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The cost of independent living in Monticello is about $3,687 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 49 options. Read 1060 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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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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Your loving kindness and care for my parents has always been evident. We have greatly appreciated and enjoyed the atmosphere and loving care that both our parents enjoyed. Regarding staff - from the...
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.
A Better Life Is Waiting for You Life is better at Covenant Place of Lenexa. Here, you can live life on the go, or just relax. You can live the kind of life you want to live: socializing, shopping, traveling, attending the theatre, and much more. We offer the following living options:...
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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.
Vintage Park at Lenexa is an assisted living community located in thriving Lenexa, Kansas. We have been in the Lenexa area for over 20 years now adding a great sense of family and commitment to quality care. Lenexa is also known as the 'City of Festivals', because we host numerous celebrations...
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It's a very clean and friendly environment. I think it's a great value for your money. I love my apartment. Where I came from before, there was a lack of storage. Here at Aspen Ridge, I have a coat...
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.
Luxury Resort Style Community for Active 55+ AdultsExperience affordable, luxury living in a beautiful Colorado inspired community. Our homes feature designer finishes with spacious floor plans to fit your style and unique taste. Enjoy maintenance free living with new friends in a community that...
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For independent living, ask what the policy and charges are if resident needs nursing care from Aberdeen. Do they take Medicare. What are examples of policies/actions taken by recommendation of resident...
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.
Aberdeen Village is an assisted living community located in welcoming city of Olathe, KS. Our unique community is situated on 35 lush green acres filled with shade trees, a beautiful pond and paved walking paths. Olathe has the ideal mix of city amenities and small-town hospitality, making this a...
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Initially my parents were very sad to leave their home, but their health and limited mobility made it too difficult to live on their own. Since moving to Santa Marta their health has improved and so has...
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.
We’ve created The Plaza Health Services at Santa Marta to best provide care to those who need it. It’s easy to explain how things work — we provide the best care possible for those you love. Without hidden fees, or confusing choices that overlap. We offer care in four easy-to-understand levels:...
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Professional, highly skilled staff, a safe and clean environment, friendly atmosphere for everyone we've seen. This place truly cares for their residents.
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.
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 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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We moved our mother here to get more care. They have shown her much more attention and concern than the last place she was at. All of the staff that we have met have been very friendly and helpful when...
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 Overland Park is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Overland Park, 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 Overland Park offers many...
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I can't say enough about the therapy and nursing care my mother got while at the resort. The therapists are wonderful and the nursing care she got was outstanding. Everyone treated her with respect and...
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.
The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City is a new, upscale assisted living community located in Kansas City, KS. Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is home to over 146,000 people. Kansas City is a bustling and busy city with restaurants, sports events and shopping. Residents can enjoy...
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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
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.
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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My mother was in need of assisted living due to a devastating diagnosis of ovarian cancer. She also had to have two colostomy bags attached to her. Her condition put her in need of special care. Our time...
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.
The Healthcare Resort of Olathe is a assisted living community located in Olathe, KS. Olathe is located in Johnson County and is home to about 126,000 people. Olathe was ranked by CNN/Money Magazine as #11 on the 100 Best Cities to Live in. Residents will enjoy going shopping, going out to...
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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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The apartment that my friend is in is perfect. She has a door in her living room that goes to the outside so she can take her dogs out. She has a washer sand dryer in her apartment, I think the place is...
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.
Rosewood Place is an affordable senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older located in Lenexa, Johnson County, Kansas. Rosewood Place is located with easy access to nearby shopping centers, coffee shops, banking, houses of worship, parks, nail and beauty salons, opportunities for...
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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
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.
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: 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: 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.
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
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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Monticello, KS

The average cost of senior living in Monticello is $3,687 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shawnee, KS with an average of $3,579 per month.

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

Monticello, KS
$3,687/mo
$3,579/mo
$3,592/mo

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

Monticello, KS
$3,687/mo
$3,844/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$5,251/mo
Independent Living
$3,687/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,390/mo
Studio
$4,591/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,561/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,072/mo

Senior living costs in Monticello 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: Monticello, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMonticello, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,687/mo$3,844/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$5,344/mo$5,047/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,251/mo$4,957/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Monticello, KS:$3,687/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Monticello, KS:$5,344/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Monticello, KS:$5,251/mo
Kansas:$4,957/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Monticello, KS, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Monticello 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
Monticello, KS$2,549/mo$2,424/mo+5.1%
Kansas$2,826/mo$2,681/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Monticello, KS
2024 average cost:$2,549/mo
2023 average cost:$2,424/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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 Monticello

Recent reviews for independent living in Monticello

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.

Senior Star at Villa Ventura in Kansas City, MO

5.0
So far I'm very satisfied with Villa Ventura!!! I'm extremely pleased with [name removed] who set the expectation for the facility!!! She went over and beyond to accommodate getting my mom situated with limited notice. Most of the Interim Home Health staff are great as well. I'm grateful that ...
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The Fairways of Ironhorse in Leawood, KS

5.0
Locations is GREAT. We enjoy that there is quality in every aspect of the property. Office Mgmt is also superb. Love love [Name removed]... Few features my wife and I enjoy would be 24/7 help, exercise room (they have what I like to use), golf course (it's right there), and the great management ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Reviews consistently mention the friendliness and kindness of the staff at various communities, such as Overland Park Place and Town Village of Leawood. The attentiveness and helpfulness of staff members, like [name removed] at Overland Park Place, create a welcoming atmosphere for residents and ...
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Active social calendars. Communities like Novel Place in Overland Park offer a wide range of activities to encourage socializing among residents. Events, such as movie nights, restaurant and museum outings, and special interests groups, help residents stay engaged and active.
Properly maintained facilities. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of community facilities, including living spaces and common areas. Novel Place and Greenwood Terrace are examples of communities with meticulously maintained buildings, making residents feel proud of their home.
Reasonable price and value for cost. Several reviews mention the affordability of senior living communities, like Avenue 81 and Shawnee Hills. The value for cost at these communities is appreciated by residents, as they receive a range of services and amenities at a fair price.
On-site health care and nursing care. Many communities, such as Greenwood Terrace and Holiday Greenwood Terrace, offer on-site health care and nursing care services. This convenience helps residents receive the care they need, while also providing peace of mind for their families.
Happy and supportive community atmosphere. Several reviews mention the strong sense of community at various senior living communities, including Novel Place and Town Village of Leawood. Residents enjoy forming new friendships and building connections with their neighbors.
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Monticello independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monticello independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monticello, 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 Monticello 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 Monticello 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
40.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Monticello 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 Monticello communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
48.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monticello 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 Monticello offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
36.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.1%
46.4%
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