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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Craig, KS

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The cost of independent living in Craig is about $2,946 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 268 options.

Read 4884 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Kansas City, Overland Park and Lee's Summit.

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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.
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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.
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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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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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.
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: 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: 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: 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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They are professional. The staff is attentive. They are open to suggestions. They show care toward residents. It is clean and smells nice. The food is good. The room size is sufficient. The layout is nice.
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.
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: 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.
Mount Washington Senior Apartments Offers a unique living experience with this historically restored building which was once the first elementary school of Independence. Mount Washington appreciates its historical roots with its warm designs, in-home chalkboards, restored hardwood floors, and...
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.
Photo of The Oaks
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.
Photo of Kendallwood Apartments
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: 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: 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.
Kendallwood Hills Estates has 104 apartment homes and is one of the newest properties north of the river. If you want a home that focuses on family, community, and service, not just amenities, we are the one to see. At Kendallwood Hills Estates, we provide luxury living for the young at heart...
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
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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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In a week we will move my Mother into Linden Woods Village. We received a fantastic tour from [name removed]. She helped us decide this was the place for my Mother. [name removed] answered all of our...
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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They are very professional, and very friendly. The expertise that they bring is outstanding. It is evident that they truly care about their clients, and they are very available to help out in any way they...
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: 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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They have potlucks and lunches and desserts and stuff like that. My mother in law lives there and so now both my parents live there, so they chose it because of convinience and they had an opening available....
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.
Le Grand Retirement Village is a perfect community style apartment complex for Seniors 55 and older. We are a peaceful setting that is hidden beneath the Oak trees in the residential area of downtown Lee's Summit. Our large courtyard with 2 spacious gazebos adds to the serenity and charm of our...

Cost of independent living in Craig, KS

The average cost of senior living in Craig is $2,946 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kansas City, KS with an average of $2,549 per month.

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

Craig, KS
$2,946/mo
$2,908/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,127/mo
Independent Living
$2,946/mo

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

Studio
$2,738/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,176/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,193/mo

Senior living costs in Craig 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: Craig, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCraig, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$2,946/mo$2,908/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,588/mo$5,773/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,127/mo$7,205/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Craig, KS:$2,946/mo
Kansas:$2,908/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Craig, KS:$5,588/mo
Kansas:$5,773/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Craig, KS:$7,127/mo
Kansas:$7,205/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Craig, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Craig 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 Craig, KS

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Craig 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 average 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
Craig, KS$2,960/mo$2,901/mo+2.0%
Kansas$3,078/mo$2,903/mo+6.0%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Craig, KS
2024 average cost:$2,960/mo
2023 average cost:$2,901/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$3,078/mo
2023 average cost:$2,903/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Craig

Recent reviews for independent living in Craig

Homestead Assisted Living of Gardner

4.3
We really like the nursing staff and the manager, our only complaint we have about the place is over the weekends there are no regular staff members. The rooms are nice, and our loved ones thing the food is good.

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!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff and residents. Many reviews mention the friendliness and supportiveness of the staff and residents at various communities, such as Brookdale Overland Park 119th and Novel Place Overland Park, creating a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers.
Variety of engaging activities. Activities are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction, with communities like Brookdale Overland Park 119th and Aventura at Overland Park offering an array of activities tailored to residents' interests.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Meals are frequently mentioned as a highlight in residents' experiences, with communities like Avenue 81 and Town Village of Leawood accommodating dietary restrictions and individual preferences to ensure a satisfying dining experience.
Thoughtfully maintained interior spaces and grounds. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities' interiors and exteriors, with The Village at Olathe and Shawnee Hills Senior Living highlighting the importance of a well-maintained living environment.
Frequent and clear communication with families and residents. Communication is a priority at many communities, with families and residents expressing appreciation for regular updates and open lines of communication, as noted in reviews for Brookdale Overland Park 119th and Town Village of Leawood.
Reasonable and transparent pricing. Pricing is a concern for many families, with communities like Aberdeen Village a CCRC and Mission Chateau Senior Living Community offering transparent pricing structures and clear explanations of costs, helping families make informed decisions.
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Craig independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Craig independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Craig, 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 Craig 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 Craig partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Craig, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Craig 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 Craig communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Craig, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
36.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Craig 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 Craig offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
28.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.2%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.3%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Novel Place Blue Springs, Riverstone Retirement Community and Novel Place Overland Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Craig, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 268 independent living facilities near Craig, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Craig, Kansas are Novel Place Blue Springs, Riverstone Retirement Community and Novel Place Overland Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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