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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Prairie Village, KS

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The cost of independent living in Prairie Village is about $3,522 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 95 options. Read 1991 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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This community has a great feel to it. The apartment is perfect for us. The community is kept very clean with sufficient staff to help with cleaning. There is weekly linens being washed and placed back on...
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.
Silvercrest at Deer Creek is an exceptional senior living community offering an abundance of cultural, social and educational opportunities for today's seniors. Our elegant community offers 95 independent living units and 21 assisted living apartments.  Spacious floorplans...
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Initially my parents were very sad to leave their home, but their health and limited mobility made it too difficult to live on their own. Since moving to Santa Marta their health has improved and so has...
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.
We’ve created The Plaza Health Services at Santa Marta to best provide care to those who need it. It’s easy to explain how things work — we provide the best care possible for those you love. Without hidden fees, or confusing choices that overlap. We offer care in four easy-to-understand levels:...
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Healthcare Resort of Leawood took fantastic care of my mom during a difficult time. The facility is immaculate, the staff highly trained and the food is amazing. Laura treated the family with the utmost care...
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 Healthcare Resort of Leawood is changing the way that healthcare is being delivered to the Kansas City metropolitan area. With the fusion of world-class healthcare and personalized hospitality, you encounter an experience that is truly unique and memorable.Our employees are a critical piece...
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What we really like about Colonial Oaks is that they provide a wide array of care for a single price. Activities etc. Based on our experience we would recommend this community to other families who are...
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.
Colonial Oaks at Leawood is a beautiful community located in South Leawood, KS with Assisted Living and Memory Care options available. We also offer temporary Respite stays to meet your needs. We take pride in having a dedicated and knowledgeable team who strives to provide a safe and enjoyable...
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This community serves my needs very well. My loved ones are comfortable in their apartment and they have everything that they need. I also enjoy going over there to see my loved ones.
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.
Discover your destination for luxurious independent living at The Fairways of Ironhorse. Situated in the picturesque city of Leawood, Kansas, adjacent to Overland Park and a mere 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City, our elegant community offers energetic retirees the ideal combination of...
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They've done a great job with everything here, so far so good! Getting her signed up and moved in was easy and pleasant, and the place itself is really nice. She's got a good sized apartment, and was able to...
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.
Our Senior Independent Living is awaiting you today. The Owners' of Canyon View Capital, Regional Manager, full time Maintenance, & Marlina, the Community Manager take pride in the history and upkeep and maintaining of Bowen building. Our number one priority is to ensure Comfort Living in a...
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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.
Thank you for your interest in Claridge Court! We are a Life Care community, located in Prairie Village, Kansas. In response to your request, I am enclosing some basic information. I would encourage you to make a personal visit to our community to see firsthand the lifestyle enjoyed by over 170...
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
Income limit restrictions and waitlist placement may apply. Plaza I and II Apartments are located in Kansas City, MO. It offers studio, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom units.Floor PlanStudio, 1 Bath | 446 Sq. Ft.1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 593 Sq. Ft.2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 696 Sq. Ft.Amenities and...
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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.
Convenience...the impressive natural beauty of Willow Creek Apartments is matched only by its superb location, with almost immediate access to I-435. Set amidst 52 acres of wooded beauty, you will enjoy stately trees and seasonal flowers. Because of our unique lifestyle, Willow Creek Apartments...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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So far so good. Except sometimes my loved one is depressed and doesn't want to get out of bed. She didn't want to eat which resulted in her fainting. I had to go over and take her to the ER. They could use a...
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.
Waterford SouthWaterford South is an assisted living community located in the quaint residential outskirts of Kansas City, Missouri. Just walking distance from a golf course and shopping mall, residents of Waterford South enjoy plenty of nearby entertainment and dining even while surrounded by a...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cloverset Apartments offers five spacious floor plans, each with unique characteristics all its own. Roomy, spacious closets and beautiful views are proud features of our apartment homes. The kitchens are fully equipped with all appliances including garbage disposals and dishwashers. All...
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Chatham Senior Apartments will open this fall and is exclusive for the Senior 55 and over. Chatham Senior Apartments, located in Kansas City Missouri, offers beautiful spacious 1 (one) and 2 (two) bedroom apartments designed with you in mind. Fully equipped kitchens and mini blinds are included...
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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
Care types provided by this community
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: 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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While I was online I got to see a bunch of communities but I chose this one because I saw a bunch of good reviews. The staff is really nice. They’re friendly and personable. The staff makes sure my mom gets...
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.
Palestine Commons is an independent living community that is located in Kansas City, MO. Kansas City is part of Jackson, Clay, Platte, and Cass counties. The city offers much to both residents and guests, providing them with the opportunity to get out and do something. Kansas City provides such...
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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.
K. David Cole Place has 65 one bedroom rental apartments for persons age 62 or over. The facilities are specially designed with the needs of older adults in mind, while four apartments are wheelchair accessible.Qualified applicants must meet Hud income limits, and submit to a criminal and...
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The manager is really good and if she can do anything to help she will do it. They also have a social worker in the building who is also very helpful and accommodating. They seem to really care about the...
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.

Cost of independent living in Prairie Village, KS

The average cost of senior living in Prairie Village is $3,522 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shawnee, KS with an average of $3,472 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Prairie Village, KS vs. nearby cities

Prairie Village, KS
$3,522/mo
$3,514/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Prairie Village, KS vs. the state and national average

Prairie Village, KS
$3,522/mo
$3,804/mo
U.S. national average
$4,048/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Prairie Village vs. other types of senior living

$5,066/mo
Independent Living
$3,522/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Prairie Village, KS by room type

Semi-Private
$4,577/mo
Studio
$4,824/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,868/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,932/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,013/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Prairie Village over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Prairie Village

Recent reviews for independent living in Prairie Village

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 Village at Olathe

4.7
The food is good and appropriate temperature but the residents have to sit and wait for their food way to long. When it comes to the activities they have for the residents there are crafts, history talks, bingo, games, movies, outings, manicures, happy hour, Bible study, church service. We would ...
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.9%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
36%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.7%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.6%
8.7%
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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
46.5%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57%
43%
Room service
Room service
54.7%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.8%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.5%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.7%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.8%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.7%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.5%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.8%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.5%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
61.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
43%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, Novel Place Overland Park and Novel Place Blue Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Prairie Village, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 95 independent living facilities near Prairie Village, Kansas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Prairie Village, Kansas are Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, Novel Place Overland Park and Novel Place Blue Springs. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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