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Photo of The Crestone
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It's been a very good experience so far - facility is very nice - some staff turnover with housekeeping but they do a good job - food service sometimes slow but overall very good - having PT onsite is very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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Photo of The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek
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I moved my aunt to the Oxford grand from an assisted living home in Saint Joseph,. I needed her closer to me and there were some issues at the other home that were undesirable. At the time she moved, she was...
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.
Our VisionOur experiences, and our hearts, have taught us well that success in this industry is defined by the genuine care and respect that we extend to the senior community and their families. For us, that care and respect is intrinsic to who we are.
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Photo of Sunrise of Lenexa
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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The staff are attentive. They have an activities director that has regular activities for the residents. The food cooking is supervised by a chef so good meals. The rooms are well sized. The feel of the...
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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Photo of Avenue 81
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33 Floor plans available
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I was officially a resident as of [date removed]. However, I have not spent a night there. I am almost ready to make the move. I have eaten there several times. Food is very good. The facility is very clean....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Avenue 81 will redefine the way you think about retirement living. As a luxury senior living community, Avenue 81 provides all the modern services and amenities of an upscale resort with no upfront buy-in. Plus, we’re conveniently located just steps away from the many restaurants and shops of...
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44 Floor plans available
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While my mother has enjoyed living here. I do feel that we were mislead during the tour about certain things. Interim Healthcare that they claim is their in house healthcare provider [name removed] LPN,...
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.
Welcome to Overland Park Place, a Five Star Quality Care Senior Living community located in the heart of Overland Park. Conveniently located near shopping, medical facilities and other attractions, Overland Park Place offers a carefree, casual lifestyle dedicated to the beauty of choice. Our...
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Photo of Alto Overland Park
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33 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about the community is that the people are great and very caring. However, they need to improve on transition to their doctors , medication ordering and purchasing and Communication
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.
Live your best life within a dynamic, engaging community that features exceptional accommodations, services and experiences. Enjoy each day to the fullest with maximum independence, supported by a personalized care plan and passionate caregivers. Your loved one will flourish with an enriching...
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Have had 3 activities directors over last year. Mom never remembers. Calendar needs to be posted on website. I never know what mom does. It's expensive and had another rate increase this year. As far as...
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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Photo of Corby Place
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I would recommend Corby Place to others. [Name removed] runs the facility and she is fantastic, she calls me with any issues. The nursing staff is also great. My uncle's apartment is cleaned once a week and...
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.
Corby Place Senior Living is a 14-story historical building with 76 apartments, which is the tallest building in St. Joseph. All apartments have a full kitchen with a dishwasher, stove and refrigerator, large closets, and self-regulating thermostats. There are seven different one and two-bedroom...
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Photo of Delaware Highlands
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Staff is amazingly helpful, friendly and professional. Yes, we would recommend Delaware Highlands to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living is focused on providing assisted living services for the low to moderate income senior adult. Delaware Highlands offers a warm home-like setting for all our residents. We provide affordable assisted living in a compassionate, caring manner so that senior adults...
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So far, no complaints. Everyone from staff to residents are so friendly and helpful!! The place is well kept and so much for residents to do. Very accommodating!!
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.
Englewood Vista is a 55+ senior housing community in Gladstone, Clay County, MO, just minutes away from Kansas City. Our location is surrounded by beautifully landscaped greenery, and is located close to shopping, dining, downtown Kansas City, and many other locations without sacrificing any of...
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Photo of Addington Place of Shoal Creek
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.5
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Very pleased with Addington place. The rooms are nice and the help is a-lot more caring to the residents. The help is always looking to make her stay better. The activities they do with the residents are fun...
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.
Welcome to Addington Place of Shoal Creek! A beautiful community decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often than not the scent of something delicious baking in the kitchen. A place where independence thrives but help is just a call away.Addington Place of Shoal Creek enjoys...
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Photo of Glenwood Village of Overland Park
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55 Floor plans available
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I never met the new Executive Director or the Marketing Manager so don't have any input on them (both were hired after my mother was already a resident. [name removed] (business manager) was absolutely...
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.
Glenwood Village of Overland Park provides assisted living and memory care services to seniors in the Overland Park, Kansas area. The city of Overland Park has excellent healthcare and recreational options, making it an ideal place for retirement.Our spacious apartments come with all of the...
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Photo of Holiday Garden Village
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The company that provides in home services on site is a third party separate from the building management company and is paid separately.
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.
Garden Village provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Our all-inclusive month-to-month rent covers: - Private apartment suites - Daily chef-prepared meals from scratch - A variety of enriching activities - Maintenance-free living - Weekly housekeeping and linen...
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Photo of Homestead of Lenexa
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All 5's - I'm impressed with how much staff must attend to in short windows and make it all work for the residence...my loved one was a real stress test on the system! Administration was always available and...
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.
Homestead Assisted Living offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that allows residents to relax and enjoy every day. We strive to provide all the amenities of home to make them feel comfortable. Whatever residents like to do, they’ll be among friends who share common interests and needs. ...
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Photo of The Groves
