About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Awards
Add Review
(866) 388-7494
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elwood, KS

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

The cost of independent living in Elwood is about $2,740 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 105 options.

Read 1214 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 St. Joseph, Atchison and Gower.

Elwood Independent Living Facilities | 1214 Reviews

Showing 105 communities
Last Updated: 10/8/26
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Mound City Apartments
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Mound City Apartments are senior apartments located in the serene community of Mound City, Holt County, MI. When looking for an area with small town charm and lots of things to do, then the Mound City Area is the place for you. There is a very strong sense of community in here, which is why...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Kendallwood Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Pebblebrooke Villas
5 star
50%
4 star
50%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
We are extraordinarily happy here, they are phenomenal! It's independent, and they don't have a kitchen or do meals here. They do have a nice clubhouse. They bring in different people, they brought in one...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Pebblebrooke Villas offer independent living in a comfortable, maintenance provided community for those 55 and older. Pebblebrooke is located in Basehor, Kansas. Basehor is conveniently located close to Kansas City, KS, Shawnee, Lawrence and Leavenworth. Basehor offers a small-town atmosphere...
Photo of Westwood Manor
22 Photos available
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Jonesbrook Estates, LLC
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Parallel Senior Villas
22 Photos available
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Estates of Liberty
44 Floor plans available
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Falls City Care Ctr
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Gardens at Northgate Village
5 star
80%
4 star
20%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
After our move in craziness my mother has adjusted well and seems to be enjoying herself here at The Gardens. The community is clean and nice looking, no concerns there. The staff has been helpful and kind...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The community within a community is located within a traditional neighborhood and pedestrian orientated area.The Gardens at Northgate is comfortably nestled in the very heart of a vibrant and inviting urban area. The Gardens at Northgate provides all the conveniences of warm and friendly services...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Colony Plaza Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Superior Park Mental Health Care Facility
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Superior Park is known for its accommodations for mental health patients. We understand the importance of patient independence and socialization, while also providing the quality care that our residents need. We pride ourselves on our social gateways. Superior park strives to provide creative...
Photo of Central Park Towers Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 City View at St. Margaret's Loft
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Columbus Park Plaza
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The staff at this community are very helpful. When my aunt first moved in she was not able to stay in her apartment so they found her another one. They also helped her move so she would not have to pay...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Cathedral Square Towers
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Royal Towers Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Edwardsville Court
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Nettleton Manor Apartments
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
100%
See all reviews
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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...
Photo of St. Joseph Place
5 star
25%
4 star
50%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
25%
See all reviews
Excellent, Excellent care here! My husband was at another Rehab and he was not doing well. This rehab is so beautiful. The surrounding is humble and uplifting. Especially for my husband as he is demanding....
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
This new Senior Apartment Community is exclusive for those 62 years and older. The all new all one bedroom apartment community is conveniently located close to Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Your new, one bedroom apartment is equipped to improve your lifestyle. You will enjoy the community room...
Photo of Glennon RCF
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Elwood, KS

The average cost of senior living in Elwood is $2,740 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wathena, KS with an average of $2,740 per month.

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

Elwood, KS
$2,740/mo
$2,975/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$6,910/mo
Independent Living
$2,740/mo

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

Studio
$2,873/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,050/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,866/mo

Senior living costs in Elwood 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: Elwood, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElwood, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$2,740/mo$2,975/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,570/mo$5,705/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,910/mo$7,471/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Elwood, KS:$2,740/mo
Kansas:$2,975/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Elwood, KS:$4,570/mo
Kansas:$5,705/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Elwood, KS:$6,910/mo
Kansas:$7,471/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in Elwood, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Elwood 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.

Elwood, KSKS stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Elwood, KS

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elwood 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
Elwood, KS$3,011/mo$2,933/mo+2.7%
Kansas$2,815/mo$2,615/mo+7.6%
National$3,271/mo$3,080/mo+6.2%
Elwood, KS
2024 average cost:$3,011/mo
2023 average cost:$2,933/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$2,815/mo
2023 average cost:$2,615/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,271/mo
2023 average cost:$3,080/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

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 Elwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Elwood

Homestead Assisted Living of 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 ...
Read more

The Wellington Senior Living in Liberty, MO

4.4
They all seem pleasant and helpful snd try to accommodate your suggestions. However they have to report to their boss too. My mom has recommended to others and a few have moved in. I think this place struggles like all others with retention of employees. It's hard to see someone go that they ...
Read more

Corby Place in Saint Joseph, MO

5.0
I would recommend Corby Place to others. [Name removed] runs the facility and she is fantastic, she calls me with any issues. The nursing staff is also great. My uncle's apartment is cleaned once a week and his laundry is also done. I have no complaints. We love Corby Place!

Elwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elwood, 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 Elwood 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 Elwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elwood, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.7%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
11.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Elwood 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 Elwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elwood, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
27.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
17.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Elwood 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 Elwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elwood, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.5%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.3%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
19%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.9%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.2%
47.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Riverstone Retirement Community, Buckingham Senior Living and Vintage Gardens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elwood, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 105 independent living facilities near Elwood, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Elwood, Kansas are Riverstone Retirement Community and Buckingham Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top