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Expert Senior Living Advisors from A Place for Mom can help direct you to Independent Living communities. Together, we will find the perfect fit for your loved one; and we will provide direction and support as needed. We partner with 50 Independent Living communities in Wichita and the surrounding area, so there are many options to choose from. A Place for Mom is the largest senior living referral service in North America, and we can help you make a good choice at no cost to you.
18001 E 51st St, Tulsa, OK 74134
2450 N Stone Ridge Dr, Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Introducing the rewarding lifestyle of Broken Arrow’s premier senior community. The only community that works in collaboration with St. John Broken Arrow, Prairie House Assisted Living and Memory Care serves as an extension of your family to provide exceptional care for loved ones.Our base rent...
2633 SE Mission Dr, Bartlesville, OK 74006
We are a Retirement Community that helps older people live a better life. We have third party home health available 24/7.
209 E Main, Beloit, KS 67420
We provide maintenance free living for seniors and multi family tenants in one and two bedroom apartments in Beloit, Kansas (KS).
1119 Garden Way, Manhattan, KS 66502
Garden Grove Senior Apartments feature studio and one-bedroom apartments that blend quality, service, and affordability within a caring senior community. Best of all, we offer a sliding rent scale - based on income - so qualified residents do not pay more than 30% of their income for rent and...
110 West 6th, Emporia, KS 66801
Broadview Towers is our beautiful senior living facility located in Emporia, Kansas. Our community is open to seniors who are 62 and older; however, qualified disabled individuals may also become residents. Broadview Towers has recently undergone major renovations to make the community an even...
9524 East 71st Street, Tulsa, OK 74133
Welcome to Senior Star at Woodland Terrace! Woodland Terrace is an independent living community located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It's a community filled with friendship and lots of ways to enjoy a life full of purpose. Inside Woodland Terrace, residents gather for fellowship and fun in the multiple...
1400 S. 183rd St. West, Goddard, KS 67052
Welcome to Dove Estates Senior Living Community. We offer Assisted Living in our apartments; Independent Living at The Villas; rehabilitation services; and respite, short-term care stays. At Dove you can continue your active lifestyle the way you choose free from the hassels of home ownership....
1510 St Andrews Dr, Lawrence, KS 66047
Looking to age gracefully in a senior independent retirement community? Come visit the Arbor Court Retirement Community at Alvamar in Lawrence, Kansas, an independent retirement community designed for active adults that are 55 and over. Our residents enjoy the best in carefree living. Each person...
700 Monterey Pl, Hutchinson, KS 67502
LIVE FULLY AT WESLEY TOWERS A LIFE PLAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Wesley Towers is a vibrant community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing home care. Located in a quiet neighborhood in northwest Hutchinson, Kansas; we're only minutes away from...
1550 South Cedar, Ottawa, KS 66067
Cedar Square is a senior housing community in South Cedar, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas. It has a very active senior housing program for citizens aged 55 years and older. It is tucked away from the bustling noise of the city with the greenery surrounding the locality creating a stunningly...
2901 Southwest Armstrong Ave, Topeka, KS 66614
Thornton Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within gorgeously landscaped grounds in the Flint Hills, you'll love the grandeur of Thornton Place while enjoying all the conveniences of nearby Topeka. We're just minutes from shopping, dining,...
1000 Schippel Dr, Salina, KS 67401
Arbor Court Retirement Community at Salina is a retirement community in Salina, Kansas. For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
2502 Sherman Ave, Hays, KS 67601
505 N Maize Rd, Wichita, KS 67212
Park West Plaza is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with Independent Living, Assisted Living, Reflections Memory Care, and a Skilled Nursing Home all on one campus. We are committed to providing quality services in a warm, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized...
8222 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74137
Town Village provides a distinctive lifestyle filled with friendships and life enrichment activities. Take one of the many classes offered in our fitness center, hit a matinee in our auditorium, or step outside and discover peaceful outdoor spaces. Town Village boasts courtyards, walking paths, a...
1025 Swan Drive, Bartlesville, OK 74006
Here are just a few of the many reasons Green Country Village, a not-for-profit rental community, has been voted "Bartlesville's Best" year after year:-Exceptional independent living, assisted living and memory care services and amenities-Restaurant-style dining with a full menu-On-site library,...
7345 S 99th East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74133
Cedarhurst of Woodland Hills, the newest Independent Living community in the Tulsa area, offers a fulfilling, affordable, maintenance-free lifestyle within a premier living environment. This conveniently located community now features a contemporary restaurant-style dining space, state-of-the-art...
2050 N Webb Rd, Wichita, KS 67206
The Regent is a Vibrant Retirement Living residence committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We are dedicated to those who entrust their housing and...
4430 Bauer Farm Drive, Lawrence, KS 66049
We believe that Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Meadowlark Estates Gracious...
5601 N Washington St, Stillwater, OK 74075
Legacy Village of Stillwater, a premier senior living community, provides independent living, assisted living and memory care services. Our residents enjoy daily activities, restaurant-style dining, beautifully decorated gathering areas and a wide variety of living options—all in a beautiful,...
