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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Prairie Village, KS

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Photo of Thompson Care Center
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.
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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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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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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.
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.
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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: 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.
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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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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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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.
Apartment complex for Seniors 58 and older. There are three spacious floorplans, two different one bedrooms and one two bed and two bath. We are a gated community, we have a heated pool, walk in closets, washer/dryer hook-up, pet friendly and a van for transportation. There are also activities...
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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.
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, 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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Excellent, Excellent care here! My husband was at another Rehab and he was not doing well. This rehab is so beautiful. The surrounding is humble and uplifting. Especially for my husband as he is demanding....
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.
This new Senior Apartment Community is exclusive for those 62 years and older. The all new all one bedroom apartment community is conveniently located close to Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Your new, one bedroom apartment is equipped to improve your lifestyle. You will enjoy the community room...
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The staff at this community are very helpful. When my aunt first moved in she was not able to stay in her apartment so they found her another one. They also helped her move so she would not have to pay...
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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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: 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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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.
Affordable housing for seniors 62 or BETTER. Your rent and deposit will be based off of 30% of your income. This beautiful oasis is near downtown Kansas City, Kansas. Our beautiful community features fully shelved library, a comfortable community room complete with computer lounge with Wi-Fi...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Prairie Village, KS

The average cost of senior living in Prairie Village is $3,516 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leawood, KS with an average of $3,437 per month.

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

Prairie Village, KS
$3,516/mo
$3,477/mo

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

Prairie Village, KS
$3,516/mo
$3,776/mo
U.S. national average
$4,029/mo

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

$4,916/mo
Independent Living
$3,516/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,478/mo
Studio
$4,701/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,793/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,022/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,750/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

Connect55 Plus Olathe

3.8
Family likes this community because of the calendar that comes out monthly, describing the activities each day. They look through it and decide which would be fun, or helpful, or social. I like their input. They do not have meal service, but no one seems to care. If they served meals, I would ...
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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.

Brookdale Wornall Place in Kansas City, MO

5.0
This is a wonderful community. The staff is exceptional and the care goes with that as well - exceptional. There are plenty of activities for residents. My friend was never bored!! There is a shuttle available for residents for nearby shopping and dining. Also an indoor pool! I would ...
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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
36.7%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.7%
32.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32.7%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.6%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
7.3%
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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
41.8%
34.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
46.9%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
16.4%
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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
50%
43.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.7%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.8%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.1%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.8%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.9%
39.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.1%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
55.1%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
33.7%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.8%
38.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.1%
45.2%
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