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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.
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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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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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From what I am told my mom really likes the community. She seems to be enjoying herself and participating in social events. She says the food is very good and she enjoys it. My mom or my sister have not...
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, 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.
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From first site I fell in love with my place. When something is broken or something needs fixed or replaced the maintenance is out there the same day. I highly recommend Peterson Place. Keep up the good...
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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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: 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.
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...
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The homes are more of a family style and are for full care for memory care. Some employees have been here several years and are the cream of the crop. Nowhere is anything perfect but this was our choice of...
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.
At Peggy Kelly House we recognize the difficult journey of those with early to middle stage Alzheimer’s and other memory related diseases. We offer a secure environment with dementia specific care. We encourage our residents to continue to make choices, but in a more secure environment. They...
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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: 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: 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.
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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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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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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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.
Nettleton Manor Apartments is a senior, 62 and over housing community located in Bonner Springs, Johnson, Leavenworth, and Wyandotte counties, KS. Our community is located in the metropolitan city, but is within walking distance to a local park and the Kansas River. The views make it a great...
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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.
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.
Now Open! Call and reserve your new one-bedroom apartment now. This new exciting senior apartment community is exclusive for those 62 years of age and better. Parallel Senior Villas is conveniently located only 3 miles west of Interstate 635 in Kansas City, Kansas. Plus you can shop and dine at...
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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...

Cost of independent living in Effingham, KS

The average cost of senior living in Kansas is $2,908 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Kansas vs. 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 state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeKansasU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$2,908/mo$3,520/mo17.4% below national median
Assisted Living$5,773/mo$5,830/mo1.0% below national median
Memory Care$7,205/mo$6,999/mo2.9% above national median
Independent Living
Kansas:$2,908/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:17.4% below national median
Assisted Living
Kansas:$5,773/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:1.0% below national median
Memory Care
Kansas:$7,205/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:2.9% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Effingham

Recent reviews for independent living in Effingham

Lexington Park Independent Living in Topeka, KS

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

Lexington Park in Topeka, KS

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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!

Homestead Assisted Living of Atchison

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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Variety of apartment sizes for different needs. Several reviews mention the availability of larger apartments with multiple bedrooms, addressing the need for spacious living spaces for some residents. At Meadowlark Estates, for instance, a loved one specifically chose this community due to the larger apartment sizes.
Friendly and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews emphasize the warm and caring nature of the staff at various communities, with residents and their families expressing their appreciation. For example, at Riverstone Retirement Community, staff members are praised for their dedication to residents, knowing them by name, and pr ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Communities that offer a wide range of activities catering to various interests keep residents engaged and active. At Shawnee Hills Senior Living, residents enjoy activities like Bingo, card games, and movies, while residents at Garden Village appreciate the opportunity to socialize through ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Quality food is a significant factor in overall satisfaction for many residents, with several reviews mentioning the importance of accommodating dietary needs and preferences. For example, at Riverstone Retirement Community, the head chef offers delicious meals, and special requests are met wi ...
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Updated and clean living spaces. Cleanliness and upkeep are essential factors for residents, and several reviews praise the well-maintained living spaces and common areas at different communities. For instance, at Riverstone Retirement Community, residents appreciate the cleanliness of their apartments and the beauty of the c ...
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Accessible and convenient transportation. Transportation services that cater to individual needs and make it easier for residents to attend appointments or go on outings are often highlighted in reviews. At Shawnee Hills Senior Living, for example, staff members provide transportation for medical appointments and shopping trips.
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Effingham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Effingham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Effingham, 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 Effingham 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 Effingham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Effingham, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.7%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.1%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Effingham 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 Effingham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Effingham, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.9%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.4%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Effingham 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 Effingham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Effingham, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.3%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.9%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.8%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.4%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.3%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
42.3%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
29.8%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.9%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Riverstone Retirement Community, Holiday Thornton Place and Vintage Gardens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Effingham, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 123 independent living facilities near Effingham, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Effingham, Kansas are Riverstone Retirement Community, Holiday Thornton Place and Buckingham Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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