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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bala, KS

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Photo of Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Manhattan
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99 Floor plans available
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I would rate everything at 5 except for except for cross baby. [fee removed] a month seems a little steep to me, but there's a lot of staff there that has to be paid so they supply meals house keeping...
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.
Via Christi Village - Manhattan is a premier assisted living and independent living community in Manhattan, Kansas. Manhattan offers all the amenities that residents and their families require, with available transportation, entertainment and excellent shopping opportunities. The remarkable...
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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
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.
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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55 Floor plans available
7.0
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Activities director is great Finance person hard to get ahold of Quality and variety of food is really good Hallways need to be vacuumed more
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.
Stoneybrook Assisted Living & Memory Care is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living and memory care in Manhattan, KS. We are located on Little Kitten Avenue in NW Manhattan.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on...
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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...
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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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
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.
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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.
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I was heartbroken when dad said he decided he wanted to move back home. I loved the place I thought it was perfect for him. He isn't a social person so he chose not to do any of the activities. The staffing...
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.
If Country Place Senior Living feels like home, it’s purely intentional. We have created a community in the truest sense. We have made every effort to ensure that you are provided with the very finest in supportive health care or Assisted Living. And what truly distinguishes Country Place Senior...
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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.
Homestead of Manhattan is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in NW Manhattan, 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 Manhattan offers many services and...
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Cost of independent living in Bala, KS

The average cost of senior living in Bala is $4,467 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oak Hill, KS with an average of $2,173 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bala, KS vs. nearby cities

Bala, KS
$4,467/mo
$4,467/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bala, KS vs. the state and national average

Bala, KS
$4,467/mo
$3,762/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bala vs. other types of senior living

$4,952/mo
Independent Living
$4,467/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bala, KS by room type

Studio
$7,248/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,485/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,695/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Bala

Recent reviews for independent living in Bala

Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, KS

4.8
It was beautiful, really nice! It was a little more expensive. The food was a three and a half or a four, it left a little to be desired. The people were friendly and it was clean and just beautiful!

Garden Grove Apartments in Manhattan, KS

4.3
I chose Garden Grove because of the good reviews that it got when looked and also I like the way that it is laid out. The apartment sizes are very good and I am happy with that. They do not provide meals but meals on wheels does come through. The did just recently open up the community room and ...
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Brookdale Junction City

5.0
My mom had started falling, hurting her back and hitting her head. I knew I had to find a place for her to live because I couldn’t take care of her any longer. I searched for Assisted living places around Manhattan, but couldn’t find any I liked. When I walked in to Brookdale, I immediately knew ...
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Bala independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bala independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bala, 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 Bala 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 Bala partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bala, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Bala 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 Bala communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bala, KSNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bala 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 Bala offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bala, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.1%
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