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The cost of independent living in Riverdale is about $3,636 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 31 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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Photo of Homestead of Wellington
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We absolutely loved Homestead in Wellington. They were very kind and supportive and took good care of our mother. She did pass away last year. We appreciate your help in finding a place for her
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.
Homestead of Wellington is a senior care community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Wellington, KS.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require 24-hour care. Homestead of Wellington offers many services and...
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11 Floor plan available
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The Staff is excellent. They are caring and friendly. I feel like my mother is well taken care of. The activities are okay but I think more thought could be put into them. My mom doesn't like participating...
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 Rich and Full RetirementPrepare to discover a rich and full retirement here in our assisted living community in Derby, Kansas. You will love the intimate, single-story building that provides you with endless opportunities to explore new hobbies and make new friends. Because we handle all the...
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I think it's a very nice place. I always feel very welcomed there when I visit. Everyone is very friendly. The administrator is a very nice woman and has helped me out immensely. It's always very tidy. ...
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.
Homestead of Derby is a senior care community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Derby, KS.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require 24-hour care. Homestead of Derby offers many services and amenities including...
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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: 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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The Staff at Copperstone were very helpful in getting Mom moved in & taking care of the transition. They are all kind & go out of their way to make this potentially difficult time as easy as possible. The...
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.
Copperstone Retirement is located in Derby, KS. This community is an independent living community, and it offers residents a great place to call home. Derby is a part of Sedgwick County, and it provides a quiet place for individuals to call home. Those who spend time in Derby as residents or...
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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.
Clarksville, Indiana is a quaint little town on the banks of the Ohio River. It's the perfect place for your loved ones to grow old gracefully. This is the goal of the kind, caring staff at Riverview Village. The residents of this senior care community are enveloped in love. The staff cares...
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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.
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They try to make her feel like she is a part of the community and help her out. They could improve on the variety in their diet. Also, we are having some issues with medication. We have some problems with...
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.
Avita Senior Living in Derby is designed to give each resident a sense of home and independence. We are built much more like one's own home where bedrooms are located close to living and dining areas. Our community has 33 private rooms and features 6 floor plans to choose from. Each room has...
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Cost of independent living in Riverdale, KS

The average cost of senior living in Riverdale is $3,636 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Douglass, KS with an average of $3,119 per month.

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

Riverdale, KS
$3,636/mo

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

Riverdale, KS
$3,636/mo
$3,808/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$5,040/mo
Independent Living
$3,636/mo

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

Studio
$5,138/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,433/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Riverdale

Recent reviews for independent living in Riverdale

Comfort and Love Wichita

4.3
Over I liked the directors and staff. I felt there were not enough events/activities. In some ways their newness showed. Still figuring some things out. They offer activites such as; craft, group exercise,trivia/word games. and occasional entertainment.

KMH in Wichita, KS

5.0
We absolutely love the KMH community, from the staff it has just been a wonderful positive experience. We have had no drawbacks or complaints whatsoever. The staff members seem very happy and content - they do not put on a show and for that it makes the biggest difference. If the staff are happy ...
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Homestead of Derby

4.9
The community is loving, caring, and empathetic towards the residents. I couldn't put my parents in a better place. The community works well with hospice. The food is pretty good for the residents. The portion sizes are good with wide variety. It would be helpful if more salads would be ...
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Riverdale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverdale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riverdale, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverdale 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 Riverdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riverdale, KSNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverdale 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 Riverdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riverdale, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ascension Living Via Christi Village Georgetown, Avita Senior Living at Rolling Hills and Parkwest are the top-rated independent living facilities near Riverdale, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Riverdale, Kansas. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Riverdale, Kansas is Parkwest. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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