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The cost of independent living in Homewood is about $4,143 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 142 options. Read 2302 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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The community has had a good covid plan and we are able to visit through her window. I would definitely recommend this community to others. I feel the community is completely transparent and does a great...
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.
The Country Place Senior Living's motto, Life as you want it...Care as you need it is exactly how today's seniors should live and that lifestyle is now available to the Basehor community. Country Place has maintained a respected reputation as a leader in the assisted living industry. Our...
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The staff have been good to work with and do try their best during these trying times. My mom has bonded with a couple of them. And they were in contact when my mom had to go to the hospital last month. It...
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.
Your search is over. One look at the beautifully manicured lawns, spacious apartments and elegant decor, you'll know this is a great place to call home. Lounge by the fire, watch your favorite television program or listen to the player piano with your friends. Birds singing and crickets chirping...
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This facility has assisted living, and assisted living light (independent), as well as memory care. The assisted living and independent side was great. We really liked them. They were awesome, the food was...
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.
Village Shalom is a Continuing-Care Retirement Community located in southern Overland Park, Kansas. We offer independent living villas, assisted living apartments, short-term rehabilitation suites, long-term skilled nursing care, assisted living memory/Alzheimer' care and skilled nursing...
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There was frequent turnover of staff, but I think that's common. The place changed ownership, and everything changed, including plan for increase in rent. I found Mom's bathroom pretty dirty a few times,...
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.
Privately owned and operated Home Plus Assisted Living and Memory Care in the Shawnee area of Johnson County. We are a smaller community compared to others, but our biggest feature is our community provides the one on one direct personal support, while receiving quality care. Whether it is a long...
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So far things are working out really well for my loved one at Homestead Estates of Leawood, we have had a great experience thus far.
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.
Homestead Assisted Living offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that allows residents to relax and enjoy every day. We strive to provide all the amenities of home to make them feel comfortable. Whatever residents like to do, they’ll be among friends who share common interests and needs. ...
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Everything was great, my mom didn't want to leave! The therapy team got her walking again in no time. She loved the food and fellowship, and she's now she's doing great.
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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.
The Healthcare Resort of Shawnee Mission is shaping the way that healthcare is being delivered to the Greater Kansas City area. Our focus is to make your experience with us unique and memorable by providing world-class healthcare and five-star resort amenities. Our clinical team and physicians...
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This is a very nice community and we are happy with the staff. The community is beautiful and we are happy with knowing that he is in a clean community. I feel good knowing that he is active with the other...
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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: 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: 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.
Cedar Square is a senior housing community in South Cedar, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas. It has a very active senior housing program for citizens aged 55 years and older. It is tucked away from the bustling noise of the city with the greenery surrounding the locality creating a stunningly...
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My mom lives here it's a good place to live the people that live there are friendly and they always have dinners and movie night
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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Photo of Country Club Estates
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: 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.
Photo of Lawrence Presbyterian Manor
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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: 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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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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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.
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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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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....
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: 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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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 in two bedroom duplex apartments for seniors in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Topeka, Kansas (KS).

Cost of independent living in Homewood, KS

The average cost of senior living in Homewood is $4,143 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garnett, KS with an average of $2,621 per month.

Independent living costs in Homewood, KS, vs. nearby cities

Homewood, KS
$4,144/mo
$4,014/mo

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

Homewood, KS
$4,144/mo
$3,845/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$4,033/mo
Independent Living
$4,144/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,727/mo
Studio
$5,012/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,708/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,206/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,900/mo

Senior living costs in Homewood 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: Homewood, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHomewood, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$4,144/mo$3,845/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$5,257/mo$5,059/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,033/mo$4,971/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Homewood, KS:$4,144/mo
Kansas:$3,845/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Homewood, KS:$5,257/mo
Kansas:$5,059/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Homewood, KS:$4,033/mo
Kansas:$4,971/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Homewood, KS, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Homewood, KS

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Homewood 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 median 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
Homewood, KS$2,898/mo$2,789/mo+3.9%
Kansas$2,826/mo$2,681/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Homewood, KS
2024 average cost:$2,898/mo
2023 average cost:$2,789/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$2,826/mo
2023 average cost:$2,681/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Homewood

Recent reviews for independent living in Homewood

Vintage Park at 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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
34.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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