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The cost of independent living in Carbondale is about $3,740 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 78 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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It is independent living, there are not care takers, just staff. The staff are friendly and very helpful and seem to care about the residents. There are always activities going on, usually with some type of...
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.
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,...
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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.
McCrite Plaza Topeka is a family-owned and operated senior living community that opened in 1975. We offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation, long-term care, as well as other healthcare services offered by trained professionals. Our community...
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Oak Creek Senior Living Center is a small and warm living environment where the nurse and staff are caring and compassionate, and the residents are welcoming and friendly. They have all service levels 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.
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This is a very nice community, and my mother is doing very well since her move here. She is getting better each day. They have a great staff at this community. They have been easy to work with, and very...
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.
What a bustling little community you will find this to be. Their doors are always welcome to anyone who wishes to stop by for a visit. They host an annual garage sale, car show, Easter egg hunt, and many dinners and parties throughout the year. With all this going on, Jodi Smith, Director even...
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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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Rolling Hills Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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I moved mom here when I realized she needed more quality care. I appreciated how homey it felt. Staff kept mom clean and got her up every day to sit out with staff and peers. The facility was clean and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
We provide maintenance free living for seniors in one and two bedroom apartments in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Topeka, Kansas (KS).
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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.
We provide maintenance free living in two bedroom duplex apartments for seniors in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Topeka, Kansas (KS).
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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 Mission Towers Apartments are senior apartments located in the bustling city of Topeka, Shawnee County, KS. The Topeka area is known for the many amenities that it offers its residents. Regardless of the type of activities that you like to participate in, the Topeka area will usually have it....
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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.
Discover the true meaning of "home" at Aldersgate Village, where our faith-based community is built upon shared values of faith, family, and friendship. Established by United Methodist Homes, Inc. in 1979, our legacy of compassionate retirement services dates back to 1904.Nestled on a 168-acre...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Carbondale, KS

The average cost of senior living in Carbondale is $3,740 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Melvern, KS with an average of $2,949 per month.

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

Carbondale, KS
$3,740/mo
$3,531/mo
$3,650/mo

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

Carbondale, KS
$3,740/mo
$3,790/mo
U.S. national average
$4,144/mo

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

$4,597/mo
Independent Living
$3,740/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,950/mo
Studio
$4,489/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,306/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,287/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,150/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Carbondale over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Carbondale

Recent reviews for independent living in Carbondale

Lexington Park Independent Living in Topeka, KS

4.6
My Grandparents really love it. There are a lot of activities and the facility is very nice.

Lexington Park in Topeka, KS

4.0
I was very impressed with our experience at Lexington Park, it's a very nice place for independent senior living! It's a nice looking place, the people are all very friendly, and the apartments are a very nice size for the price! I would highly recommend them!

Carbondale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carbondale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carbondale, 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 Carbondale 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 Carbondale 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
35.7%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Carbondale 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 Carbondale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carbondale 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 Carbondale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Legend at Capital Ridge, Holiday Thornton Place and Celebration Villa of Hearthstone are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carbondale, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Carbondale, Kansas. See the full list.

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