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The cost of independent living in Watson is about $3,966 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 40 options. Read 381 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
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, Memory Care
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.
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.
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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.
Independent LivingQuiet West Lawrence Kansas LocationClose to shoppingPet Policy:Dogs are allowedCats are allowedProperty Description:Our property is conveniently located near grocery stores, banks and doctor's offices. Property grounds feature lush park like setting. Units include the following...
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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.
Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Lawrence, 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. Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living offers many...
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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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Watson, KS

The average cost of senior living in Watson is $3,966 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scranton, KS with an average of $3,533 per month.

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

Watson, KS
$3,966/mo
$3,893/mo
$4,013/mo

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

Watson, KS
$3,966/mo
$3,844/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,843/mo
Independent Living
$3,966/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,813/mo
Studio
$5,122/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,444/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,802/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,375/mo

Senior living costs in Watson 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: Watson, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatson, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,966/mo$3,844/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$5,027/mo$5,047/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,843/mo$4,957/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Watson, KS:$3,966/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Watson, KS:$5,027/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Watson, KS:$4,843/mo
Kansas:$4,957/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Watson, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Watson 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 Watson, KS

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Watson 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
Watson, KS$2,828/mo$2,787/mo+1.5%
Kansas$2,826/mo$2,681/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Watson, KS
2024 average cost:$2,828/mo
2023 average cost:$2,787/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Watson

Recent reviews for independent living in Watson

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!

Arbor Court Retirement Community at Alvamar in Lawrence, KS

5.0
I would give Arbor Court a 5 for all. What our family likes the most about the community is the friendliness of the staff... and lots of activities. Parking is a benefit too. Since my sis has a walker, everything is close enough she can get around.

Watson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watson, 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 Watson 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 Watson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watson, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Watson 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 Watson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watson, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watson 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 Watson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watson, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.9%
46.4%
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