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The cost of independent living in Bayard is about $3,037 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 42 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
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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
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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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Highland Meadows community was wonderful for my loved one. The staff members seemed to care about their residents and she liked it. The community is also close to the hospital. When it comes to the value for...
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: 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.
Vintage Park at Fredonia is an assisted living community located in the beautiful farming town of Fredonia, Kansas. Our town offers small town American charm with the perfect combination of small town comfort and professional healthcare facilities, affordable living options, and many recreational...
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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.
Vintage Park at Neodesha is a small and welcoming assisted living and memory care community offering quality healthcare in a homelike setting.Our rural town of Neodesha offers all the charm and history of small town America with modern amenities including the Wilson Medical Center, several local...
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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: 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.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Carrington Place in Pittsburg. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm of Carrington Place. We believe in...
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Bayard, KS

The average cost of senior living in Bayard is $3,037 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stark, KS with an average of $2,448 per month.

Independent living costs in Bayard, KS, vs. nearby cities

Bayard, KS
$3,037/mo
$3,057/mo
$3,353/mo

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

Bayard, KS
$3,037/mo
$3,849/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Bayard, KS, vs. other senior living options

$3,985/mo
Independent Living
$3,037/mo

Independent living costs in Bayard, KS, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,335/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,888/mo

Senior living costs in Bayard 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: Bayard, KS
Column state: Kansas
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Community typeBayard, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,037/mo$3,849/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$4,032/mo$5,065/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$3,985/mo$4,978/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Bayard, KS:$3,037/mo
Kansas:$3,849/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Bayard, KS:$4,032/mo
Kansas:$5,065/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Bayard, KS:$3,985/mo
Kansas:$4,978/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Bayard

Recent reviews for independent living in Bayard

Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Pittsburg

4.0
So far everything is working out well for my mother here. She has been in the hospital a bit, so her time has been limited. The staff have been pretty decent. The residents have been nice and friendly. I know she is going be safe and in good hands. So far this is a community I would recommend.

Vintage Park at Paola

4.6
We chose Vintage Park Of Paola because it was close to home. The room sizes here are appropriate for what his needs are at the moment. The only problem we had was we had incident when someone didn't help him with a shower properly and he fell and had to go to urgent care. Overall it has been a ...
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Vintage Park at Ottawa

4.4
We are very happy about the care my parents receive from all who work at Vintage park Ottawa. I have no complaints from the staff that work there. They are always pleasant , caring and informative when we have questions. My only concern or comment is that I wish they had more activities/outings ...
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Bayard independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bayard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bayard, 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 Bayard 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 Bayard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bayard, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.2%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bayard 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 Bayard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bayard, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bayard 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 Bayard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bayard, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.1%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.2%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
3%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.1%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.3%
46.5%
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Murray Hill Senior, Vintage Park at Osawatomie and Vintage Park at Ottawa are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bayard, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 38 independent living facilities near Bayard, Kansas. See the full list.
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