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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated in the beautiful town of Wichita, Sedgwick County, KS, West Park Tower offers senior citizens a comfortable, full-service living situation where they can truly enjoy life. With more than 100 parks in the area, there is no question that there are plenty of nature-centric things to do and...
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the facility has really came a long way. Its clean, caters to all ages, offers alot of activities and you never smell bad odors like you do in alot of facilities. Its like a city within a city with their...
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.
Affordable community with 4 different sizes & floor plans of apartments in a quiet neighborhood.Individual Climate Control, Emergency Call System, Secured Entrance and Security Cameras, Patios and Balconies in all apartments, Kitchens in all apartments, Month-to-Month Rent and 24 Hour Nursing...
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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.
Thank you so much for your interest in our community! We are excited to share the new openings we have available for lease and boast of our immense progress we have made to these properties. We have completely renovated each building with an updated color palette, while maintaining the history...
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Staff was very, very friendly, very clean. Food was very good. They delivered meals to my aunt when she did not feel like going to the diner would’ve love to stay longer, but my aunt needed more care and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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These are so nice and affordable. They are only 3 years old so everything is brand new and maintenance and management are AMAZING!!!
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.
Regal Cottages is an affordable senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older located in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Regal Cottages 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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I chose Twin Lakes Apartments mainly for the location. The apartment I had had a swimming pool right out behind it with a fountain. We would go everyday when the weather permitted and sit around and talk. I...
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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Whoever wrote that review in 2015 is a liar!! Shadyway Plaza is a wonderful place to live for people age 50 and up. One of our residents is 104 years old and doesn't have one complaint and none of us are...
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Cost of independent living in Doster, KS

The average cost of senior living in Doster is $3,531 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wellington, KS with an average of $3,489 per month.

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

Doster, KS
$3,531/mo
$3,576/mo

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

Doster, KS
$3,531/mo
$3,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,570/mo
Independent Living
$3,531/mo

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

Studio
$5,481/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,873/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,617/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,750/mo

Senior living costs in Doster 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: Doster, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDoster, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,531/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,946/mo$4,931/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,570/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Doster, KS:$3,531/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Doster, KS:$4,946/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Doster, KS:$4,570/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Doster, KS, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Doster 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
Doster, KS$2,922/mo$2,325/mo+25.7%
Kansas$2,826/mo$2,681/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Doster, KS
2024 average cost:$2,922/mo
2023 average cost:$2,325/mo
Percent change:+25.7%
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 Doster

Recent reviews for independent living in Doster

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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Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Ponca City

5.0
I haven't had any concerns at all, they seem to do a really good job taking care of her. I have been so satisfied and happy. It's clean, the employees are very friendly. I am there all the time, I have never seen any one of them turn their head to not speak to me. I could not be any happier it's ...
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Doster independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Doster independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Doster, 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 Doster 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 Doster 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
29.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Doster 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 Doster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Doster 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 Doster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
19.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.8%
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Ascension Living Via Christi Village Georgetown, Reflection Ridge Retirement Community and Parkwest are the top-rated independent living facilities near Doster, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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