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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Jefferson County, KS

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Photo of Vintage Park at Tonganoxie
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My mom is currently a resident at Vintage Park at Tonganoxie and overall the experience has been great, so far. My mom loves her large room. They provide three meals a day. The staff is friendly and the site...
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.
Vintage Park at Tonganoxie is a beautiful assisted living community located in the growing community of Tonganoxie, Kansas. Tonganoxie is well known throughout the state for providing a high quality of life for residents including a low crime rate, high quality educational opportunities, peaceful...
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What our family likes the most about the community are all the different activities the staff members have for the residents to participate in. They are great. Based on the experience we have had so far, we...
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.
Vintage Park at Holton is an assisted living community in beautiful rural Kansas. Residents enjoy being a part of an active, vibrant community with a wealth of social activities and delicious, restaurant-style dining. Vintage Park at Holton offers supportive assistance when and where it is...
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2828 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.9
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85 reviews
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I'd recommend the community as long as they were not a picky eater. The food was not that good. But the place was gorgeous and the staff was so kind. We picked this community because the cost was the...
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.
Affordable conveniences re-imagined for those 55 years and better.More amenities usually means more money in independent living, but at Novel Place you don't have to give up your entire life savings to get the conveniences you desire. Your monthly rent includes dining, light housekeeping,...
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2222 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.8
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66 reviews
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I do wish more detailed cleaning option was available and when it comes to the value for cost you need to be sure you have enough. The staff are very prompt maintenance. Staff at all levels are very invested...
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.
Town Village of Leawood is an award-winning senior living community in Leawood, Kansas. As soon as you walk through our door, meet our wonderful staff, and see our beautiful community — you will understand why seniors love living at Town Village of Leawood.Awarded U.S. News's Best Independent...
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28 reviews
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They were always willing to help at Our Lady of Mercy. They did offer several activities, but my dad did not want to participate in most of them. The ones he did participate in, he liked. Dad passed away,...
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.
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Photo of Brookdale Overland Park 119th
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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My dad moved to Brookdale 119 in the Independent Living almost a year ago and it was the best move we made for him! He is so happy here and has made lots of friends, his own age. He is a social guy so...
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.
Embrace the Good LifeAnyone can experience basic senior living, but why settle for basic when you can enjoy something exceptional? Nestled on a quiet campus with beautiful landscaping and fragrant gardens, our independent living community is full of active and vibrant seniors just like you....
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33 Floor plans available
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83 reviews
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There has been a lot of turnover of staff in the dining room, and the meals have not been as good as expected. They are working through the issues, but it seems to be taking a while. This is my mom's only...
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.
Welcome to Shawnee Hills Senior Living, a new concept in senior living in Shawnee, Kansas. The Community is conveniently located off of West 63rd Street and Maurer Road with direct access to Highway 435 and Shawnee Mission Parkway. Shawnee Hills is located directly north of the Shawnee Station...
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Photo of Senior Star at Wexford Place
2525 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.7
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My husband loved it! Everyone at Senior Star at Wexford Place was very nice! My husband loved the food. He was also able to get rehab while there.
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.
Welcome to Senior Star at Wexford Place! Wexford Place is an independent living, assisted living, and state-of-the-art memory support community located in the heart of "The Northland" in Kansas City, Miissouri. It's a community filled with friendship and lots of ways to enjoy a life full of...
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55 reviews
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My brother is 74 and has had a decline in his mobility among other health struggles. He could no longer manage stairs and we had to help him find a place to live that offered services he needed. Country...
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.
Country Squire provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. At Country Squire retirement community, you'll receive the royal treatment. We're located in a quiet corner of St. Joseph, a community that recalls the small-town friendliness of past generations. And if you...
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Photo of Anthology of Olathe
2020 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.6
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52 reviews
9.6
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I can't think of anything to complain about, the community is always clean and they've all been helpful and friendly. I don't have another facility to compare the care services to, but I'd say 5c no...
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.
In America’s heartland, where sprawling fields of grass and wheat sway under gentle blue skies, sprouts a new kind of senior living community in South Olathe, Kansas. In this friendly city, residents of Anthology of Olathe are encouraged to live aspirationally by welcoming neighbors and kind,...
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Photo of Riverstone Retirement Community
1515 Photos available
9.6
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84 reviews
9.6
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84 reviews
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Food is food and plentiful. Games are food and puzzles plentily. Options are made easily. [name removed] is wonderful area and walk outside is great. We need a swimming pool and hot tub doesn't work....
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.
Riverstone Retirement is Kansas City’s Premier independent living community. Riverstone Retirement comprises apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Riverstone Retirement is an all-inclusive retirement...
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Photo of The Burlington Creek Senior Living
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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41 reviews
9.6
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They were fantastic. It is well-suited for the age of the majority of residents. Our apartment was a one bedroom and too small for us. The meals were great, but the Activities seemed geared to assisted...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Photo of Brookdale Wornall Place
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77 Floor plans available
9.5
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51 reviews
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We have lived here for just 3 months. We are extremely happy with the apartment, services, food services and all employees are very concerned to be sure we are happy and satisfied with this whole place! We...
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.
Good Times and Better CompanyNestled within a quiet and nature-filled neighborhood, our independent and assisted living community provides you with more than a wonderful backdrop to enjoy a life well lived. With spacious common areas for relaxing, dining and socializing, a dining room that...
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It's a smaller facility and a great sense of community. Dog friendly as it was so important that the folks could keep their little dogs! Plenty of activities to keep them busy, weekly grocery run. Just a...
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.
The Forum at Overland Park is a senior retirement community offering Independent Living and Assisted Living. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality and service.Independent LivingIndependent Living is ideal for seniors who desire...
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The facility itself is lovely; beautifully decorated . Smells clean . [name removed] room was kept clean and his laundry was done in a timely way. There were special events with families .,I attended a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Legend at Capital Ridge is an assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in an inviting, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We remain dedicated to those who...
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Photo of Benton House of Tiffany Springs
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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We were looking for an Assisted Living facility that provided an adult day program so that the family could have a break at least once a week. We looked at a couple of the locations in our area and, at the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Tiffany Springs the most desired in the...
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Photo of The Grand Royale
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The staff has a high caring level and does an excellent job communicating with me. The housekeeping is dependable. Moving in was easy -- they provide large flat carts and luggage carriers that came in...
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.
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Photo of Holiday Greenwood Terrace
1010 Photos available
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I love living at Greenwood. The staff is both helpful and professional.If I have a problem the staff has the answer or finds someone who knows.The food is very good and we all enjoy the activities. A...
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.
Greenwood Terrace provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Finally, a rich country setting that feels miles away but is just minutes from Kansas City. Greenwood Terrace has so much history, culture and entertainment to offer that you could spend years taking it...
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Everyone who works here is friendly and helpful. Their kindness is genuine, they are patient and do their best to solve any issue that arises. To be honest, since my husband died I don't go to lunch or...
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.
Tiffany Springs offers upscale, luxury senior living with a variety of care options.By locating independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation health care together on one campus in the Northland of Kansas City, we’re able to meet a variety of needs for individuals and...
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Photo of Connect55 Plus Kansas City
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I really enjoy being able to live, travel, and know my neighbors, without being fearful of my home being in any trouble or lack of security.
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.
Independent 55+ Living in Kansas City, MOConnect55+ Kansas City is conveniently located in Kansas City, Missouri, yet tucked away in a quiet, country setting. Come as Strangers, Live as Friends® at our welcoming, pet-friendly community that offers active seniors a high quality of life with...
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Photo of Overland Park Place
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44 Floor plans available
9.3
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64 reviews
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Meals are adequate, but lack taste and variety. The activities on the property are great, but they have no opportunity to go outside the property. They are also not able to be taken to doctor appointments...
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.
Welcome to Overland Park Place, a Five Star Quality Care Senior Living community located in the heart of Overland Park. Conveniently located near shopping, medical facilities and other attractions, Overland Park Place offers a carefree, casual lifestyle dedicated to the beauty of choice. Our...
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59 reviews
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My parents had dramatic and sudden changes in their health which took us from needing assisted living sometime in the future to having to figure things quickly. I knew as soon as I visited that it was the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Welcome to Trustwell Living at Mission Springs! Whether you are a resident, team member, visiting family member or guest, every person who walks through the door of a Trustwell Living community is treated like family. Our caring team looks forward to continuing to provide the quality care and...
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Photo of Corby Place
88 Photos available
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I would recommend Corby Place to others. [Name removed] runs the facility and she is fantastic, she calls me with any issues. The nursing staff is also great. My uncle's apartment is cleaned once a week and...
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.
Corby Place Senior Living is a 14-story historical building with 76 apartments, which is the tallest building in St. Joseph. All apartments have a full kitchen with a dishwasher, stove and refrigerator, large closets, and self-regulating thermostats. There are seven different one and two-bedroom...
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I'm so glad that The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek took my aunt back after she broke her pelvis. It was the answer to my prayers!!! Based on the experience we have had we would absolutely recommend this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Our VisionOur experiences, and our hearts, have taught us well that success in this industry is defined by the genuine care and respect that we extend to the senior community and their families. For us, that care and respect is intrinsic to who we are.
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Our move in experience was less than stellar. We came on a day that the Wellness Director was out and the communication from the sales team about what was missing for admission lead to things being rushed...
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.
Find the place where you truly belong with people who welcome you like family.The Madison is an exciting community filled with people who know how to live it up. To-do lists consist of seeing shows and socializing – not fixing the plumbing or mopping the floors. You get to spend your days trying...
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Cost of independent living in Jefferson County, KS

