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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lenape, KS

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The cost of independent living in Lenape is about $2,946 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 276 options.

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Unfortunately we had to move our loved one at of this community just because she needed more care, but we have absolutely nothing but great things to say about Arbor Court. The lady that runs the place [name...
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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.
Your Life. Your Style. Your Home. Looking to age gracefully in a senior independent retirement community? Come visit the Arbor Court Retirement Community at Topeka, in Topeka, Kansas, an independent retirement community designed for active adults that are 55 and over. Our residents enjoy the...
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Lexington Park is a great community. The staff are very friendly and helpful in transitioning my loved one. They have been very resourceful and knowledgeable with my loved ones care. They do a great job...
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.
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 Lexington Park Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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The manager here is wonderful, and I like it here. The food delivery needs to be more efficient but they have lots of activities and things to do. I highly recommend this community to others based on my...
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.
Lexington Park Independent Living provides active seniors with a wonderful maintenance-free lifestyle with plenty of activities and opportunities to socialize with neighbors. In our independent living community, residents have time to enjoy their hobbies and the company of their neighbors while...
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As my Mom’s needs change, the staff here do well to adjust as needed. A variety of activities help her get out of her apartment and moving. The other residents also look out for her. She has a community of...
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.
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We had my mom here for 3 weeks. She had some frustrations and I know none of these places staff enough people. This is sad to know, but the rehab team was awesome and really helped her get stronger. I...
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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.
Less Hospital, More Hospitality The Healthcare Resort of Topeka is changing the way that healthcare is being delivered to the Topeka Metropolitan Area. With the fusion of world-class healthcare and personalized hospitality, you encounter an experience that is truly unique and memorable. As...
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[Names removed] that are the best managers ever! Things have greatly improved since June of this year when the last managers were there. All of the residents are like family now. The managers treat...
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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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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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.
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 Rolling Hills Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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There are many activities to be involved in this is for independent people. There is a manager and activities person. It is clean and units are sprayed with 1st floor 1st then second and 3rd.i have a 1...
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.
Glendale at the Mansion is an affordable senior housing community located in the large city of Independence, Jackson County, MO. The community is conveniently local to nearby shopping and dining and in close proximity to the large Van Hook Park. It is also nearby many historical attractions,...
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It is a very homey place. Everything is what my Mom wanted. Size of apartment and just the minimal that she needed since she is getting really forgetful and they help her when she needs help. She is in the...
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.
Found in Kearney, Missouri, Westbrook Villas is a senior living community situated about 25 minutes to the north of downtown Kansas City. Spread out over well-maintained expanse of land, our residences are built using brick, which combines with our green lawns and white fences to create the...
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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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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
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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.
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...
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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: 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.
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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, 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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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.
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.
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.
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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: 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.
EPOCH Assisted Living of Overland Park is the residence of choice for increased independence. WE offer all the comforts of home and much more. The surroundings are charming and graceful with fine dining and exceptional amenities available to all our residents. And, most importantly, there is...
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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...
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.

Cost of independent living in Lenape, KS

The average cost of senior living in Lenape is $2,946 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kansas City, KS with an average of $2,549 per month.

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

Lenape, KS
$2,946/mo
$2,908/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,127/mo
Independent Living
$2,946/mo

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

Studio
$2,738/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,176/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,193/mo

Senior living costs in Lenape 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: Lenape, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLenape, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$2,946/mo$2,908/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,588/mo$5,773/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,127/mo$7,205/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Lenape, KS:$2,946/mo
Kansas:$2,908/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Lenape, KS:$5,588/mo
Kansas:$5,773/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Lenape, KS:$7,127/mo
Kansas:$7,205/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Lenape, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lenape 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 Lenape, KS

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lenape 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
Lenape, KS$2,960/mo$2,901/mo+2.0%
Kansas$3,078/mo$2,903/mo+6.0%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Lenape, KS
2024 average cost:$2,960/mo
2023 average cost:$2,901/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$3,078/mo
2023 average cost:$2,903/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lenape

Recent reviews for independent living in Lenape

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.

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!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and inviting nature of the communities, where residents feel like they've joined a caring and supportive extended family. At Shawnee Hills Senior Living, several residents express appreciation for the staff's dedication to checking in on residents and the sens ...
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Variety of resident-led activities. Residents enjoy a wide range of activities tailored to their interests at various communities. At Shawnee Hills Senior Living, residents participate in activities like bingo, card games, arts and crafts, and word games, while some communities, like Novel Place Overland Park, offer exercise c ...
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Professional and attentive staff. Reviews consistently praise the kindness, care, and friendliness of the staff at different communities. At Novel Place Overland Park, the management team goes above and beyond to accommodate residents' needs and help them feel at home. The supportive staff at Shawnee Hills Senior Living help ...
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Comfortable and well-maintained living spaces. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and comfort of their living spaces at various communities. At Novel Place Overland Park, residents enjoy the convenience of having their own washer and dryer in their apartments, while at Shawnee Hills Senior Living, the apartments are decorated beautiful ...
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Delicious and diverse dining options. Reviews highlight the quality and variety of meals provided at different communities. At Shawnee Hills Senior Living, the food is excellent and meals are customized to residents' dietary restrictions and preferences. At Novel Place Overland Park, residents enjoy the convenience of ordering w ...
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Active social calendar and engaging events. Communities offer numerous opportunities for socializing and engagement. At Shawnee Hills Senior Living, residents participate in resident-led activities and outings to restaurants, casinos, and museums, while at Novel Place Overland Park residents attend Oktoberfest events and enjoy musical ...
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Lenape independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lenape independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lenape, 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 Lenape 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 Lenape 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
33.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
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32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Lenape 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 Lenape communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
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38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lenape 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 Lenape offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Novel Place Blue Springs, Riverstone Retirement Community and Holiday Thornton Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lenape, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 276 independent living facilities near Lenape, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lenape, Kansas are Novel Place Blue Springs, Riverstone Retirement Community and Holiday Thornton Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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