious...
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They have a terrific staff! It's clean & smells fresh, the food is so so from what I hear but there's variety & plenty to eat.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Our experience thus far would indicate they've had some issues with staffing, leaving them short handed at times but overall care has been good. My folks are 95 and 94 years of age so activities are not...
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.
We do the work so that you can live the life you’ve always wanted.The Wildwood offers services and amenities that make life open and full of opportunity for residents. We bring events to residents. We take care of tidying up. We work with residents and families to make a health plan. We do the...
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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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Foxberry Terrace.Foxberry Terrace is located in Webb City, Missouri. We specialize in person centered care offering a home away from home atmosphere. Our staff...
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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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
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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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Cost of independent living in Joplin, MO
The average cost of senior living in Joplin is $3,107 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fidelity, MO with an average of $3,046 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Joplin
Recent reviews for independent living in Joplin
College View Manor in Joplin, MO
5.0
My brother has been a resident at College View Manor for only 2 months.
He likes the facility and his apartment very much. The rent covers his apartment, restaurant style lunch and dinner daily, free use of laundry on each floor, cleaning of the apartment weekly, and free transportation by ...
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Spring River Christian Village in Joplin, MO
5.0
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.
Wildwood Senior Living in Joplin, MO
4.8
Our experience thus far would indicate they've had some issues with staffing, leaving them short handed at times but overall care has been good. My folks are 95 and 94 years of age so activities are not necessarily of great interest. I know long term care is not inexpensive and certainly not ...
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Joplin independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Joplin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Joplin, 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 Joplin 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 Joplin 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
37.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
32.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Joplin 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 Joplin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Joplin, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Joplin 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 Joplin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
College View Manor, Spring River Christian Village and Wildwood Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Joplin, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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