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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wabaunsee, KS

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The cost of independent living in Wabaunsee is about $3,636 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 61 options. Read 409 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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Wabaunsee, KS

The average cost of senior living in Wabaunsee is $3,636 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alta Vista, KS with an average of $3,486 per month.

Independent living costs in Wabaunsee, KS, vs. nearby cities

Wabaunsee, KS
$3,636/mo
$3,784/mo

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

Wabaunsee, KS
$3,636/mo
$3,844/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Wabaunsee, KS, vs. other senior living options

$4,528/mo
Independent Living
$3,636/mo

Independent living costs in Wabaunsee, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,197/mo
Studio
$5,643/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,212/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,423/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,375/mo

Senior living costs in Wabaunsee vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Wabaunsee, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWabaunsee, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,636/mo$3,844/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,616/mo$5,047/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,528/mo$4,957/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Wabaunsee, KS:$3,636/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Wabaunsee, KS:$4,616/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Wabaunsee, KS:$4,528/mo
Kansas:$4,957/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Wabaunsee, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Wabaunsee and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Wabaunsee, KSKS stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Wabaunsee, KS

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wabaunsee have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wabaunsee, KS$2,820/mo$2,674/mo+5.5%
Kansas$2,826/mo$2,681/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Wabaunsee, KS
2024 average cost:$2,820/mo
2023 average cost:$2,674/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$2,826/mo
2023 average cost:$2,681/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Wabaunsee

Recent reviews for independent living in Wabaunsee

Lexington Park Independent Living in Topeka, KS

4.6
My Grandparents really love it. There are a lot of activities and the facility is very nice.

Lexington Park in Topeka, KS

4.0
I was very impressed with our experience at Lexington Park, it's a very nice place for independent senior living! It's a nice looking place, the people are all very friendly, and the apartments are a very nice size for the price! I would highly recommend them!

Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, KS

4.8
It was beautiful, really nice! It was a little more expensive. The food was a three and a half or a four, it left a little to be desired. The people were friendly and it was clean and just beautiful!

Wabaunsee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wabaunsee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wabaunsee, 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 Wabaunsee 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 Wabaunsee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wabaunsee, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wabaunsee 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 Wabaunsee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wabaunsee, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wabaunsee 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 Wabaunsee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
39.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
15.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.2%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Vintage Park at Wamego, Holiday Thornton Place and Brookdale Junction City are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wabaunsee, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 61 independent living facilities near Wabaunsee, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Wabaunsee, Kansas is Holiday Thornton Place. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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