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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lone Star, KS

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The cost of independent living in Lone Star is about $3,207 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 212 options.

Read 3960 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 Lawrence, Gardner and Baldwin City.

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Photo of Kensington Heights
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.
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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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.
Kendallwood Hills Estates has 104 apartment homes and is one of the newest properties north of the river. If you want a home that focuses on family, community, and service, not just amenities, we are the one to see. At Kendallwood Hills Estates, we provide luxury living for the young at heart...
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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
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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 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...
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I lived at Meadowview Estates for six years. I loved it there and hoped to spend the rest of my life there. The manager at the time and I did not get along from day one. She is the one that caused my...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Lone Star, KS

The average cost of senior living in Lone Star is $3,207 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Topeka, KS with an average of $2,744 per month.

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

Lone Star, KS
$3,207/mo
$2,975/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Lone Star, KS, vs. other senior living options

$6,874/mo
Independent Living
$3,207/mo

Independent living costs in Lone Star, KS, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,775/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,318/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,389/mo

Senior living costs in Lone Star 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: Lone Star, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLone Star, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,207/mo$2,975/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,828/mo$5,705/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,874/mo$7,471/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Lone Star, KS:$3,207/mo
Kansas:$2,975/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Lone Star, KS:$5,828/mo
Kansas:$5,705/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Lone Star, KS:$6,874/mo
Kansas:$7,471/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Lone Star, KS, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lone Star 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
Lone Star, KS$3,099/mo$3,000/mo+3.3%
Kansas$2,979/mo$2,719/mo+9.6%
National$3,338/mo$3,198/mo+4.4%
Lone Star, KS
2024 average cost:$3,099/mo
2023 average cost:$3,000/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$2,979/mo
2023 average cost:$2,719/mo
Percent change:+9.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,338/mo
2023 average cost:$3,198/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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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 Lone Star

Recent reviews for independent living in Lone Star

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!

Lone Star independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lone Star independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lone Star, 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 Lone Star 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 Lone Star partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lone Star, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.6%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
34.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.2%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lone Star 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 Lone Star communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lone Star, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
39.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lone Star 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 Lone Star offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.4%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.6%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.9%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54%
47.7%
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Brandon Woods at Alvamar, Riverstone Retirement Community and Holiday Thornton Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lone Star, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 212 independent living facilities near Lone Star, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lone Star, Kansas are Riverstone Retirement Community, Holiday Thornton Place and Novel Place Overland Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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