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10 Best Independent Living Communities in O Brien, KS

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The cost of independent living in O Brien is about $3,750 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 209 options. Read 3225 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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They are professional. The staff is attentive. They are open to suggestions. They show care toward residents. It is clean and smells nice. The food is good. The room size is sufficient. The layout is nice.
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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The staff at this community are very helpful. When my aunt first moved in she was not able to stay in her apartment so they found her another one. They also helped her move so she would not have to pay...
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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Excellent, Excellent care here! My husband was at another Rehab and he was not doing well. This rehab is so beautiful. The surrounding is humble and uplifting. Especially for my husband as he is demanding....
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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.
This new Senior Apartment Community is exclusive for those 62 years and older. The all new all one bedroom apartment community is conveniently located close to Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Your new, one bedroom apartment is equipped to improve your lifestyle. You will enjoy the community room...
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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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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: 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.
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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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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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, Independent 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.
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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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...

Cost of independent living in O Brien, KS

The average cost of senior living in O Brien is $3,750 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garnett, KS with an average of $2,621 per month.

Independent living costs in O Brien, KS, vs. nearby cities

O Brien, KS
$3,750/mo
$3,760/mo

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

O Brien, KS
$3,750/mo
$3,878/mo
U.S. national average
$4,212/mo

Independent living costs in O Brien, KS, vs. other senior living options

$5,199/mo
Independent Living
$3,750/mo

Independent living costs in O Brien, KS, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,614/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,130/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,966/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,159/mo

Senior living costs in O Brien 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: O Brien, KS
Column state: Kansas
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Community typeO Brien, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,750/mo$3,878/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living$5,292/mo$5,085/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$5,199/mo$5,003/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
O Brien, KS:$3,750/mo
Kansas:$3,878/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
O Brien, KS:$5,292/mo
Kansas:$5,085/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
O Brien, KS:$5,199/mo
Kansas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in O Brien, KS, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in O Brien 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
O Brien, KS$2,929/mo$2,738/mo+7.0%
Kansas$2,807/mo$2,655/mo+5.7%
National$3,256/mo$3,167/mo+2.8%
O Brien, KS
2024 average cost:$2,929/mo
2023 average cost:$2,738/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$2,807/mo
2023 average cost:$2,655/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in O Brien

Recent reviews for independent living in O Brien

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.

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

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Novel Place Overland Park, residents and their families express appreciation for the responsiveness of staff members and their desire to make everyone feel welcome. At Brookdale Overland ...
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Diverse activities for residents. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered in communities, from card games and bingo to exercise classes and arts and crafts. For instance, at Shawnee Hills Senior Living, residents participate in a variety of activities that keep them engaged and active.
Cleanliness and upkeep of facilities. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting specifically on the upkeep of both private rooms and common areas. For example, at The Village at Olathe, residents appreciate the cleanliness of the community, which contributes to their overall satisfaction.
Welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Residents and their families express feelings of warmth and friendliness in their reviews of various communities, such as Novel Place Overland Park, where neighbors and staff create a close-knit, supportive environment.
Delicious and varied meal options. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. For instance, at Shawnee Hills Senior Living, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring that residents look forward to mealtimes every da ...
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Accessible and convenient services. Quality of life is enhanced by the accessibility and convenience of various services, such as on-site beauty salons and transportation to medical appointments. For example, at Brookdale Overland Park 119th, residents appreciate the ease of having services available within their community.
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O Brien independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in O Brien independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in O Brien, 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 O Brien 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 O Brien 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
34.8%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.6%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30.5%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.6%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.2%
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Availability of select dining options in O Brien 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 O Brien communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.1%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.9%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
39%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in O Brien 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 O Brien offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.2%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.9%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.8%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.3%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Homestead Assisted Living of Osawatomie, Town Village of Leawood and Brookdale Overland Park 119th are the top-rated independent living facilities near O Brien, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 209 independent living facilities near O Brien, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in O Brien, Kansas are Novel Place Overland Park, Elliott Place and Aventura at Overland Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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