1400 East McElroy Road, Stillwater, OK 74075
2300 North Tyler Road, Wichita, KS 67205
Reflection Ridge Retirement Community is comprised of 119 apartments for adults 55 and over — including one and two bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Reflection Ridge is an all-inclusive retirement community providing five-star services on a month-to-month basis, just one monthly...
2800 Willow Grove Rd, Manhattan, KS 66502
Via Christi Village - Manhattan is a premier assisted living and independent living community in Manhattan, Kansas. Manhattan offers all the amenities that residents and their families require, with available transportation, entertainment and excellent shopping opportunities. The remarkable...
204 W Washington Ave, Sterling, KS 67579
Here at Sterling Village we have a fundamental belief that our “third age of life” should be full of joy, caring relationships and fulfillment. We have abandoned the old broken model of nursing home care and are focused on creating a meaningful life through empowered staff in a real...
4712 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66606
4200 SW Drury Ln, Topeka, KS 66604
Your Life. Your Style. Your Home. Looking to age gracefully in a senior independent retirement community? Come visit the Arbor Court Retirement Community at Topeka, in Topeka, Kansas, an independent retirement community designed for active adults that are 55 and over. Our residents enjoy the...
1601 Academy Road, Ponca City, OK 74604
Only a mere 20 minutes south of the state line, Via Christi Village in Ponca City, Okla., offers a marvelous mix of pioneer spirit and modern lifestyles. Freedom of choice at the Village means choosing from 53 spacious one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans in assisted living, or 10 beautiful...
3415 Southwest 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606
Atria Hearthstone East in Topeka is a senior community with a warm, family-style atmosphere. The beautiful, three-acre campus—shared with Atria Hearthstone West—offers lovely area for walks and for relaxing with friends. Atria Hearthstone East is conveniently located to nearby...
10550 East 21st Street N, Wichita, KS 67206
Chaucer Estates offers apartments for the young-at-heart and our residents love it here. Our community was built in 1998 and is managed by the family-owned company Senior Lifestyle Corporation. The number of smiles you see in the hall and dining area show just how happy our family is. Located in...
8205 E 22nd St, Tulsa, OK 74129
1531 Wheeler Street, Emporia, KS 66801
Horizon Plaza Apartments is located in old timey beautiful Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas. Emporia has the charm and elegance of history all over town with 13 structures that are listed on the 'National Register of Historic Places.' Emporia has a small town love for people. Emporia was also the...
7401 Riverside Pkwy, Tulsa, OK 74136
Prairie Rose provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located on the south edge of Tulsa in Oklahoma's Green Country, you'll love our beautiful, landscaped grounds which feature mature trees and large beds of Prairie Roses. In spite of our pastoral park-like...
2455 North Woodlawn, Wichita, KS 67220
Welcome To The FamilySenior living as you may have once known it is much different today. Sedgwick Plaza strives to create something better—in every sense of the word. Here, you get an exceptional lifestyle filled with good friendships, meaningful activities, delicious food and, basically, all...
8887 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74137
Welcome to Senior Star at Burgundy Place! Burgundy Place is an independent living community in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Residents at this exciting and vibrant retirement community enjoy a special bond with the staff, a bond that creates beautiful new friendships and cherished memories. People who visit...
600 E Elm St, Salina, KS 67401
Welcome to Residence 600, Salina's most luxurious independent senior living community! Residence 600 offers countless amenities including a movie theater, beauty salon, fitness facility, indoor walking area, community meeting rooms, dining room and services, TV lounge and much more. Our community...
6333 South 91st East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74133
Welcome to Country Club At Woodland Hills, one of Tulsa's finest Independent and Residential Care rental retirement communities. Our all-inclusive retirement lifestyle is designed for you to be able to live in maintenance-free comfort, which frees you to retire on your terms. We recently finished...
10665 West 13th Street North, Wichita, KS 67212
Grasslands Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in an upscale neighborhood on the west side of Wichita, we offer you a beautiful, peaceful home conveniently close to all the best things in life. We're minutes away from first-class shopping,...
2801 Shortgrass Road, Edmond, OK 73003
3800 Asbury Dr, Coffeyville, KS 67337
Asbury Village is a licensed residential healthcare facility committed to providing quality services in a warm, comfortable and caring environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We are dedicated to those who entrust their...
2709 E. Danforth Road, Edmond, OK 73034
The Veraden is an assisted living community located in the charming city of Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. With an incredible location and fantastic staff, The Veraden is an excellent choice for your new home. Edmond is a beautiful city, that was named in the 'Top 100 Places to Live in 2007'....
402 S Martinson St, Wichita, KS 67213
Vibrant Living, Valued PrinciplesWelcome to completely new thinking in a senior living community. Vibrant living is part of every floor plan and valued principles is the foundational promise to every resident. KMH is proud to offer the following services at our newly renovated...
1301 NW 178th St, Edmond, OK 73012
Silver Elm Estates Edmond is an Independent Senior Living Community that was opened in April 2006. We offer seniors who are able to live on their own but desire the security and convenience of community living an affordable place to call home where they can find new friends or meet up with...
