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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Doniphan, KS
The cost of independent living in Doniphan is about $3,295 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 153 options. Read 1604 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: 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.
Independent LivingQuiet West Lawrence Kansas LocationClose to shoppingPet Policy:Dogs are allowedCats are allowedProperty Description:Our property is conveniently located near grocery stores, banks and doctor's offices. Property grounds feature lush park like setting. Units include the following...
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.
Chatham Senior Apartments will open this fall and is exclusive for the Senior 55 and over. Chatham Senior Apartments, located in Kansas City Missouri, offers beautiful spacious 1 (one) and 2 (two) bedroom apartments designed with you in mind. Fully equipped kitchens and mini blinds are included...
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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.
Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Lawrence, 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. Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living offers many...
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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.
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
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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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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: 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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While I was online I got to see a bunch of communities but I chose this one because I saw a bunch of good reviews. The staff is really nice. They’re friendly and personable. The staff makes sure my mom gets...
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.
Palestine Commons is an independent living community that is located in Kansas City, MO. Kansas City is part of Jackson, Clay, Platte, and Cass counties. The city offers much to both residents and guests, providing them with the opportunity to get out and do something. Kansas City provides such...
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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.
Oak Pointe of Maryville is a 46-apartment senior living community that was intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of older adults. With both assisted living and memory care services, residents have their choice of purposefully designed studio and one-bedroom private apartments, which...
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The apartment that my friend is in is perfect. She has a door in her living room that goes to the outside so she can take her dogs out. She has a washer sand dryer in her apartment, I think the place is...
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.
Rosewood Place is an affordable senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older located in Lenexa, Johnson County, Kansas. Rosewood Place is located with easy access to nearby shopping centers, coffee shops, banking, houses of worship, parks, nail and beauty salons, opportunities for...
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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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...
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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 Doniphan, KS
The average cost of senior living in Doniphan is $3,295 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whiting, KS with an average of $2,006 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Doniphan, KS vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Doniphan
Recent reviews for independent living in Doniphan
Vintage Park at Atchison
5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
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Heritage Village of Gladstone
5.0
It's a wonderful place. The staff, and Kim [removed] in particular have just been fantastic. We have been very happy with Heritage Village so far.
Shawnee Hills Senior Living
4.9
The staff cares for residents like their family, checking in on them if they miss meals and helping them adjust to their new homes.
The facility is updated with tile floors and blue/gray tones that feel clean and soothing.
If I were of an age, I'd stay there.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Wide range of room sizes and options. Several reviews mention the availability of different room sizes and the benefit of having multiple options, such as two-bedroom apartments, at Linden Woods Village, Riverstone Retirement Community, and Meadowlark Estates.
Caring and supportive staff. Residents and their families consistently express appreciation for the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, including Shawnee Hills Senior Living, Avenue 81, and Linden Woods Village.
Active community with numerous activities. Reviews praise the variety of activities offered at communities, such as exercise classes, outings to local attractions, and social events, at Riverstone Retirement Community, Shawnee Hills Senior Living, and Avenue 81.
Quality food offerings. Meals are a highlight for many residents, with comments about delicious food and accommodations for dietary needs at Riverstone Retirement Community, Shawnee Hills Senior Living, and Senior Star at Wexford Place.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews often mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, like Shawnee Hills Senior Living, Linden Woods Village, and Meadowlark Estates.
Personalized care and attention. Residents and their families share experiences of staff members making accommodations for individual needs, as seen at Corby Place, Shawnee Hills Senior Living, and Tiffany Springs Senior Living.
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Doniphan independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Doniphan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Doniphan, 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 Doniphan 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 Doniphan 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
26.6%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.8%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Doniphan 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 Doniphan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.5%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Doniphan 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 Doniphan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.4%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.9%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.8%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.4%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
23%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.2%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.6%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, Riverstone Retirement Community and Shawnee Hills Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Doniphan, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 153 independent living facilities near Doniphan, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Doniphan, Kansas are Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, Shawnee Hills Senior Living and Holiday Country Squire. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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