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The cost of independent living in Doster is about $3,583 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 76 options. Read 455 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.
Greenbriar Assisted Living is located in beautiful Enid, OK. Enid sits at the eastern edge of the Great Plains and is known as the 'Wheat Capital' of Oklahoma because of it's large grain store capacity. Places to see in Enid are the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center and Government Springs...
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Situated in the beautiful town of Wichita, Sedgwick County, KS, West Park Tower offers senior citizens a comfortable, full-service living situation where they can truly enjoy life. With more than 100 parks in the area, there is no question that there are plenty of nature-centric things to do and...
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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.
Discover Cedarhurst of Wichita, a senior living community in Wichita, KS, that is specifically designed for peace of mind. Every detail ensures the comfort, safety, and enjoyment of our residents.
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the facility has really came a long way. Its clean, caters to all ages, offers alot of activities and you never smell bad odors like you do in alot of facilities. Its like a city within a city with their...
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.
Affordable community with 4 different sizes & floor plans of apartments in a quiet neighborhood.Individual Climate Control, Emergency Call System, Secured Entrance and Security Cameras, Patios and Balconies in all apartments, Kitchens in all apartments, Month-to-Month Rent and 24 Hour Nursing...
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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.
Thank you so much for your interest in our community! We are excited to share the new openings we have available for lease and boast of our immense progress we have made to these properties. We have completely renovated each building with an updated color palette, while maintaining the history...
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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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These are so nice and affordable. They are only 3 years old so everything is brand new and maintenance and management are AMAZING!!!
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.
Regal Cottages is an affordable senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older located in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Regal Cottages is located with easy access to nearby shopping centers, coffee shops, banking, houses of worship, parks, nail and beauty salons, opportunities for...
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I chose Twin Lakes Apartments mainly for the location. The apartment I had had a swimming pool right out behind it with a fountain. We would go everyday when the weather permitted and sit around and talk. I...
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, 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: 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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Whoever wrote that review in 2015 is a liar!! Shadyway Plaza is a wonderful place to live for people age 50 and up. One of our residents is 104 years old and doesn't have one complaint and none of us are...
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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 Doster, KS

The average cost of senior living in Doster is $3,583 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Parkerfield, KS with an average of $3,001 per month.

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

Doster, KS
$3,583/mo
$3,629/mo

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

Doster, KS
$3,583/mo
$3,793/mo
U.S. national average
$4,146/mo

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

$4,619/mo
Independent Living
$3,583/mo

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

Studio
$4,478/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,903/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,560/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,750/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Doster over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Doster

Recent reviews for independent living in Doster

Ascension Living Via Christi Village Georgetown in Wichita, KS

5.0
I would give them a 5 on all points, Ascension Living Via Christi Village has been a great place. We like the roomy apartments it is in a good location there are a lot of activities to choose from and very friendly helpful staff. Based on the experience we have had we would absolutely ...
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KMH in Wichita, KS

5.0
We absolutely love the KMH community, from the staff it has just been a wonderful positive experience. We have had no drawbacks or complaints whatsoever. The staff members seem very happy and content - they do not put on a show and for that it makes the biggest difference. If the staff are happy ...
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Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Ponca City

5.0
I haven't had any concerns at all, they seem to do a really good job taking care of her. I have been so satisfied and happy. It's clean, the employees are very friendly. I am there all the time, I have never seen any one of them turn their head to not speak to me. I could not be any happier it's ...
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Doster independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Doster independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Doster, 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 Doster 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 Doster 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
27.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Doster 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 Doster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.7%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
26.2%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.3%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Doster 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 Doster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.8%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
45.7%
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There are 76 independent living facilities near Doster, Kansas. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Doster, Kansas is Parkwest. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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