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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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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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...
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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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The apartment that my friend is in is perfect. She has a door in her living room that goes to the outside so she can take her dogs out. She has a washer sand dryer in her apartment, I think the place is...
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.
Rosewood Place is an affordable senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older located in Lenexa, Johnson County, Kansas. Rosewood Place is located with easy access to nearby shopping centers, coffee shops, banking, houses of worship, parks, nail and beauty salons, opportunities for...
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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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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, 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.
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: 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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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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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...
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.
Wild-Kat Estates is a family-owned and operated assisted living community where we are a family. Each resident is a part of all of our extended family from the moment we meet. We pride ourselves on one-on-one time with each resident so they feel comfortable.
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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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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, 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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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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.
Mount Washington Senior Apartments Offers a unique living experience with this historically restored building which was once the first elementary school of Independence. Mount Washington appreciates its historical roots with its warm designs, in-home chalkboards, restored hardwood floors, and...
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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.
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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...
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.
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...
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: 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.
Thank you for your interest in Claridge Court! We are a Life Care community, located in Prairie Village, Kansas. In response to your request, I am enclosing some basic information. I would encourage you to make a personal visit to our community to see firsthand the lifestyle enjoyed by over 170...
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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...

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$4,558/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.:$4,558/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.

Atchison, KSKS stateNational

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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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Riverstone Retirement Community, Novel Place Overland Park and Vintage Gardens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Atchison, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 214 independent living facilities near Atchison, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Atchison, Kansas are Riverstone Retirement Community, Novel Place Overland Park and Vintage Gardens. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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