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5 Best Independent Living Communities in Commonwealth, KS

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Commonwealth area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Commonwealth. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 5 independent living facilities in Commonwealth, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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You may also consider nearby communities such as Joplin, Neosho and Miami.

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zipAveragecost: $3,252

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9.2
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9.2
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4 star
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The food is good. The room is clean. The staff is friendly. He seems to be able to get rides to the doctor on Walmart. I would recommend them to others - but there may be a data center going in next door.
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.
We do the work so that you can live the life you’ve always wanted.The Wildwood offers services and amenities that make life open and full of opportunity for residents. We bring events to residents. We take care of tidying up. We work with residents and families to make a health plan. We do the...
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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.
Photo of Baxter Springs Senior Residences
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Commonwealth, KS

The average cost of senior living in Commonwealth is $3,252 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cherokee, KS with an average of $2,740 per month.

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

Commonwealth, KS
$3,252/mo
$2,908/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,177/mo
Independent Living
$3,252/mo

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

Studio
$2,899/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,295/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,264/mo

Senior living costs in Commonwealth 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: Commonwealth, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCommonwealth, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,252/mo$2,908/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,675/mo$5,773/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,177/mo$7,205/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Commonwealth, KS:$3,252/mo
Kansas:$2,908/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Commonwealth, KS:$4,675/mo
Kansas:$5,773/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Commonwealth, KS:$6,177/mo
Kansas:$7,205/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Commonwealth, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Commonwealth 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.

Commonwealth, KSKS stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Commonwealth, KS

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Commonwealth 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 average 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
Commonwealth, KS$3,178/mo$2,993/mo+6.2%
Kansas$2,593/mo$2,585/mo+0.3%
National$3,054/mo$2,869/mo+6.4%
Commonwealth, KS
2024 average cost:$3,178/mo
2023 average cost:$2,993/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$2,593/mo
2023 average cost:$2,585/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,054/mo
2023 average cost:$2,869/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
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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 Commonwealth

Recent reviews for independent living in Commonwealth

College View Manor in Joplin, MO

5.0
I would highly recommend this place to anyone that needs the services that is offered here. I have been here almost a year and have not regretted my decision to stay here.

Wildwood Senior Living in Joplin, MO

4.3
The staff were consistently friendly, welcoming, and very helpful throughout my stay, always willing to assist with questions or requests and making the experience more pleasant overall. The room sizes were acceptable and provided enough space to feel comfortable, with everything laid out in a ...
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Oak Pointe of Neosho

4.0
It feels more like home than some of the other places. Most of the staff seem to really care. Yes, we would recommend Oak Pointe of Neosho, a Viva Community to other families.

Commonwealth independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Commonwealth independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Commonwealth, 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 Commonwealth 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 Commonwealth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Commonwealth, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.4%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.1%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.6%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Commonwealth 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 Commonwealth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Commonwealth, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.8%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
29%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.6%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Commonwealth 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 Commonwealth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Commonwealth, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.3%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.9%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.4%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.5%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.1%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.6%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.2%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.6%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Wildwood Senior Living, Senior Citizens Village and Baxter Springs Senior Residences are the top-rated independent living facilities near Commonwealth, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near Commonwealth, Kansas. See the full list.
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