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[name removed] , the director, is wonderful! If your family member has dementia/mental issues, ask her to attend the assessment with your loved one. The woman who did the assessment can be cold and without...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
At The Groves, you’ll find we’re a community dedicated to your comfort and security. We’ll take care of the yard, the housekeeping, and the maintenance, leaving you free to do the things you choose to do! Feel carefree!We are located in Independence, MO-Harry Truman’s choice of retirement...
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Photo of The Grand Royale
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The staff has a high caring level and does an excellent job communicating with me. The housekeeping is dependable. Moving in was easy -- they provide large flat carts and luggage carriers that came in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Photo of Twin Oaks Retirement Community
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The Twin Oaks team is wonderful! Lori is such a caring Director and [name removed] works diligently, wearing several hats to keep the residents happy! They are truly a family and for the almost 4 yrs Mom...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Twin Oaks Independent Living is designed to maintain individuality and independence. Our elegant community provides hospitality and a worry free lifestyle in a safe and secure environment. Interesting and exciting social, recreational and educational activities and events are part of our...
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Photo of Vintage Park at Tonganoxie
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Staff is helpful and supportive. Facility is very clean. Mom was able to make friends and enjoy the social activities. According to my mom, more choices and quantity would improve the food. I believe they...
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.
Vintage Park at Tonganoxie is a beautiful assisted living community located in the growing community of Tonganoxie, Kansas. Tonganoxie is well known throughout the state for providing a high quality of life for residents including a low crime rate, high quality educational opportunities, peaceful...
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Photo of Hillside Village of Desoto
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Overall it was very good experience and I liked most of the people that were there because they seem to care. If I had not moved away I would consider this for my own independent living and rehab place.
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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Photo of Arbor Court Retirement Community at Alvamar
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My husband and I have lived here for 8 months. The staff is ALWAYS friendly, which has a huge effect. Nobody ever says, "That is not my job." or, "I am too busy." The residents are mostly very friendly...
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.
Looking to age gracefully in a senior independent retirement community? Come visit the Arbor Court Retirement Community at Alvamar in Lawrence, Kansas, an independent retirement community designed for active adults that are 55 and over. Our residents enjoy the best in carefree living. Each person...
Photo of Homestead of Shawnee
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22 Floor plans available
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The staff seems to be very nice and caring even when the patients are having a bad day. I have eaten there, and I found the food to be very good. The manager and supervising nurse ([name removed]) are very...
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.
Homestead of Shawnee is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Shawnee, 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. Homestead of Shawnee offers many services and amenities...
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Photo of Benton House of Lenexa
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44 Floor plans available
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The director when I was there [name removed] was my lifeline and savior to communicate with my Long Term Care insurance to learn the correct terms to describe our needs. Great and compassionate personal staf
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Lenexa the most desired in the...
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When I interviewed at Silvercrest I found [name removed] to be gracious and helpful. I moved in [date removed] and I find the staff friendly and helpful, from the top on down. The girls who clean are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Silvercrest at College View is an exciting new concept in Senior Community Living with lots of variety and amenities to choose from. Our unique and beautiful brand new buildings are contemporary and do not look like the traditional retirement or Assisted Living community. Large spacious floor to...
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Some of the kindest staff and management very willing to work together to customize the experience. They offer large rooms in memory care and have beautiful public areas.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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Photo of The Wellington Senior Living
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My Mom and Mother in law love it. Bingo and the crafts the entertainment the beauty shop are their Favs. The food is ok. It's always clean and smells good. I would recommend it to anyone who's looking for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
The Wellington Senior Living is a community that embraces technology to improve the lifestyle, health, and overall well-being of our residents.The Wellington's full service restaurant is open daily from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm with Bistro options available 24 hours a day.The Wellington offers a full...
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Cost of independent living in Atchison, KS

The average cost of senior living in Atchison is $3,381 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Denton, KS with an average of $2,010 per month.

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

Atchison, KS
$3,381/mo
$3,461/mo
$2,018/mo

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

Atchison, KS
$3,381/mo
$3,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,560/mo
Independent Living
$3,381/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,617/mo
Studio
$4,491/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,374/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,672/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,024/mo

Senior living costs in Atchison 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: Atchison, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAtchison, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,381/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,672/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,560/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Atchison, KS:$3,381/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Atchison, KS:$4,672/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Atchison, KS:$4,560/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Atchison, KS, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Atchison 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
Atchison, KS$2,728/mo$2,608/mo+4.6%
Kansas$2,826/mo$2,681/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Atchison, KS
2024 average cost:$2,728/mo
2023 average cost:$2,608/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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 Atchison

Recent reviews for independent living in Atchison

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!

Vintage Park at Atchison

5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
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Atchison independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Atchison independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Atchison, 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 Atchison 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 Atchison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Atchison, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Atchison 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 Atchison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Atchison, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Atchison 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 Atchison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Atchison, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.4%
47%
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