10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oak Mills, KS

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kansas is $2,908, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Oak Mills area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Cost of independent living in Oak Mills, KS

The average cost of senior living in Kansas is $2,908 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Kansas vs. 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 state: Kansas

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Kansas	U.S.	Cost difference
Independent Living	$2,908/mo	$3,520/mo	17.4% below national median
Assisted Living	$5,773/mo	$5,830/mo	1.0% below national median
Memory Care	$7,205/mo	$6,999/mo	2.9% above national median

Independent Living

Kansas:$2,908/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:17.4% below national median

Assisted Living

Kansas:$5,773/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:1.0% below national median

Memory Care

Kansas:$7,205/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:2.9% above national median

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What families are saying about independent living in Oak Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Oak Mills

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!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at different communities, such as Buckingham Senior Living, Overland Park Place and Avenue 81, where they go above and beyond to make new residents feel welcome and ensure their needs are met.

Variety of activities for residents. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered at various communities, including movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more. For instance, at Brookdale Overland Park 119th, residents have access to a variety of activities to keep them engaged and active.

Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting specifically on upkeep, whether it's for the private rooms or group areas. For instance, residents of Town Village of Leawood praise the meticulously maintained facilities and gardens.

Friendly and interactive residents. Many reviews comment on the welcoming and friendly atmosphere at different communities, where residents are always ready to make new friends and engage in meaningful conversations. For example, at Aventura at Overland Park, residents enjoy the social interactions and are grateful for the sense ...

Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, quality food is mentioned as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Shawnee Hills Senior Living, for example, the chef accommodates individual dietary preferences and restrictions to ensure every resident looks forward to mealtimes.

Accessible and reliable transportation services. Transportation services are a crucial aspect of senior living communities, and several reviews mention the convenience and reliability of the transportation options at different communities, such as Novel Place Blue Springs, where residents can easily get to appointments and outings.

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Oak Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Mills, 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 Oak Mills 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 Oak Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Oak Mills, KSNational

Nutritionist / dietician

32.1%

21.2%

Low / no sodium

32.1%

35.7%

No sugar

31.3%

32%

Vegetarian

23.7%

34.8%

Pureed meals

11.5%

11.7%

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Availability of select dining options in Oak Mills 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 Oak Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Oak Mills, KSNational

Professional chef

31.3%

37.6%

Restaurant style dining

40.5%

44.8%

Room service

35.9%

38.2%

Anytime dining

19.8%

17.8%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Mills 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 Oak Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Oak Mills, KSNational

Activity director

43.1%

46.5%

Pet-focused programs

28.6%

29.3%

Community service programs

35.5%

34.2%

Devotional activities on-site

48.5%

48.3%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

51.9%

50.1%

Outings / off-site activities

53.1%

54.9%

Piano or organ

41.6%

44.2%

Arts and crafts center

32.4%

39.7%

Educational speakers / life long learning

40.8%

43%

Clubs / games / karaoke

48.9%

48.3%

Live performances

45.8%

48.1%

Dances

29.4%

34.3%

Fitness center

32.1%

40.8%

Fitness classes

48.9%

47.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Novel Place Blue Springs, Riverstone Retirement Community and Novel Place Overland Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oak Mills, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 262 independent living facilities near Oak Mills, Kansas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Oak Mills, Kansas are Novel Place Blue Springs, Riverstone Retirement Community and Novel Place Overland Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oak Mills, KS

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Cost of independent living in Oak Mills, KS

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