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The cost of independent living in Olathe is about $3,704 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 59 options. Read 1462 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, Memory Care, 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.
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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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
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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.
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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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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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.
Photo of EPOCH Assisted Living of Overland Park
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...
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Cost of independent living in Olathe, KS

The average cost of senior living in Olathe is $3,704 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shawnee, KS with an average of $3,579 per month.

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

Olathe, KS
$3,699/mo
$3,592/mo

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

Olathe, KS
$3,699/mo
$3,844/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$5,297/mo
Independent Living
$3,699/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,421/mo
Studio
$5,030/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,794/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,318/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,950/mo

Senior living costs in Olathe 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: Olathe, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOlathe, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,699/mo$3,844/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$5,378/mo$5,047/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,297/mo$4,957/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Olathe, KS:$3,699/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Olathe, KS:$5,378/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Olathe, KS:$5,297/mo
Kansas:$4,957/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Olathe, KS, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Olathe 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Olathe, KS$2,758/mo$2,711/mo+1.7%
Kansas$2,826/mo$2,681/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Olathe, KS
2024 average cost:$2,758/mo
2023 average cost:$2,711/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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 Olathe

Recent reviews for independent living in Olathe

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 community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and inviting atmosphere at various senior living communities. For instance, at Brookdale Overland Park 119th, residents and their families appreciate the sense of community and the camaraderie among residents. However, some residents at Shawnee Hills Senior L ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Activities are a key component of many senior living communities. At Brookdale Overland Park 119th, residents enjoy a wide range of activities, such as word games, crafts, book club, exercise classes, and movie nights. Additionally, residents at Novel Place Overland Park love the exercise cl ...
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High-quality and varied dining options. Some residents express satisfaction with the meals and dining experiences in their communities. For example, at Town Village of Leawood, residents enjoy the multiple meal choices and the chef's accommodations for dietary restrictions. At Brookdale Overland Park 119th, the food is a highlight ...
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Professional and attentive staff. Several reviews mention the dedicated and caring staff members at different communities. For example, at Shawnee Hills Senior Living, staff members display genuine concern for residents' well-being and check in on them if they miss meals. At Holiday Greenwood Terrace, some residents specific ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Residents often comment on the cleanliness and aesthetics of their communities' facilities. At Novel Place Overland Park, residents appreciate the elegant architecture and the bright, cheery atmosphere. At The Village at Olathe, the cleanliness is also noted, with staff diligently vacuuming ...
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Affordable pricing and value for money. Some seniors and their families have positive experiences with the affordability of their chosen communities, such as Town Village of Leawood, where the cost covers various services like meals, laundry, and Life Alert, and The Atriums Senior Living Community, which is more cost-effective tha ...
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Olathe independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Olathe independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Olathe, 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 Olathe 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 Olathe 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
50%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Olathe 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 Olathe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Olathe, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Olathe 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 Olathe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Olathe, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
74.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
74.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
46.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75.9%
46.4%
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