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The cost of independent living in Muscotah is about $3,620 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 97 options. Read 902 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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: 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
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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: 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.
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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.
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The homes are more of a family style and are for full care for memory care. Some employees have been here several years and are the cream of the crop. Nowhere is anything perfect but this was our choice of...
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.
At Peggy Kelly House we recognize the difficult journey of those with early to middle stage Alzheimer’s and other memory related diseases. We offer a secure environment with dementia specific care. We encourage our residents to continue to make choices, but in a more secure environment. They...
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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....
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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: 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.
The Fountains at Corby Place allows you to take charge of your future with confidence and peace of mind. Our dynamic programs are designed to offer help with the little things in life, so you can appreciate the bigger things. Here, you blend your own mix of privacy with camaraderie to create an...
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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.
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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.
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).
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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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From what I am told my mom really likes the community. She seems to be enjoying herself and participating in social events. She says the food is very good and she enjoys it. My mom or my sister have not...
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.

Cost of independent living in Muscotah, KS

The average cost of senior living in Muscotah is $3,620 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kickapoo Tribal Center, KS with an average of $1,714 per month.

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

Muscotah, KS
$3,620/mo
$1,986/mo
$3,569/mo

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

Muscotah, KS
$3,620/mo
$3,845/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$3,528/mo
Independent Living
$3,620/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,309/mo
Studio
$5,229/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,606/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,818/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,350/mo

Senior living costs in Muscotah 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: Muscotah, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMuscotah, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,620/mo$3,845/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,564/mo$5,059/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$3,528/mo$4,971/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Muscotah, KS:$3,620/mo
Kansas:$3,845/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Muscotah, KS:$4,564/mo
Kansas:$5,059/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Muscotah, KS:$3,528/mo
Kansas:$4,971/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Muscotah, KS, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Muscotah 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
Muscotah, 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%
Muscotah, 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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What families are saying about independent living in Muscotah

Recent reviews for independent living in Muscotah

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!

Vintage Park at Atchison

5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Wide range of apartment sizes. Residents appreciate the availability of various apartment sizes that cater to individual needs, as mentioned in reviews for Meadowlark Estates and Holiday Country Squire.
Dedicated staff members. Staff members' commitment and friendliness shine through in numerous reviews, with positive comments about their attentiveness and resident engagement at communities like Holiday Thornton Place and Corby Place.
Nutritious and delicious meals. Throughout the reviews, the high-quality meals and accommodating chefs stand out as major factors in overall satisfaction. Reviews for Corby Place, Riverstone Retirement Community, and Holiday Country Squire all mention the excellent dining experiences.
Varied and engaging activities. Several communities offer a wide range of activities, keeping residents active and involved. Activities include musical performances, casino outings, games, and crafts, as mentioned in reviews for Riverstone Retirement Community and Holiday Thornton Place.
Personalized care and attention. Reviews consistently mention the personalized care and accommodations provided by staff. For example, at Holiday Thornton Place, residents praise the assistance given during their move-in process and the staff's sensitivity to individual needs.
Welcoming atmosphere and community spirit. Residents and families alike express feelings of welcome and community at several communities, with mentions of neighbors greeting each other by name and welcoming new residents, as seen in reviews for Riverstone Retirement Community and Holiday Country Squire.
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Muscotah independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Muscotah independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Muscotah, 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 Muscotah 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 Muscotah partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Muscotah, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Muscotah 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 Muscotah communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Muscotah 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 Muscotah offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Riverstone Retirement Community, Holiday Thornton Place and Vintage Gardens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Muscotah, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 97 independent living facilities near Muscotah, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Muscotah, Kansas are Riverstone Retirement Community, Holiday Thornton Place and Vintage Gardens. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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