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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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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, 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.
Vintage Park at Neodesha is a small and welcoming assisted living and memory care community offering quality healthcare in a homelike setting.Our rural town of Neodesha offers all the charm and history of small town America with modern amenities including the Wilson Medical Center, several local...
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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, 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: 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: 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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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: 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: 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...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Hepler, KS

The average cost of senior living in Hepler is $2,740 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walnut, KS with an average of $2,740 per month.

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

Hepler, KS
$2,740/mo
$2,908/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,131/mo
Independent Living
$2,740/mo

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

Studio
$2,987/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,994/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,116/mo

Senior living costs in Hepler 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: Hepler, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHepler, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$2,740/mo$2,908/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,504/mo$5,773/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,131/mo$7,205/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Hepler, KS:$2,740/mo
Kansas:$2,908/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Hepler, KS:$4,504/mo
Kansas:$5,773/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Hepler, KS:$6,131/mo
Kansas:$7,205/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Hepler

Recent reviews for independent living in Hepler

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.

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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Hepler independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hepler independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hepler, 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 Hepler 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 Hepler partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hepler, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.7%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Hepler 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 Hepler communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hepler, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.1%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
22.3%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hepler 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 Hepler offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hepler, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.3%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.5%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.7%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.2%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.4%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
19.3%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.9%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
40.8%
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College View Manor, Wildwood Senior Living and Murray Hill Senior are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hepler, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 44 independent living facilities near Hepler, Kansas. See the full list.
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