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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Penalosa, KS
The cost of independent living in Penalosa is about $4,824 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 36 options. Read 438 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Pratt, Langdon and Stafford.
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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
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.
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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I feel like we made a good choice with this facility, it's a nice place. I think it's the best facility in our area. The pricing is very good, too. The whole facility is always spotless and smells nice....
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.
Parkwood Village is a licensed assisted living residence committed to providing quality services in an inviting, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We have been serving the needs of senior adults since...
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17 reviews
When you walk in it just gives you great vibes! Like you just walked into a little village. The place is clean, smells great! The rooms are nice and spacious to fit your needs for 1 or a couple .the...
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.
Who We AreAvita Assisted Living and Memory Care at Rolling Hills is more than just a senior living facility. It is a home away from home. From the cozy private rooms to the daily activities, we strive to make your time here feel like an extension of life in your own home.Enjoy time with your...
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109 reviews
My brother is a resident at Parkwest in Independent Living. I would recommend this facility to others. His experience at this facility has been great. The cleaning staff is really good. They keep the grounds...
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.
Park West Plaza is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with Independent Living, Assisted Living, Reflections Memory Care, and a Skilled Nursing Home all on one campus. We are committed to providing quality services in a warm, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized...
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9.2
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24 reviews
Very friendly and professional staff. The facility and grounds are very clean and well kept. Ours apartment is one of the largest ones in the facility. What few other apartments I have been in seem...
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.
Reflection Ridge Retirement is Wichita, KS’s Premier independent living community. Reflection Ridge Retirement comprises apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Reflection Ridge Retirement is an...
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9.1
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105 reviews
The people are all friendly and helpful! It's so peaceful and stress-free. Activities are fun and so are fun and so are the people. I wanted to really retire I moved in slowly - but trash and vacuum not...
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.
Grasslands Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in an upscale neighborhood on the west side of Wichita, we offer you a beautiful, peaceful home conveniently close to all the best things in life. We're minutes away from first-class shopping,...
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8.5
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13 reviews
The staff has been amazing and take wonderful care of my mother in law. Housekeeping also are great with taking care of her apartment. Since moving there, my mother in law has had not one complaint....
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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8.0
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5 reviews
They have been super - my sister has done remarkably well here. Even her doctor thinks so. She walks to the dining rom and knows her way around. She is in their book club and does puzzles as well - they have...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Welcome to Dove Estates Senior Living Community. We offer Assisted Living in our apartments; Independent Living at The Villas; rehabilitation services; and respite, short-term care stays. At Dove you can continue your active lifestyle the way you choose free from the hassels of home ownership....
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8.0
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3 reviews
Our loved ones really like the size of the rooms and the walking distance from the dining hall is manageable for our loved one
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 Oxford Villa campus offers a wide range of lifestyle options for Wichita seniors. With miles of paved walking paths, scenic ponds and courtyards, you'll feel right at home in the Oxford family. Oxford Villa Active Senior Apartments are perfect for independent Wichitans who enjoy their...
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8.0
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10 reviews
While our loved one was there, we were never allowed to eat a meal so we cannot comment based on our experience but according to our loved one she never complained. They were still in super covid lockdown...
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.
For individuals that look to live a life not defined by limitations and continue to relish in the lavish lifestyle, an abundance of all-inclusive opportunities awaits.Azria Health offers an unparalleled community experience including luxurious accommodations, premier restaurant-quality dining,...
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8.0
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15 reviews
It's a friendly, well-run place. The food is varied, and it's good quality. It tastes like something you'd get at a restaurant. They clean the rooms weekly. They seem to not be staffed well enough...
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.
Located in the thriving and beautiful city of Wichita, Kansas, Vintage Park at Waterfront is an assisted living community dedicated to the health and wellness of our residents. Wichita is the largest city in the state and is a hub of culture, boasting several museums, theaters, parks, and...
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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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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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prior to covid, it was the best for money, but as we all know covid caused issues for everyone. Room sizes are above average, and the food was satisfactory with a good variety. I would recommend this...
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
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Am in 2 bedroom independent living apartment. Am wheelchair bound. My apartment has both inside and outside access. While my apartment has a kitchen, I take advantage of a meal plan with great food. The...
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.
Your Life. Your Story. Your Home. Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community is a senior living community that began in 1945 and is located in the small town of Buhler, Kansas. A quiet and safe town located just outside of Hutchinson, Buhler is a wonderful place that you would be blessed to call home....
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16 reviews
Staff was very, very friendly, very clean. Food was very good. They delivered meals to my aunt when she did not feel like going to the diner would’ve love to stay longer, but my aunt needed more care and...
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.
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 one and two bedroom apartments and three bedroom duplexes for seniors and families in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Pratt, Kansas.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The Country® Place Senior Living's motto, Life as you want it…Care as you need it® is exactly how today's seniors should live and that lifestyle is available to the Lyons community. Country Place has maintained a respected reputation as a leader in the assisted living industry. Our residences are...
Cost of independent living in Penalosa, KS
The average cost of senior living in Penalosa is $4,824 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pretty Prairie, KS with an average of $2,980 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Penalosa, KS vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Penalosa, KS by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Penalosa
Recent reviews for independent living in Penalosa
Parkwood Village in Pratt, KS
5.0
Very lucky to have Parkwood. It's in a perfect place and is well kept. Everyone is very friendly and I have a lot of friends here.
Vintage Park at Waterfront in Wichita, KS
4.3
I would recommend you be hands on with the care staff for your loved one and make sure the staff does what you want done.
The staff was good at communicating via phone or visit. They were prompt in response to any of the questions I had.
Parkwest in Wichita, KS
4.9
My brother is a resident at Parkwest in the Independent Living unit. The cleaning staff is really good. The maintenance keeps the grounds looking very nice. My brother likes the food, but says that the ladies complain sometimes! I like that Dillons and Walgreens is within walking distance! The ...
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Penalosa independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penalosa independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penalosa, 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 Penalosa 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 Penalosa 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
33.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.6%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Penalosa 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 Penalosa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
36.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penalosa 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 Penalosa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.2%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.6%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.9%
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Legend of Hutchinson, Parkwood Village and Avita Senior Living at Rolling Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Penalosa, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 36 independent living facilities near Penalosa, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Penalosa, Kansas are Parkwood Village and Parkwest. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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