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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Willard, KS
The cost of independent living in Willard is about $3,968 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 67 options. Read 419 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Topeka, Wamego and St. Marys.
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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.
McCrite Plaza Topeka is a family-owned and operated senior living community that opened in 1975. We offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation, long-term care, as well as other healthcare services offered by trained professionals. Our community...
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This is a very nice community, and my mother is doing very well since her move here. She is getting better each day. They have a great staff at this community. They have been easy to work with, and very...
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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.
What a bustling little community you will find this to be. Their doors are always welcome to anyone who wishes to stop by for a visit. They host an annual garage sale, car show, Easter egg hunt, and many dinners and parties throughout the year. With all this going on, Jodi Smith, Director even...
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Our first impression was great, the person helping us showed genuine care and were extremely helpful. Based on the experience so far we would absolutely recommend them to others
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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.
Garden Grove Senior Apartments feature studio and one-bedroom apartments that blend quality, service, and affordability within a caring senior community. Best of all, we offer a sliding rent scale - based on income - so qualified residents do not pay more than 30% of their income for rent and...
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They are much better than the other place as far as knowledgeable and helpful staff. They contact our pharmacy and her doctors when needed. Place is very clean. The food is not as exciting as they...
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.
Foundation Park is a revolutionary senior care home, for only twelve residents, combining elegant care, comfort, and safety. Located adjacent to Colbert Hills golf course in beautiful Grand Mere, Manhattan, Kansas.Our stately designed home has views of the course and the lovely Flint Hills, both...
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Birchwood Villas is independent living at it's finest. My Mom loves it here where she is getting to know her neighbors who are absolutely awesome and she is settling in nicely. My Mom enjoys cooking her own...
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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.
Affordable Living for Seniors 55 plus! Birchwood Villas...designed for active Senior adultsAll new community features— Full-size Washer and Dryer in every apartment! Refrigerators with Icemaker! Self-cleaning ovens! Built-in microwaves! Dishwashers and disposals! Spacious Bedrooms! Exceptional...
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From day one Emporia Place has provided a safe and caring environment for our loved one. They take time to meet her physical, spiritual and emotional needs. Every time we have expressed a concern...
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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.
Emporia Place is a premiere assisted living community located in the quaint town of Emporia, Kansas. Full of small town charm, Emporia is located between the two major metropolitan areas of Topeka and Wichita. Home to Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College, Emporia is 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.
Where quality is expressed through our care. Mission Statement - Deaconess Long Term Care is devoted to meeting the needs of those individuals entrusted to our care. We foster a nurturing environment where residents, families, and employees are treated with dignity, respect and compassion. We...
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I moved mom here when I realized she needed more quality care. I appreciated how homey it felt. Staff kept mom clean and got her up every day to sit out with staff and peers. The facility was clean and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
Discover the true meaning of "home" at Aldersgate Village, where our faith-based community is built upon shared values of faith, family, and friendship. Established by United Methodist Homes, Inc. in 1979, our legacy of compassionate retirement services dates back to 1904.Nestled on a 168-acre...
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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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The homes are more of a family style and are for full care for memory care. Some employees have been here several years and are the cream of the crop. Nowhere is anything perfect but this was our choice of...
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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.
At Peggy Kelly House we recognize the difficult journey of those with early to middle stage Alzheimer’s and other memory related diseases. We offer a secure environment with dementia specific care. We encourage our residents to continue to make choices, but in a more secure environment. They...
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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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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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We provide maintenance free living in two bedroom duplex apartments for seniors in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Topeka, Kansas (KS).
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 for seniors in one and two bedroom apartments in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Topeka, Kansas (KS).
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: 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.
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Mission Towers Apartments are senior apartments located in the bustling city of Topeka, Shawnee County, KS. The Topeka area is known for the many amenities that it offers its residents. Regardless of the type of activities that you like to participate in, the Topeka area will usually have it....
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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: 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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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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Willard, KS
The average cost of senior living in Willard is $3,968 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harveyville, KS with an average of $3,531 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Willard, KS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Willard, KS vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Willard, KS by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Willard
Recent reviews for independent living in Willard
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.
Homestead of Emporia
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The staff members have been friendly and supportive from the beginning of our experience with Emporia Place. There was thorough explanation of policy and paper work that was involved with my mother's move. Over-all, we are pleased with the care, and the facility itself. My mother has joined ...
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Lexington Park in Topeka, KS
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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!
Willard independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willard, 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 Willard 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 Willard 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
31.3%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.9%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.4%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Willard 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 Willard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.4%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.8%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
23.9%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willard 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 Willard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.8%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.4%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.4%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.3%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.3%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.8%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
38.8%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
20.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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