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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Kansas City, KS

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Photo of The Piper
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8.9
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It's a good place to send a family member. Wish they handled meds and perscriptions better but overall we have had a good experience and glad that my father in law has a good place to go with caring people...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Piper is a newly opened assisted living and memory care community in Kansas City, KS, conveniently located near The Legends. Our company philosophy is to design homes where seniors continue to learn, grow, create, and enjoy companionship with those of all ages. We create households that are...
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My loved one is a resident at Delaware Highlands. The paperwork process is nearly impossible, everything else was great and easy. The staff seems to be great.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living is focused on providing assisted living services for the low to moderate income senior adult. Delaware Highlands offers a warm home-like setting for all our residents. We provide affordable assisted living in a compassionate, caring manner so that senior adults...
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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
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The tour made us feel so welcomed. Once moved in that feeling grew. It feels like a family. Everyone is so kind, caring and helpful. We made the choice for this community because of this friendliness 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.
Welcome to Shawnee Hills Senior Living, a new concept in senior living in Shawnee, Kansas. The Community is conveniently located off of West 63rd Street and Maurer Road with direct access to Highway 435 and Shawnee Mission Parkway. Shawnee Hills is located directly north of the Shawnee Station...
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2525 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
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The staff are wonderful and friendly. They will help with anything you need. Housekeeping was great and the people were very nice. I only communicated by email through my husband because I was out of the...
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.
Welcome to Senior Star at Wexford Place! Wexford Place is an independent living, assisted living, and state-of-the-art memory support community located in the heart of "The Northland" in Kansas City, Miissouri. It's a community filled with friendship and lots of ways to enjoy a life full of...
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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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39 reviews
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39 reviews
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The facility and the staff were great. I have no complaints about anything. It is very clean and there is no odor like there is some other places.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Photo of Brookdale Rosehill
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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24 reviews
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Brookdale has been great to my mom & our family. My mom has been there about a month. The staff seem to really care and are willing to do whatever you ask. My mom is meeting new people and getting stronger...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Putting More Life in Senior LivingYou should never have to spend your senior years hoping something fun and exciting comes along to invorigate your spirit and nourish your mind. Here at our assisted living and skilled nursing and rehabilitation community, you can enjoy quality care without...
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Photo of The Gardens at Barry Road
2020 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.9
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faith based concern/care with resident & their family responsive engaging nice place to call home Food was very bland which may be the norm for an aging population/ i believe (not confirmed) it...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Gardens at Barry Road Assisted Living and Memory Care is an engaging, service-oriented community in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri. Our community recognizes that a new phase in life can be a leap of faith—for you and your family. To make this transition easier, our compassionate team...
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Photo of Avenue 81
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.4
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The Marketing Director was what sold us on the facility. She listen and also expressed her thoughts for what would be the best. She actually listened and she had had all the answers.
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.
Avenue 81 will redefine the way you think about retirement living. As a luxury senior living community, Avenue 81 provides all the modern services and amenities of an upscale resort with no upfront buy-in. Plus, we’re conveniently located just steps away from the many restaurants and shops of...
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Photo of Trustwell Living at Mission Springs
1717 Photos available
8.2
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49 reviews
8.2
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49 reviews
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My amazing wife, [name removed], passed a few weeks ago. I want to express my sincerest gratitude and praise for Trustwell, for giving her a comfortable and dignified exit from this world. My wife had...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Welcome to Trustwell Living at Mission Springs! Whether you are a resident, team member, visiting family member or guest, every person who walks through the door of a Trustwell Living community is treated like family. Our caring team looks forward to continuing to provide the quality care and...
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Photo of Our Home Senior Care
2323 Photos available
8.0
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10 reviews
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There was frequent turnover of staff, but I think that's common. The place changed ownership, and everything changed, including plan for increase in rent. I found Mom's bathroom pretty dirty a few times,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Privately owned and operated Home Plus Assisted Living and Memory Care in the Shawnee area of Johnson County. We are a smaller community compared to others, but our biggest feature is our community provides the one on one direct personal support, while receiving quality care. Whether it is a long...
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Photo of The Welstone
1010 Photos available
8.0
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43 reviews
8.0
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43 reviews
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The Welstone has been WONDERFUL. They are VERY accommodating and go above and beyond to make newbies feel welcome and appreciated. And they are all soooooo nice. Plus the apartments are beautiful. They all...
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.
Welcome to The Welstone At Mission Crossing! We are an active, independent senior living community in Mission, Kansas. Mission is a beautiful city to enjoy your retirement years; rich in culture and known for its friendly, laid-back residents. Whether you are moving closer to family or just love...
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Photo of McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff
99 Photos available
8.0
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At any assisted living or memory care place, no matter how great the facility is, you will still encounter issues - so stay in close contact. I've had an issue with just a few of the nursing staff, but they...
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.
McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff is a family owned and operated senior-living community that provides the full continuum of care. The McCrite family opened the original McCrite Plaza in 1975 in Topeka, KS and in December of 2013 opened their Kansas City location in the Northland. Nestled in the bluffs...
Photo of Homestead of Shawnee
1414 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.5
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Based on the experience we have had so far, we think some areas they could improve on would be more regular cleaning of the residents rooms. More activities for the residents to participate in and to have a...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Homestead of Shawnee is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Shawnee, KS.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require 24-hour care. Homestead of Shawnee offers many services and amenities...
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Photo of Manor Place Retirement Apartments
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mom moved here in august and has settled in nicely. we chose manor place for her because it felt like a family home atmosphere.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Manor Place Retirement Apartments Manor Place is Kansas City, Kansas' apartment community for active, older adults. Our residents are enjoying the best in carefree living. No retirement requirements are made upon entering Manor Place. Each person is encouraged to continue a 'lifestyle' similar...
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I can't say enough about the therapy and nursing care my mother got while at the resort. The therapists are wonderful and the nursing care she got was outstanding. Everyone treated her with respect and...
Provides: Assisted 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.
The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City is a new, upscale assisted living community located in Kansas City, KS. Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is home to over 146,000 people. Kansas City is a bustling and busy city with restaurants, sports events and shopping. Residents can enjoy...
Photo of Shawnee Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
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Everything was great, my mom didn't want to leave! The therapy team got her walking again in no time. She loved the food and fellowship, and she's now she's doing great.
Provides: Assisted 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.
The Healthcare Resort of Shawnee Mission is shaping the way that healthcare is being delivered to the Greater Kansas City area. Our focus is to make your experience with us unique and memorable by providing world-class healthcare and five-star resort amenities. Our clinical team and physicians...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Now Open! Call and reserve your new one-bedroom apartment now. This new exciting senior apartment community is exclusive for those 62 years of age and better. Parallel Senior Villas is conveniently located only 3 miles west of Interstate 635 in Kansas City, Kansas. Plus you can shop and dine at...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Affordable housing for seniors 62 or BETTER. Your rent and deposit will be based off of 30% of your income. This beautiful oasis is near downtown Kansas City, Kansas. Our beautiful community features fully shelved library, a comfortable community room complete with computer lounge with Wi-Fi...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Mound City Apartments are senior apartments located in the serene community of Mound City, Holt County, MI. When looking for an area with small town charm and lots of things to do, then the Mound City Area is the place for you. There is a very strong sense of community in here, which is why...

