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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ulysses, KS
The cost of independent living in Ulysses is about $2,704 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 4 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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8.0
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3 reviews
It's nice location and the staff is very friendly and patient with my father. I would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Fantastic Care for Fantastic Kansas SeniorsFor Kansas seniors looking for a more relaxed lifestyle, we are an assisted living community located in beautiful Liberal, Kansas. Our community is set on four acres of perfectly manicured grounds with walking paths and outdoor areas for our residents 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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44 Floor plans available
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.
Western Prairie Senior Living is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living and skilled nursing in Ulysses, 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. Western Prairie offers many...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
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.
We provide maintenance free living in one, two and three bedroom duplex apartments for seniors and families in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Sublette, Kansas (KS).
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Garden Valley Retirement is a very good place to live and has a small homey atmosphere. The apartments are roomy and the common areas in the facility are very nice. I would highly recommend Garden Valley...
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.
Situated in a quiet, residential neighborhood, Garden Valley Retirement Village has been a name to trust for over 50 years. The spacious, independent living apartments offer the amenities and convenient services you need so that you can have time to enjoy yourself. Monthly rent includes: *Two...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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.
The Ranch House is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living and skilled nursing in Garden City, 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. The Ranch House offers many services...
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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Cost of independent living in Ulysses, KS
The average cost of senior living in Ulysses is $2,704 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elkhart, KS with an average of $1,173 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ulysses, KS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ulysses, KS vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Ulysses
Recent reviews for independent living in Ulysses
Brookdale Liberal Springs
4.0
The Brookdale Liberal Springs is a good community because their staff is great. They are open to suggestions and really try to accommodate to all of my father's needs. The place is kept clean and is maintained very well. I haven't tried any of the food, but my sister has had lunch there and ...
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Ulysses independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ulysses independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ulysses, 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 Ulysses 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 Ulysses partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ulysses, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ulysses 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 Ulysses communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ulysses, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ulysses 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 Ulysses offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ulysses, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Liberal Springs, Ulysses Plaza Senior Housing LP and Western Prairie Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ulysses, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Ulysses, Kansas. See the full list.
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