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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rice County, KS
The cost of independent living in Rice County is about $3,469 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 34 options. Read 120 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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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
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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.
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 think Brookdale was a great place for my Dad. The staff is great, but like most places they're understaffed so some things could be improved. I was disappointed in the fact that the monthly payment...
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.
Upscale Kansas Senior LivingIt’s time to upgrade your senior living. And we have just the place. At our upscale senior living community in McPherson, Kansas, you can trade the stress and hassle that comes from living at home for a life full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do...
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Brookdale was great to work with. Stable staff that was great with the residents. It is definitely assisted living and can meet some nursing needs. I would probably not look at it as a nursing facility.
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.
Exceptional Senior LivingYour senior living years shouldn’t be spent cooped up inside, filled with chores, cleaning, and home maintenance. They should be filled with interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. That’s what you’ll find at our retirement community, which offers...
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I have been here two years and I left my apartment and I love the rest of the people that live here and we have some good parties. I love my apartment and the people here are wonderful some of us play cards...
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.
Welcome to Residence 600, Salina's most luxurious independent senior living community! Residence 600 offers countless amenities including a movie theater, beauty salon, fitness facility, indoor walking area, community meeting rooms, dining room and services, TV lounge and much more. Our community...
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Credo has been great. It has more of a homey feel to it. The staff-to-resident ratio is amazing so the care is more personalized, especially compared to a bigger nursing home. The staff actually sit with 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.
Our Mission is to foster peace of mind for our residents and their loved ones and to enhance each resident's individuality, promote their dignity and lovingly encourage their independence.At Country Place Memory Care, every effort has been made to ensure that you or your loved one are provided...
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It was a wonderful experience. I would say that the care was incredible and the admission process was such a comforting experience during a very stressful time that I actually cried in relief to know there...
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.
Upgrade Your Senior Living LifestyleIt’s time to trade the stress and hassles of living at home for free time and interesting activities to fill it. While you’re at it, you can trade the isolation and worry that often comes from living at home for a full social circle and the comfort knowing that...
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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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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 father-in-law lived here for 2 years before recently passing away. He remained at River Bend in comfort through his last days and I couldn't be more grateful to the staff that he grew to love for all of...
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.
At River Bend, assisted living by Americare, our focus is on you. Our person-centered approach to care puts residents and their families at the heart of everything we do.When you visit River Bend, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of...
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It's a very pleasant place - simply the way the whole setup is done. They have a beautiful outdoor patio with trees, lawns, grass, and it's completely enclosed. The employees that I meet and work with are...
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.
A Great Spot for a Life Lived WellA life full of the stress and hassles that come along with living at home isn’t the only way to do senior living. At our warm, welcoming community, seniors get to leave the cooking, cleaning, and household chores to us while they explore a life lived well. We are...
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We chose Country Place Senior Living because of its location, this is where my mom lived the last 70 years for we were comfortable. It was also friendly, pleasant, and comfortable environment. The room sizes...
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 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 now available to the Hoisington community. Country Place has maintained a respected reputation as a leader in the assisted living industry. Our...
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No place better than here. The openness invites participation and one doesn’t feel isolated from other residents. One can get acquainted faster and be able to participate in activities or get together with...
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.
Arbor Court Retirement Community at Salina is a retirement community in Salina, Kansas. For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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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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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 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...
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: 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: 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, 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: 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
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Call Northgate Manor today for Affordable Senior Living!At Northgate Manor we know your independence is important to you, yet it is comforting to know our professional, friendly staff is available to take care of the maintenance and service requests you may have. That is why our residents enjoy...
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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 Cedars has been in business for 123 years and is located on a beautifully landscaped 60 acre campus. There are several levels of care provided on our campus and the management staff averages at least 15 years of experience. We have an excellent reputation and are able to attract residents...
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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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.
Bethany Village (formerly Bethany Home Association) is a vital part of the Smoky Valley, providing quality senior care since 1911. As a non-profit mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Churches of America, our mission has always been to serve our elders with dignity, compassion, and grace....
Cost of independent living in Rice County, KS
The average cost of senior living in Rice County is $3,469 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include The Highlands, KS with an average of $3,127 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rice County, KS vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rice County, KS vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Rice County, KS by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Rice County
Recent reviews for independent living in Rice County
River Bend in Great Bend, KS
5.0
My sister lived at River Bend for almost 4 years and recently passed away there. The staff and administration are the most caring and compassionate people I have ever met. My sister absolutely loved living here and loved the food as well! They were always so helpful when we had questions and ...
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Brookdale Salina Fairdale
5.0
I like this community for the good care for my dad. The staff is always keeping me updated on his progress. He is active but both of my parents are here and like that they are offered activities. We would recommend this community to other families for good care and the good value.
Brookdale Salina Kirwin
4.2
They did a really good job at explaining everything to us and the process and such. They obviously care about the residents that they are taking care of. I do not think I have any recommendations on anything they can improve on.
Rice County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rice County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rice County, 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 Rice County 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 Rice County 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
30%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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Availability of select dining options in Rice County 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 Rice County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
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Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rice County 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 Rice County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Legend of Hutchinson, Brookdale McPherson and Brookdale Salina Kirwin are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rice County, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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