What families are saying about independent living in Kansas City

Recent reviews for independent living in Kansas City

Vintage Park at Gardner

4.3
We really like the nursing staff and the manager, our only complaint we have about the place is over the weekends there are no regular staff members. The rooms are nice, and our loved ones thing the food is good.

Connect55 Plus Shawnee

4.0
I am currently a resident at Connect55 Plus Shawnee and things have been very good for me here so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are good. The staff, activities and value for cost are also good. The other residents and staff are friendly and the new manager is very good. I would recommend ...
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Sunrise of Overland Park

3.6
We were atrracted, to the staff and the reviews. I talked to people who had loved ones here. We picked this community, because they were proffessional, I liked the friendliness,and they went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. It seemed like a better fit for my loved one.The billing has ...
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Cost of independent living in Kansas City, KS

The average cost of senior living in Kansas City is 3438.78 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shawnee, KS with an average of 3387.77 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kansas City, KS vs. nearby cities

Kansas City, KS

$3,439/mo

Shawnee, KS

$3,388/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

Research services for seniors in Kansas City, KS

In Kansas City, Kansas, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Kansas City, Kansas is mostly car-dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Public transit options in Kansas City include paratransit services and bus routes through RideKC. Veterans ride free on RideKC with a Veterans Pass. Kansas City has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is not very walkable.

Kansas City offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including the University of Kansas Hospital and Providence Medical Center.

Kansas City, Kansas is known for being the scenic junction point of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers, along with being a cultural center for the region. Seniors can find community through the Don Bosco Senior Center, which offers exercise programs and wellness education, and hosts special events for those 60+, while the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library offers author talks, book clubs, library crafting, and more, to cardholders of all ages.

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
Complete guide to independent living
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An Active, Engaging Retirement: Top 5 Benefits of Independent Senior Living Communities
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Novel Place Overland Park, Shawnee Hills Senior Living and Riverstone Retirement Community are the top rated independent living facilities near Kansas City, Kansas. See full list of communities.

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