400 W 3rd St, Chanute, KS 66720
2416 Brentwood St, Hutchinson, KS 67502
Legend of Hutchinson is a retreat for many seniors looking for a community to call home. Located in Hutchinson, Kansas, close to Highway 61 and 135 from Salina and I-96 from Wichita, we have resort-style amenities, a full-service dining facility and excellent activities that engage your interests...
777 N Mclean Blvd, Wichita, KS 67213
COMMUNITY OVERVIEWMinutes from downtown in West Wichita and just a stone’s throw from the Arkansas River, Via Christi Village is one of the most popular senior living communities in the area. As a continuing care retirement community, we offer all living choices on our campus, including...
1655 S Georgetown St, Wichita, KS 67218
Ascension Living Via Christi Village Georgetown is a vibrant Independent Living and Assisted Living community located in Wichita, Kansas, where a wide variety of museums, shops, and theaters can be found. Spacious one and two-bedroom apartments are available in a gated community for privacy and...
3130 N. Parkdale Circle, Wichita, KS 67205
The Oxford Villa campus offers a wide range of lifestyle options for Wichita seniors. With miles of paved walking paths, scenic ponds and courtyards, you'll feel right at home in the Oxford family. Oxford Villa Active Senior Apartments are perfect for independent Wichitans who enjoy their...
2616 Turner St., Ponca City, OK 74604
The Renaissance of Ponca City is an assisted living community located in picturesque Ponca City, OK. Our community has been built to bring out the very best in Ponca City, which means a quiet and easy lifestyle. We take great pride in offering premium care for our residents, and making sure that...
1011 SW Cottonwood Ct, Topeka, KS 66604
Lexington Park Independent Living provides active seniors with a wonderful maintenance-free lifestyle with plenty of activities and opportunities to socialize with neighbors. In our independent living community, residents have time to enjoy their hobbies and the company of their neighbors while...
Independent living communities – also known simply as retirement communities – in Wichita, Kansas are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Wichita retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.
The median monthly cost of independent living in Wichita is about $2,350 in the city proper, and $2,405 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost for independent living in the state of Kansas is around $2,449.
For this type of senior living, Wichita, Kansas offers many great options, and A Place for Mom can help you find the right one.
The cost of living in Wichita is pretty close to the national average, and in some cases even less expensive. Wichita is a great choice for those who wish to save on living costs. All index ratings are based on a system where a grade of 100 is equal to the national average.
The Wichita area is home to multiple highly-rated hospitals, and the following are often ranked among the region’s best:
Wichita is located in central Kansas in the middle of the Great Plains, and has a humid subtropical type of climate. The region experiences distinct seasons, including hot summers and cold winters with occasional snowfall.
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The peak air quality conditions are rated as moderate. This means that those who are unusually sensitive should consider limiting the amount of time spent on outdoor exertion.
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The demographics and social climate of Wichita are in line with much of the cities of the great plains and the American Midwest. Traditional, conservative values are prominent, along with an all-American working class ethic closely tied to the farming and agricultural industries. This is not to imply that the region’s lifestyle is strictly rurWichita is in fact the largest metropolitan area in Kansas, and boasts a population of 644,888 people. One of the largest fields of employment in Wichita is the aviation industry, including several aircraft manufacturing companies as well as McConnell Air Force Base. Politics in the area lean right of center, especially in the suburbs, with Sedgwick County as a whole often voting Republican. Wichita proper, however, has been shown to lean a little more Democratic than the city outskirts.
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Wichita is not considered especially tolerant to members of the LGBTQ+ community, and certain spaces might not welcome members of the community in that regard.
Wichita is a large enough urban area to have plenty of choices when it comes to finding fun things to do. The city is home to The Wichita Art Museum, the largest art museum in the state. The museum’s permanent collection boasts over 10,000 pieces, with a focus on American art in all media, from pre-Columbian times to the present day. The campus of the Wichita Art Museum also consists of an Art Garden, an 8-acre outdoor walking path and sculpture garden accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Each year since 1972, the city has hosted the Wichita River Festival, a celebration consisting of music, food, fireworks, historic events, a flea market, and much more. The festival takes place in the late spring/early summer months and draws hundreds of thousands of people. Spring also brings the yearly Wichita Black Arts festival, focusing on artistic and creative contributions of the city’s African American community. Another popular annual draw is the Wichita Flight Festival, a multiple-day event recognizing the notable presence of the region’s aviation industries. The festival consists of a variety of aviation displays and visiting performers, and often hosts several large-scale air shows.
Transportation
Wichita Transit is the city’s public transportation service, which operates city-wide bus routes Monday through Saturday. The routes cover a large amount of the city and hours tend to range from early morning to early evening. Discounted fares are offered to persons 65 years of age and above, with proper ID.
There are 50 independent living facilities near Wichita, Kansas. See the full list.
Arbor Court Retirement Community at Salina, Legacy Village of Stillwater and Sterling Village are the top rated independent living facilities near Wichita, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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