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The cost of independent living in Alta Vista is about $3,595 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 27 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.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Manhattan, Junction City and Council Grove.

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Photo of Brookdale Junction City
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I have been very satisfied with Brookdale. The staff made my mom's transition to assisted living very smooth. They were very helpful in making my mom feel at home. The staff is always pleasant and happy to...
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 Back Into Senior LivingOur residents enjoy a more relaxed senior living lifestyle, with less stress and more options for living life well. And they do it in a luxurious community that feels just like home sweet home, trading the stress and hassle that comes from living life at...
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Birchwood Villas is independent living at it's finest. My Mom loves it here where she is getting to know her neighbors who are absolutely awesome and she is settling in nicely. My Mom enjoys cooking her 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.
Affordable Living for Seniors 55 plus! Birchwood Villas...designed for active Senior adultsAll new community features— Full-size Washer and Dryer in every apartment! Refrigerators with Icemaker! Self-cleaning ovens! Built-in microwaves! Dishwashers and disposals! Spacious Bedrooms! Exceptional...
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Our first impression was great, the person helping us showed genuine care and were extremely helpful. Based on the experience so far we would absolutely recommend them to others
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.
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...
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.
Council Grove Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in beautiful Council Grove, KS. Our community is located in the heartland resting among the stunning Flint Hills, which offer our residents and their visitors amazing sunsets to view, and warm prairie winds from the spring and...
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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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We decided on Meadowlark Hills because it had all levels of care in one location. They were reasonable in helping us determine if we needed to just rely on our own private health insurance or if we needed to...
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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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.
Homestead of Manhattan is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in NW Manhattan, 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 Manhattan offers many services and...
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Cost of independent living in Alta Vista, KS

The average cost of senior living in Alta Vista is $3,595 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Council Grove, KS with an average of $2,505 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alta Vista, KS vs. nearby cities

Alta Vista, KS
$3,595/mo
$3,687/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alta Vista, KS vs. the state and national average

Alta Vista, KS
$3,595/mo
$3,791/mo
U.S. national average
$4,145/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alta Vista vs. other types of senior living

$4,347/mo
Independent Living
$3,595/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Alta Vista, KS by room type

Studio
$5,780/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,165/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Alta Vista

Recent reviews for independent living in Alta Vista

Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, KS

4.8
It was beautiful, really nice! It was a little more expensive. The food was a three and a half or a four, it left a little to be desired. The people were friendly and it was clean and just beautiful!

Garden Grove Apartments in Manhattan, KS

4.3
I chose Garden Grove because of the good reviews that it got when looked and also I like the way that it is laid out. The apartment sizes are very good and I am happy with that. They do not provide meals but meals on wheels does come through. The did just recently open up the community room and ...
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Brookdale Junction City

5.0
My mom had started falling, hurting her back and hitting her head. I knew I had to find a place for her to live because I couldn’t take care of her any longer. I searched for Assisted living places around Manhattan, but couldn’t find any I liked. When I walked in to Brookdale, I immediately knew ...
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Alta Vista independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alta Vista independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alta Vista, 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 Vista 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 Vista partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alta Vista, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Alta Vista 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 Vista communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alta Vista, KSNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alta Vista 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 Vista offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alta Vista, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
45.7%
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Brookdale Junction City, Birchwood Villas and Garden Grove Apartments are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alta Vista, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 7 independent living facilities near Alta Vista, Kansas. See the full list.

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