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The cost of independent living in Wagstaff is about $3,729 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 285 options. Read 4493 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: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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: 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: 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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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.
Cedar Square is a senior housing community in South Cedar, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas. It has a very active senior housing program for citizens aged 55 years and older. It is tucked away from the bustling noise of the city with the greenery surrounding the locality creating a stunningly...
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.
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So far so good. Except sometimes my loved one is depressed and doesn't want to get out of bed. She didn't want to eat which resulted in her fainting. I had to go over and take her to the ER. They could use a...
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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.
Waterford SouthWaterford South is an assisted living community located in the quaint residential outskirts of Kansas City, Missouri. Just walking distance from a golf course and shopping mall, residents of Waterford South enjoy plenty of nearby entertainment and dining even while surrounded by a...
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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.
Nettleton Manor Apartments is a senior, 62 and over housing community located in Bonner Springs, Johnson, Leavenworth, and Wyandotte counties, KS. Our community is located in the metropolitan city, but is within walking distance to a local park and the Kansas River. The views make it a great...
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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.
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They have potlucks and lunches and desserts and stuff like that. My mother in law lives there and so now both my parents live there, so they chose it because of convinience and they had an opening available....
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.
Le Grand Retirement Village is a perfect community style apartment complex for Seniors 55 and older. We are a peaceful setting that is hidden beneath the Oak trees in the residential area of downtown Lee's Summit. Our large courtyard with 2 spacious gazebos adds to the serenity and charm of our...
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Chatham Senior Apartments will open this fall and is exclusive for the Senior 55 and over. Chatham Senior Apartments, located in Kansas City Missouri, offers beautiful spacious 1 (one) and 2 (two) bedroom apartments designed with you in mind. Fully equipped kitchens and mini blinds are included...
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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While I was online I got to see a bunch of communities but I chose this one because I saw a bunch of good reviews. The staff is really nice. They’re friendly and personable. The staff makes sure my mom gets...
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.
Palestine Commons is an independent living community that is located in Kansas City, MO. Kansas City is part of Jackson, Clay, Platte, and Cass counties. The city offers much to both residents and guests, providing them with the opportunity to get out and do something. Kansas City provides such...
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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.
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.
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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: 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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They are professional. The staff is attentive. They are open to suggestions. They show care toward residents. It is clean and smells nice. The food is good. The room size is sufficient. The layout is nice.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Wagstaff, KS

The average cost of senior living in Wagstaff is $3,729 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Parker, KS with an average of $3,203 per month.

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

Wagstaff, KS
$3,729/mo
$4,199/mo

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

Wagstaff, KS
$3,729/mo
$3,849/mo
U.S. national average
$4,163/mo

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

$5,160/mo
Independent Living
$3,729/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,247/mo
Studio
$4,980/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,675/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,987/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,083/mo

Senior living costs in Wagstaff 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: Wagstaff, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWagstaff, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,729/mo$3,849/mo$4,163/mo
Assisted Living$5,266/mo$5,065/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$5,160/mo$4,978/mo$4,957/mo
Independent Living
Wagstaff, KS:$3,729/mo
Kansas:$3,849/mo
U.S.:$4,163/mo
Assisted Living
Wagstaff, KS:$5,266/mo
Kansas:$5,065/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Wagstaff, KS:$5,160/mo
Kansas:$4,978/mo
U.S.:$4,957/mo
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Independent living costs in Wagstaff, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Wagstaff 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Wagstaff, KS

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wagstaff 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wagstaff, KS$2,944/mo$2,803/mo+5.0%
Kansas$2,826/mo$2,681/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Wagstaff, KS
2024 average cost:$2,944/mo
2023 average cost:$2,803/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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 Wagstaff

Recent reviews for independent living in Wagstaff

Vintage Park at Gardner

4.3
We really like the nursing staff and the manager, our only complaint we have about the place is over the weekends there are no regular staff members. The rooms are nice, and our loved ones thing the food is good.

Senior Star at Villa Ventura in Kansas City, MO

5.0
So far I'm very satisfied with Villa Ventura!!! I'm extremely pleased with [name removed] who set the expectation for the facility!!! She went over and beyond to accommodate getting my mom situated with limited notice. Most of the Interim Home Health staff are great as well. I'm grateful that ...
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The Wellington Senior Living in Liberty, MO

4.4
They all seem pleasant and helpful snd try to accommodate your suggestions. However they have to report to their boss too. My mom has recommended to others and a few have moved in. I think this place struggles like all others with retention of employees. It's hard to see someone go that they ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and warmth of the staff at various communities, including at Shawnee Hills Senior Living, where they go out of their way to make new residents feel at home. This friendliness extends to residents, creating a caring community atmosphere.
Variety of activities and opportunities for engagement. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered, like art classes, game nights, and outings to local attractions, as mentioned at The Reserve at Mission and Overland Park Place. These opportunities keep residents engaged and active.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, such as at Aventura at Overland Park, where staff ensure the common areas and private apartments are kept in excellent condition. Renovated living spaces and modern amenities add to the overall appeal.
Comfortable and spacious living quarters. Many residents find their living spaces to be comfortable and roomy, as noted at Novel Place Blue Springs and Shawnee Hills Senior Living, where private apartments offer ample space for personal belongings and individual preferences.
Supportive and caring community atmosphere. The sense of community is a significant factor in residents' satisfaction, with several reviews highlighting the supportive and caring environment at places like The Welstone and Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, where neighbors and staff look out for one another.
High-quality meals and dining experiences. Food is a priority for many residents, and several communities, such as The Princeton Senior Living and Town Village of Leawood, offer delicious meals and attentive dining services, accommodating individual dietary needs and preferences.
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Wagstaff independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wagstaff independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wagstaff, 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 Wagstaff 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 Wagstaff 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
31.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.5%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.8%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wagstaff 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 Wagstaff communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.1%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wagstaff 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 Wagstaff offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.3%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.6%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.2%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.1%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.8%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
28.3%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.7%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Riverstone Retirement Community, Brookdale Overland Park 119th and Novel Place Blue Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wagstaff, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 285 independent living facilities near Wagstaff, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Wagstaff, Kansas are Riverstone Retirement Community, Brookdale Overland Park 119th and Town Village of Leawood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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