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The cost of independent living in Prairie Village is about $2,946 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 258 options.

Read 4816 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Kansas City, Overland Park and Lee's Summit.

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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.
Independent LivingQuiet West Lawrence Kansas LocationClose to shoppingPet Policy:Dogs are allowedCats are allowedProperty Description:Our property is conveniently located near grocery stores, banks and doctor's offices. Property grounds feature lush park like setting. Units include the following...
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My mom lives here it's a good place to live the people that live there are friendly and they always have dinners and movie night
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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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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Everything is going well here for my love one. When I first toured the facility I really liked it, it’s a newer facility, it’s really bright, very very clean, and it’s more of an upscale living experience...
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.
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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.
Cedar Square is a senior housing community in South Cedar, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas. It has a very active senior housing program for citizens aged 55 years and older. It is tucked away from the bustling noise of the city with the greenery surrounding the locality creating a stunningly...
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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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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Cost of independent living in Prairie Village, KS

The average cost of senior living in Prairie Village is $2,946 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kansas City, KS with an average of $2,549 per month.

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

Prairie Village, KS
$2,946/mo
$2,908/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Prairie Village, KS, vs. other senior living options

$7,127/mo
Independent Living
$2,946/mo

Independent living costs in Prairie Village, KS, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,738/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,176/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,193/mo

Senior living costs in Prairie Village 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: Prairie Village, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typePrairie Village, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$2,946/mo$2,908/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,588/mo$5,773/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,127/mo$7,205/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Prairie Village, KS:$2,946/mo
Kansas:$2,908/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Prairie Village, KS:$5,588/mo
Kansas:$5,773/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Prairie Village, KS:$7,127/mo
Kansas:$7,205/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Prairie Village, KS, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Prairie Village 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 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Prairie Village, KS$2,960/mo$2,901/mo+2.0%
Kansas$3,078/mo$2,903/mo+6.0%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Prairie Village, KS
2024 average cost:$2,960/mo
2023 average cost:$2,901/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$3,078/mo
2023 average cost:$2,903/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Prairie Village

Recent reviews for independent living in Prairie Village

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.

Homestead Assisted Living of Atchison

5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
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Bristol Manor of Odessa

5.0
We like that this home has staff that has been there long term. It was one of the reasons we chose this home. After touring for several places and going back to some we found that management and staff were always changing. We were looking for a place where the staff stayed and we felt were ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and Engaging Staff and Residents. Numerous reviews praise the friendly and engaging nature of the staff and residents in various communities, such as Overland Park Place, Brookdale Overland Park 119th, and Brookdale Wornall Place. Residents often mention the welcoming atmosphere and the lack of loneliness, making new frien ...
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Wide Range of Activities and Outings. Communities offer numerous activities and outings for residents, including movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and hiking trips, as mentioned in reviews for Brookdale Overland Park 119th, Town Village of Leawood, and Shawnee Hills Senior Living. These activities help residents ...
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Delicious and Varied Meal Options. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of quality food and meal options for residents, with communities like Town Village of Leawood, Shawnee Hills Senior Living, and Brookdale Overland Park 119th offering a variety of delicious meals and accommodating dietary restrictions. Mealtime ...
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Thoughtfully Designed Interior Spaces. Residents appreciate the clean and thoughtfully designed interior spaces in their communities, such as the updated bathrooms and high-end furniture in the library at Shawnee Hills Senior Living, and the warm tones and inviting atmosphere at Brookdale Overland Park 119th. These spaces contrib ...
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Attentive and Caring Staff Members. Several residents express appreciation for the genuinely helpful nature of the staff in their communities, citing examples of long-term friendships and caregivers who have gone above and beyond to help them adjust to their new living situations in reviews for , {{3575432}}, and .
Secure and Supportive Environment. Reviews mention the importance of a secure and supportive environment for residents, with communities like Armour Oaks and Holiday Greenwood Terrace providing peace of mind and allowing families to feel confident that their loved ones are well cared for.
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Prairie Village independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Prairie Village independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Prairie Village, 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 Prairie Village 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 Prairie Village partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Prairie Village, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
32.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Prairie Village 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 Prairie Village communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
37.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Prairie Village 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 Prairie Village offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Prairie Village, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
43%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.9%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.5%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29.5%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.4%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.4%
47.6%
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Aventura at Overland Park, The Village at Mission and Novel Place Blue Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Prairie Village, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 258 independent living facilities near Prairie Village, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Prairie Village, 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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