The average cost of senior living in Jefferson County is $3,668 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leavenworth, KS with an average of $3,226 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Jefferson County, KS vs. nearby counties

Jefferson County, KS
$3,668/mo
$4,016/mo
$3,809/mo

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

Jefferson County, KS
$3,668/mo
$3,762/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Jefferson County vs. other types of senior living

$4,882/mo
Independent Living
$3,668/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Jefferson County, KS by room type

Semi-Private
$4,496/mo
Studio
$4,729/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,493/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,790/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,678/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Jefferson County over time

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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 Jefferson County

Recent reviews for independent living in Jefferson County

Vintage Park at Gardner

4.3
We really like the nursing staff and the manager, our only complaint we have about the place is over the weekends there are no regular staff members. The rooms are nice, and our loved ones thing the food is good.

Lexington Park Independent Living in Topeka, KS

4.6
My Grandparents really love it. There are a lot of activities and the facility is very nice.

Vintage Park at Ottawa

4.7
This is a nice place for your loved one to be. I would recommend to take your loved one to see the community. If you can stay a little bit and see activities in the community you will be able to see how things go.

Jefferson County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson County, 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 Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jefferson County, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jefferson County, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
37.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jefferson County, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
49.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
28%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.9%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Novel Place Overland Park, Town Village of Leawood and Our Lady of Mercy Country Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Jefferson County, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 251 independent living facilities near Jefferson County, Kansas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Jefferson County, Kansas are Novel Place Overland Park, Town Village of Leawood and Our Lady of Mercy Country Home. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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