10 Best Independent Living Communities in Homewood, KS

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kansas is $2,908, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Homewood area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Cost of independent living in Homewood, 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 type	Kansas	U.S.	Cost difference
Independent Living	$2,908/mo	$3,520/mo	17.4% below national median
Assisted Living	$5,773/mo	$5,830/mo	1.0% below national median
Memory Care	$7,205/mo	$6,999/mo	2.9% 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 Homewood

Recent reviews for independent living in Homewood

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.

Homestead of Emporia

5.0

The staff members have been friendly and supportive from the beginning of our experience with Emporia Place. There was thorough explanation of policy and paper work that was involved with my mother's move. Over-all, we are pleased with the care, and the facility itself. My mother has joined ...

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Wide range of activities to accommodate various interests. Residents at various communities, such as Brookdale Overland Park 119th, Holiday Thornton Place, and Shawnee Hills Senior Living, enjoy a diverse array of activities, including craft classes, card games, bingo, exercise sessions, and outings to cultural attractions. The activity calendars ...

Thoughtful and caring staff members. Numerous reviews consistently praise the friendly and compassionate nature of the staff at different communities. At Meadowlark Estates, The Gardens at Creekside, and Town Village of Leawood, residents express gratitude for the long-term relationships and friendships they have formed with ...

High-quality and customizable meals. Reviews emphasize the importance of nutritious and tasty meals in overall satisfaction with senior living communities. Communities, such as Shawnee Hills Senior Living, Arbor Court Retirement Community at Alvamar, and Town Village of Leawood, accommodate various dietary restrictions and pr ...

Properly maintained interior spaces and grounds. Several residents highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, including private rooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces like gardens and patios. Examples include Holiday Thornton Place, Holiday Greenwood Terrace, and The Village at Olathe.

Close-knit and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the warm and friendly atmosphere at various communities, where residents feel at home and make new friends. Facilities such as Novel Place Overland Park, Brookdale Overland Park 119th, and Celebration Villa of Hearthstone offer opportunities for socializing and buildin ...

Personalized care and accommodations. Residents at different communities, like Aventura at Overland Park, Brandon Woods at Alvamar, and Brookdale Overland Park 119th, appreciate the tailored care and accommodations to meet their unique needs. This can include assistance with daily tasks, specialized health services, and custom ...

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Homewood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Homewood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Homewood, 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 Homewood 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 Homewood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Homewood, KSNational

Nutritionist / dietician

46%

21.2%

Low / no sodium

41.3%

35.7%

No sugar

37.3%

32%

Vegetarian

31.7%

34.8%

Pureed meals

12.7%

11.5%

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Availability of select dining options in Homewood 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 Homewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Homewood, KSNational

Professional chef

36.5%

37.5%

Restaurant style dining

53.2%

44.8%

Room service

44.4%

38.1%

Anytime dining

23.8%

17.8%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Homewood 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 Homewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Homewood, KSNational

Activity director

54.8%

46.4%

Pet-focused programs

38.1%

29.3%

Community service programs

42.9%

34.1%

Devotional activities on-site

54.8%

48.3%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

61.9%

50%

Outings / off-site activities

62.7%

54.9%

Piano or organ

51.6%

44.2%

Arts and crafts center

36.5%

39.6%

Educational speakers / life long learning

53.2%

42.9%

Clubs / games / karaoke

61.1%

48.3%

Live performances

57.9%

47.9%

Dances

34.9%

34.1%

Fitness center

32.5%

40.6%

Fitness classes

61.9%

47.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Town Village of Leawood, Novel Place Overland Park and Holiday Thornton Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Homewood, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 143 independent living facilities near Homewood, Kansas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Homewood, Kansas are Novel Place Overland Park, Holiday Thornton Place and Aventura at Overland Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Homewood, KS

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Cost of independent living in Homewood, KS

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Homewood independent living services and amenities

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