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The cost of independent living in Nickerson is about $3,697 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 65 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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What we like the most about Legend of Hutchinson is the staff. The staff is very insured to the residents and we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Legend of Hutchinson is a retreat for many seniors looking for a community to call home. Located in Hutchinson, Kansas, close to Highway 61 and 135 from Salina and I-96 from Wichita, we have resort-style amenities, a full-service dining facility and excellent activities that engage your interests...
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My husband and I chose Sterling because my two daughters thought the stress of the house and my husbands dementia was too much. We came and toured the facility and the price was affordable for us once we...
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.
Here at Sterling Village we have a fundamental belief that our “third age of life” should be full of joy, caring relationships and fulfillment. We have abandoned the old broken model of nursing home care and are focused on creating a meaningful life through empowered staff in a real...
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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.
LIVE FULLY AT WESLEY TOWERS A LIFE PLAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Wesley Towers is a vibrant community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing home care. Located in a quiet neighborhood in northwest Hutchinson, Kansas; we're only minutes away from...
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This review concerns The Arbors, a memory care assisted living. My aunt has no short term memory. I looked and looked and then contacted A Place for Mom. My advisor, Jeanie Montford, spent a lot of time...
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 Arbors at Waldron Place is an Alzheimer's memory care community located in Hutchinson, Kansas in Reno county. Seniors at the Arbors at Waldron Place experience increased security from the fact their community is located just across the street from Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. This...
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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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Nickerson, KS

The average cost of senior living in Nickerson is $3,697 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pretty Prairie, KS with an average of $2,980 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Nickerson, KS vs. nearby cities

Nickerson, KS
$3,697/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Nickerson, KS vs. the state and national average

Nickerson, KS
$3,697/mo
$3,808/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Nickerson vs. other types of senior living

$4,037/mo
Independent Living
$3,697/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Nickerson, KS by room type

Studio
$4,703/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,874/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Nickerson

Recent reviews for independent living in Nickerson

Legend of Hutchinson

5.0
What we like the most about Legend of Hutchinson is the staff. The staff is very insured to the residents and we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler, KS

4.8
Our move in and initial time at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Center have been good. The personnel are supportive and quick to respond to our needs for maintenance and Healthcare support. The Independent Living Duplex we have is will laid out and clean. I highly recommend SMRC.

Nickerson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nickerson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nickerson, 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 Nickerson 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 Nickerson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nickerson, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Nickerson 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 Nickerson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nickerson, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nickerson 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 Nickerson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nickerson, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.7%
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Legend of Hutchinson, Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community and Sterling Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Nickerson, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Nickerson, Kansas. See the full list.

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