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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Keene, KS

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The cost of independent living in Keene is about $3,800 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 77 options. Read 558 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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Photo of Homestead of Manhattan
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.
Homestead of Manhattan is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in NW Manhattan, 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. Homestead of Manhattan offers many services and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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.
Horizon Plaza Apartments is located in old timey beautiful Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas. Emporia has the charm and elegance of history all over town with 13 structures that are listed on the 'National Register of Historic Places.' Emporia has a small town love for people. Emporia was also the...
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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.
Broadview Towers is our beautiful senior living facility located in Emporia, Kansas. Our community is open to seniors who are 62 and older; however, qualified disabled individuals may also become residents. Broadview Towers has recently undergone major renovations to make the community an even...
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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.
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: 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.
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: 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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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.
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44 Floor plans available
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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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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Photo of Valley View Estates
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.
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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.
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.
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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...
Photo of Riley Centre Apartments
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.
Photo of Village Villa
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.

Cost of independent living in Keene, KS

The average cost of senior living in Keene is $3,800 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Allen, KS with an average of $2,785 per month.

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

Keene, KS
$3,800/mo
$3,800/mo

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

Keene, KS
$3,800/mo
$3,844/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,769/mo
Independent Living
$3,800/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,197/mo
Studio
$5,213/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,418/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,997/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,375/mo

Senior living costs in Keene 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: Keene, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKeene, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,800/mo$3,844/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,946/mo$5,047/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,769/mo$4,957/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Keene, KS:$3,800/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Keene, KS:$4,946/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Keene, KS:$4,769/mo
Kansas:$4,957/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Keene, KS, over time

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

Keene, KSKS stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Keene, KS

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Keene 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
Keene, KS$2,828/mo$2,787/mo+1.5%
Kansas$2,826/mo$2,681/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Keene, KS
2024 average cost:$2,828/mo
2023 average cost:$2,787/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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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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 Keene

Recent reviews for independent living in Keene

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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Lexington Park in Topeka, KS

4.0
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!

Keene independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Keene independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Keene, 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 Keene 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 Keene partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Keene, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Keene 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 Keene communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Keene, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Keene 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 Keene offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Keene, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
39.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Thornton Place, Brandon Woods at Alvamar and Brookdale Junction City are the top-rated independent living facilities near Keene, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 77 independent living facilities near Keene, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Keene, Kansas is Holiday Thornton Place. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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