The 18 Best Independent Living Communities in Jackson County, MO for 2018

The average cost of independent living in Jackson County is $2,035 per month. This is lower than the national median of $2,475. Cheaper nearby regions include Wyandotte County with an average starting cost of $1,555.

To help you with your search, browse the 116 reviews below for independent living communities in Jackson County. On average, consumers rate independent living in Jackson County 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Clay County with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Caring.com has helped 14 families in Jackson County find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about independent living options and costs in Jackson County, call (855) 863-8283.

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Solstice Senior Living at Lee's Summit

Provides: Independent Living

1098 NE Independence Ave, Lees Summit, MO 64086

"We visited Solstice Senior Living at Lee's Summit. I was very impressed with the building, but as it turns out, my mom at this point needs more of a medical presence. We spoke with the director who..." More

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Senior Star at Villa Ventura

Provides: Independent Living

12100 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64145

"We visited Senior Star at Villa. The staff member was very nice, very outgoing, and friendly. I liked them very much. The place was fine. It was very nice without the elegance. It didn't have..." More

Brookdale Wornall Place

Provides: Independent Living

501 West 107th St, Kansas City, MO 64114

"Brookdale and its apartments were very nice. There were a lot of people out and about. The dining area looked good, and there was a community room." More

Elliott Place Retirement

Provides: Independent Living

9540 E 75th Street, Raytown, MO 64133

"At Elliott Place, you have your own little apartment or house. You could eat with other people, but you'd have more ability to be separate. Unfortunately, they're too far away for me. They increase..." More

John Knox Village Care Center

Provides: Independent Living

1001 N.W. Chipman Road, Lees Summit, MO 64081

"John Knox Village is wonderful. Our room is very comfortable. We have a one-bedroom, and it's just what we need. The food is very good. They have a pool and a nine-hole golf course. They do trips..." More

The Fountains at Greenbriar

Provides: Independent Living

2100 S. Swope Drive, Independence, MO 64057

"Greenbriar did not have an available two-bedroom, but the occupied room we saw was nice. They served three meals a day." More

McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff

Provides: Independent Living

1201 NW Tullison Road, Kansas City, MO 64116

"At McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff, you buy the meal package, but you don't have to eat three meals a day there, whereas at other places, the package includes dining with them all the time. The..." More

The Groves Retirement Community

Provides: Independent Living

1515 West White Oak Street, Independence, MO 64050

"The Groves Retirement Community is a new and very nice facility. It's a campus so people of the same health issues are in one building and people of a different health issue are in another..." More

Olde Oak Tree Apartments

Provides: Independent Living

13975 East 35th Street, Independence, MO 64055

"I also visited Olde Oak Tree, and they were very nice. The staff put me on the waiting list, and she said sometimes the waiting list goes very fast and sometimes it doesn't. I liked the niceness of..." More

Heritage Park Retirement Community

Provides: Independent Living

239 NW Murray Rd, Lees Summit, MO 64081

"We chose Heritage Park because my mom quickly needed a place and everybody else had a waiting list. Tt’s a very nice community at a really good price. They always have things to do and have..." More

Cedar Ridge Apartments & Townhomes

Provides: Independent Living

3100 Quail Creek Drive, Independence, MO 64055

"Cedar Ridge has 86 independent housing units with full houses and yards, and also has facilities for assisted living and three- story independent apartments that has nursing care throughout the..." More

The Springs At Independence

Provides: Independent Living

19301 East 50th Terrace, Independence, MO 64055

"The Springs At Independence is very clean, beautiful, and has a very friendly atmosphere. The staff is very helpful and willing to accommodate issues. They have a dining area, but they don't..." More

Bowen Tower Senior Apartments

Provides: Independent Living

6140 Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO 64133

"We enjoyed our tour to Bowen Tower. It is a 55+ apartment. We found this place through the internet. It is exactly what we're looking in an independent living. They basically have everything that..." More

Dogwood Springs Retirement Villa

Provides: Independent Living

151 SE Todd George Rd., Lees Summit, MO 64063

"The rooms at Dogwood Springs Retirement Villa were really small and fit only a queen-sized bed and nothing else. They had a lot of activities for their residents and take good care of each other..." More

The Gardens at Jackson Creek

Provides: Independent Living

19401 E 40th St Court, Independence, MO 64057

"The Gardens was a good place for my mother-in law. The staff was very friendly. It's a very clean place with well kept up flowers and landscape, and everything is beautiful. It's kept nice and..." More

Blue Branch Manor

Provides: Independent Living

1325 SW Minter Way,, Grain Valley, MO 64029

"I visited Blue Branch Manor Retirement Community because the location was close to my son and his family. It was just about the same price as the facility where I stayed. It was a new place, and it..." More

Mount Washington

Provides: Independent Living

570 South Evanston Avenue, Independence, MO 64053

"Mount Washington was an old school turned into apartments. I was not able to see an apartment because they were full. They didn’t have a washer and dryer inside the units, so you have to go to the..." More

Martin Luther King Village Apartments

Provides: Independent Living

2525 Euclid Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64127

""The Ultimate in Senior Living." Martin Luther King Village Apartments is an apartment community dedicated to the health, safety, social and emotional well being of our senior residents. Our..." More

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Review of Solstice Senior Living at Lee's Summit

Solstice Senior Living at Lee's Summit was nice but expensive. They had a good food selection. The two-bedroom that I looked at was nice. They seemed to have a good amount of activities. The staff ... Read more

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Review of Cedar Ridge Apartments & Townhomes

Cedar Ridge has 86 independent housing units with full houses and yards, and also has facilities for assisted living and three- story independent apartments that has nursing care throughout the day... Read more

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Review of McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff

At McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff, you buy the meal package, but you don't have to eat three meals a day there, whereas at other places, the package includes dining with them all the time. The facilit... Read more

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