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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Baxter Springs, KS

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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: 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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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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I have family who have lived at Autumn Place since January 2016, including my mother, father and step-mother. I have found the staff to be exceptionally friendly and helpful at all times. My parents adjusted...
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: 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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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: 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.
Prairie Hill is located in Joplin, Missouri which is in southern Jasper County and northern Newton County. Joplin Missouri is home to Grand Falls which is the largest naturally flowing waterfall in Missouri. Charming appeal and wonderful people fill the town of Joplin with the atmosphere and...
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Northpark is a very nice place, I'm really enjoying it here! I got one of their handicap accessible apartments and I really like how easy to reach everything is. The staff here is friendly and professional,...
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.
Northpark is a senior apartment complex located in the vibrant city of Joplin, Missouri which is in southern Jasper County and northern Newton County. With friendly and respectful residents, Northpark is a fantastic location for your new home. Joplin is a bustling city with lots of places to...
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: 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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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.
Webwood Assisted Living is a family owned facility conveniently located minutes from I-49, directly across from the Neosho Golf Course. This beautiful "state of the art" facility boasts spectacular sunsets from our 70 foot back patio looking over a picturesque valley, all part of a 15 acre...
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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: 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: 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: 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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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: 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.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Carrington Place in Pittsburg. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm of Carrington Place. We believe in...
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.
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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: 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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Baptist Village Honey Creek is a lovely independent living facility with a friendly Christian atmosphere. It has both apartments and duplexes. There is a beauty shop on premises. Carports are available for...
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Baxter Springs, KS

The average cost of senior living in Baxter Springs is $2,930 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walnut, KS with an average of $2,067 per month.

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

Baxter Springs, KS
$2,930/mo
$2,962/mo
$2,560/mo

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

Baxter Springs, KS
$2,930/mo
$3,762/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$3,488/mo
Independent Living
$2,930/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,838/mo
Studio
$4,049/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,888/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,735/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,650/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Baxter Springs

Recent reviews for independent living in Baxter Springs

Oak Pointe of Carthage

5.0
[name removed] was totally awesome and went over and above his duty rest. The staff seem pretty nice. I was most pleased with Carthage, but I've heard really bad things from Oak point in [location removed]. It might be a completely different experience. I've understand that [name removed] has ...
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Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Pittsburg

4.0
So far everything is working out well for my mother here. She has been in the hospital a bit, so her time has been limited. The staff have been pretty decent. The residents have been nice and friendly. I know she is going be safe and in good hands. So far this is a community I would recommend.

Honeycreek Retirement Village in Grove, OK

5.0
Very clean and nice looking apartments. It is owned by the Southern Baptist and has a strong Christian environment. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming, both the employees and residence. [Name removed], the manager has worked there for many years and is truly called to this job. He goes ...
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Baxter Springs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baxter Springs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baxter Springs, 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 Baxter Springs 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 Baxter Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Baxter Springs, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Baxter Springs 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 Baxter Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Baxter Springs, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
15.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baxter Springs 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 Baxter Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Baxter Springs, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
23.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
13.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.3%
46.1%
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Concordia of Bella Vista, College View Manor and Oak Pointe of Neosho are the top-rated independent living facilities near Baxter Springs, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 78 independent living facilities near Baxter Springs, Kansas. See the full list.

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