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Situated slightly less than 16 miles from Kansas City, MO, Liberty offers small town living, a historic downtown core and a lower cost of living than the national average. Liberty offers a four-season climate, with slightly more sunny days than the national average and slightly less snow. Liberty’s population is slightly less than 31,000 residents, 12.7% of whom are over age 60.
Assisted living facilities provide seniors with nonclinical support such as housekeeping, routine grooming and other activities of daily living. It may be a good option for seniors who can’t safely and/or comfortably live on their own but don’t require a nursing home level of care. These facilities are typically like apartment complexes with common areas for group activities and communal dining rooms. Many have lifestyle amenities such as swimming pools, putting greens, beauty salons and theaters. The average cost of assisted living in Liberty is $4,585 per month.
This guide provides information on assisted living in Liberty. Read on for cost comparisons with other Missouri communities and a list of resources designed to optimize the quality of life for older adults.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Missouri. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Liberty assisted living facility residents pay an average of $4,585 per month, although prices at different facilities may be higher or lower depending on location, the quality and size of the accommodations and the services and amenities they provide.
Assisted living costs in Liberty are significantly higher than the Missouri average of $3,000 per month but only slightly higher than the national average of $4,500 per month.
Liberty is the only Missouri community where assisted living costs more than the national average. The lowest costs are in Jefferson City at $2,075 and Cape Girardeau at $2,538, while their counterparts in Columbia, Springfield and St. Louis pay $2,800, $3,250 and $4,100, respectively. In Missouri’s northwestern corner in St. Joseph, assisted living facility residents pay a monthly average of $3,875.
Note: Data for Liberty was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Kansas City, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Missouri.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| Liberty Silver Center | (816) 439-4368 | Those aged 60 and over can join their peers for a congregate lunch, socialize, take a class or attend a special event at Liberty Silver Center. Activities include bingo, bridge, line dancing, pool and arts and crafts. The center is open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
| Liberty Access Bus | (816) 439-4397 | Liberty residents aged 60 and over can receive free transportation for essential trips, such as medical appointments and grocery shopping, within the city limits from Liberty Access Bus. Nonessential transportation is also available for a small charge on a space-available basis. It requires advanced reservations for rides. |
| Kansas City VA Medical Center | (816) 861-4700 | Kansas City VA Medical Center is a state-of-the-art teaching hospital that provides veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces with a full range of medical services. The agency also maintains a mobile care unit for those who can’t easily access their facility, as well as an outpatient clinic for those needing basic primary care. |
| Clay County Senior Services | (816) 455-4800 | Older adults in Liberty and other Clay County communities can access a variety of programs and services through Clay County Senior Services. Services include fall prevention workshops, discounted personal emergency response systems, case management and free music therapy. The agency also matches seniors with community-based resources designed for seniors. |
| Missouri CLAIM | (800) 390-3330 | Missouri seniors new to Medicare can obtain free, confidential and unbiased information and individual counseling from Missouri CLAIM. Certified Medicare counselors receive extensive training that includes continuing updates so that they can provide proper guidance to seniors struggling with making Medicare plan decisions and understanding the process. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Liberty area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
