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The cost of independent living in Rice County is about $3,170 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 41 options. Read 139 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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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.
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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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.
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...
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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: 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.
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....
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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.
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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Eaglecrest allows my mother her independence and privacy, yet the staff are always nearby to assist. Eaglecrest offers opportunities for our family to participate in the activities at the community. All of...
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.
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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.
McCall Manor is an independent living community located in the beautiful city of Salina, Kansas. The area has numerous restaurants, historical sites and museums to provide a high quality of entertainment to everyone. A part of Saline County, Salina is a wonderful place to live and the inviting...
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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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Salina Presbyterian Manor has been such a blessing to my mom. There is no other community I wanted my mom to be in as she was showing signs of dementia and I knew she would decline over the years and would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Rice County, KS

The average cost of senior living in Rice County is $3,170 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alden, KS with an average of $2,487 per month.

Independent living costs in Rice County, KS, vs. nearby counties

Rice County, KS
$3,170/mo
$3,145/mo
$3,120/mo

Independent living costs in Rice County, KS, vs. state and national averages

Rice County, KS
$3,170/mo
$3,844/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Rice County, KS, vs. other senior living options

$4,168/mo
Independent Living
$3,170/mo

Independent living costs in Rice County, KS, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,921/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,428/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,303/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,428/mo

Senior living costs in Rice County vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Rice County, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRice County, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,170/mo$3,844/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,168/mo$5,047/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,168/mo$4,957/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Rice County, KS:$3,170/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Rice County, KS:$4,168/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Rice County, KS:$4,168/mo
Kansas:$4,957/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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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 Great Bend

4.6
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 very friendly and helpful. There are a lot of restrictions on visiting right now due to ...
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Brookdale McPherson

4.0
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 increased $[removed] in one year.

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.
Rice County, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
10.5%
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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.
Rice County, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
17.2%
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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.
Rice County, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
13.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.9%
46.4%
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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.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Rice County, Kansas. See the full list.
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