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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Convenience...the impressive natural beauty of Willow Creek Apartments is matched only by its superb location, with almost immediate access to I-435. Set amidst 52 acres of wooded beauty, you will enjoy stately trees and seasonal flowers. Because of our unique lifestyle, Willow Creek 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.
Cloverset Apartments offers five spacious floor plans, each with unique characteristics all its own. Roomy, spacious closets and beautiful views are proud features of our apartment homes. The kitchens are fully equipped with all appliances including garbage disposals and dishwashers. All...
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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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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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.
When you visit Cobblestone Court, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments. Our care...
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Lake Shore, KS

The average cost of senior living in Lake Shore is $3,685 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leavenworth, KS with an average of $3,226 per month.

Independent living costs in Lake Shore, KS, vs. nearby cities

Lake Shore, KS
$3,685/mo
$3,789/mo
$4,016/mo

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

Lake Shore, KS
$3,685/mo
$3,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Shore, KS, vs. other senior living options

$4,629/mo
Independent Living
$3,685/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Shore, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,481/mo
Studio
$4,753/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,544/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,818/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,678/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Shore 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: Lake Shore, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Shore, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,685/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,761/mo$4,931/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,629/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lake Shore, KS:$3,685/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Shore, KS:$4,761/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Lake Shore, KS:$4,629/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lake Shore, KS, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lake Shore 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
Lake Shore, KS$2,924/mo$2,776/mo+5.3%
Kansas$2,826/mo$2,681/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Lake Shore, KS
2024 average cost:$2,924/mo
2023 average cost:$2,776/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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 Lake Shore

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Shore

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.

Lexington Park in Topeka, KS

4.0
I was very impressed with our experience at Lexington Park, it's a very nice place for independent senior living! It's a nice looking place, the people are all very friendly, and the apartments are a very nice size for the price! I would highly recommend them!

Lake Shore independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Shore independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Shore, 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 Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore 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
34.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
48.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.2%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Riverstone Retirement Community, Brookdale Overland Park 119th and Town Village of Leawood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Shore, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 243 independent living facilities near Lake Shore, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lake Shore, Kansas are Riverstone Retirement Community, Brookdale Overland Park 119th and Town Village of Leawood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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