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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Brainerd, KS

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 34 independent living facilities in Brainerd, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like College Hill, Cow Town and Riverside.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Wichita, Andover and Valley Center.

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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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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Plaza North Senior Residences is an apartment community designed with all of the comforts and conveniences in mind for resident's ages 55 or better. This beautifully landscaped community is located in northeast Wichita and is conveniently connected to the North east Senior Center which houses a...
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Cost of independent living in Brainerd, KS

The average cost of senior living in Brainerd is $3,207 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Potwin, KS with an average of $3,064 per month.

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

Brainerd, KS
$3,207/mo
$3,064/mo

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

Brainerd, KS
$3,207/mo
$3,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,438/mo
Independent Living
$3,207/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,875/mo
Studio
$4,597/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,418/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,635/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,145/mo

Senior living costs in Brainerd 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: Brainerd, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrainerd, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,207/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,729/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,438/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Brainerd, KS:$3,207/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Brainerd, KS:$4,729/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Brainerd, KS:$4,438/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Brainerd, KS, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Brainerd 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Brainerd, KS$2,478/mo$2,722/mo-9.0%
Kansas$2,717/mo$2,587/mo+5.0%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Brainerd, KS
2024 average cost:$2,478/mo
2023 average cost:$2,722/mo
Percent change:-9.0%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$2,717/mo
2023 average cost:$2,587/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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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 Brainerd

Recent reviews for independent living in Brainerd

Vintage Park at Waterfront in Wichita, KS

4.9
It's a friendly, well-run place. The food is varied, and it's good quality. It tastes like something you'd get at a restaurant. They clean the rooms weekly. They seem to not be staffed well enough sometimes, so you have to wait a little longer if you need help. I think they have a hard time ...
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KMH in Wichita, KS

5.0
We absolutely love the KMH community, from the staff it has just been a wonderful positive experience. We have had no drawbacks or complaints whatsoever. The staff members seem very happy and content - they do not put on a show and for that it makes the biggest difference. If the staff are happy ...
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Regent Park Assisted Living and Memory Care in Wichita, KS

4.4
The staff are very helpful and courteous. The staff does tend to get just and in a routine of what they need to get done that day but everyone is very helpful overall. The facility is very clean and it is understandable that it might be a little tricky to totally eliminate some smells.

Brainerd independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brainerd independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brainerd, 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 Brainerd 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 Brainerd 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
29.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Brainerd 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 Brainerd communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brainerd, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brainerd 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 Brainerd offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brainerd, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
37%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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