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The cost of independent living in Alta Mills is about $3,590 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 117 options. Read 903 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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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.
The Cedars has been in business for 123 years and is located on a beautifully landscaped 60 acre campus. There are several levels of care provided on our campus and the management staff averages at least 15 years of experience. We have an excellent reputation and are able to attract residents...
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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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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.
Call Northgate Manor today for Affordable Senior Living!At Northgate Manor we know your independence is important to you, yet it is comforting to know our professional, friendly staff is available to take care of the maintenance and service requests you may have. That is why our residents enjoy...
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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Staff was very, very friendly, very clean. Food was very good. They delivered meals to my aunt when she did not feel like going to the diner would’ve love to stay longer, but my aunt needed more care and...
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Cornerstone Ridge Plaza, also known as 'Via Christi,' is an assisted living community located in Wichita, KS. Wichita is a large city in Sedgwick County and home to about 382,000 people. Wichita is a fun town and residents will have a great time going out to planned events, going to restaurants...
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My mother has been here for years. It is a small friendly community. Very well maintained. Very helpful and caring staff.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated in the beautiful town of Wichita, Sedgwick County, KS, West Park Tower offers senior citizens a comfortable, full-service living situation where they can truly enjoy life. With more than 100 parks in the area, there is no question that there are plenty of nature-centric things to do and...
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I chose Twin Lakes Apartments mainly for the location. The apartment I had had a swimming pool right out behind it with a fountain. We would go everyday when the weather permitted and sit around and talk. I...
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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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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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.
Regal Plaza is a senior apartment community, located in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Wichita is the largest city in Kansas. Wichita is a city full of things for its residents to do. It is known as the cultural center for Kansas. Residents can visit the Wichita Art Museum, the Wichita...
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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.
Calvary Towers is a senior apartments community located in Wichita, Sedgewick County, Kansas. Managed by Young Management Corp., Calvary Towers bases rent on a resident's income, making these senior housing apartments a reasonably priced option in Sedgwick County. The four-story high rise...
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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.
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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.
Plaza North Senior Residences is an apartment community designed with all of the comforts and conveniences in mind for resident's ages 55 or better. This beautifully landscaped community is located in northeast Wichita and is conveniently connected to the North east Senior Center which houses a...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
A state of the art program, only the second of its kind in the nation, in partnership with Dr. Sandison's Marama model, we follow world-renowned Dr. Bredesen's Protocol to stop cognitive decline and even reverse Dementia symptoms.Our goal is to return you to independent living. We provide the...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Bethany Village (formerly Bethany Home Association) is a vital part of the Smoky Valley, providing quality senior care since 1911. As a non-profit mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Churches of America, our mission has always been to serve our elders with dignity, compassion, and grace....
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Alta Mills, KS

The average cost of senior living in Alta Mills is $3,590 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include The Highlands, KS with an average of $2,554 per month.

Independent living costs in Alta Mills, KS, vs. nearby cities

Alta Mills, KS
$3,590/mo
$3,691/mo

Independent living costs in Alta Mills, KS, vs. state and national averages

Alta Mills, KS
$3,590/mo
$3,844/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Alta Mills, KS, vs. other senior living options

$4,776/mo
Independent Living
$3,590/mo

Independent living costs in Alta Mills, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,393/mo
Studio
$4,565/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,396/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,737/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,195/mo

Senior living costs in Alta Mills vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alta Mills, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlta Mills, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,590/mo$3,844/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,956/mo$5,047/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,776/mo$4,957/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Alta Mills, KS:$3,590/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Alta Mills, KS:$4,956/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Alta Mills, KS:$4,776/mo
Kansas:$4,957/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Alta Mills, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Alta Mills and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Alta Mills, KS

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Alta Mills have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Alta Mills, KS$2,737/mo$2,455/mo+11.5%
Kansas$2,826/mo$2,681/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Alta Mills, KS
2024 average cost:$2,737/mo
2023 average cost:$2,455/mo
Percent change:+11.5%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$2,826/mo
2023 average cost:$2,681/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Alta Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Alta Mills

Marion Assisted Living LLC

4.8
We feel good about our parents being in this facility. The staff is very caring and look after them very well. My parents wish their apartment was a little larger - but the apartment is nice. . I gave food a four, but I feel that this is difficult for staff, due to inflation. I do believe they ...
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Vintage Park at Waterfront in Wichita, KS

4.9
It's a friendly, well-run place. The food is varied, and it's good quality. It tastes like something you'd get at a restaurant. They clean the rooms weekly. They seem to not be staffed well enough sometimes, so you have to wait a little longer if you need help. I think they have a hard time ...
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KMH in Wichita, KS

5.0
We absolutely love the KMH community, from the staff it has just been a wonderful positive experience. We have had no drawbacks or complaints whatsoever. The staff members seem very happy and content - they do not put on a show and for that it makes the biggest difference. If the staff are happy ...
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Alta Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alta Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alta Mills, 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 Alta Mills 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 Alta Mills 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
29.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Alta Mills 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 Alta Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alta Mills 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 Alta Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
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