About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Home Care Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home. Complete guide to home careBest of 2024 Home Care Winners
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
More About Veterans Benefits
Senior Living Awards
How Our Service Works
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
8 Best Independent Living Communities in Leavenworth, KS
If you’re looking for independent living in the Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth. 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 8 independent living facilities in Leavenworth, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Grays Park, Argentine and Turner.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Kansas City, North Kansas City and Shawnee.
Leavenworth Independent Living Facilities | 24 Reviews
Showing 8 communities
Last Updated: 1/6/25
Sort by
Filter by
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
77 Photos available
8.0
Review score
4 reviews
The Twin Oaks team is wonderful! Lori is such a caring Director and [name removed] works diligently, wearing several hats to keep the residents happy! They are truly a family and for the almost 4 yrs Mom...
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.
Twin Oaks Independent Living is designed to maintain individuality and independence. Our elegant community provides hospitality and a worry free lifestyle in a safe and secure environment. Interesting and exciting social, recreational and educational activities and events are part of our...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1212 Photos available
7.9
Review score
6 reviews
When it comes to the activities I do wish would have more but mom not always remembers. It is pricey but so far worth it. The place is lovely and inviting. My mom is thriving there. Bonus they allow pets...
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
11 Photo available
5 star
14%
4 star
0%
3 star
29%
2 star
14%
1 star
43%
I have family who lives there and they love it!! The staff is friendly and nice. They always have some kind of activity going on. All the residents are happy and full of life when Im there. The facility is...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
77 Photos available
5 star
40%
4 star
20%
3 star
20%
2 star
0%
1 star
20%
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.
Heritage Village - Platte City is an assisted living community located in Platte City, Missouri in the county of Platte. This suburb of Kansas City is just close enough to the city to allow day trips or weekend trips or to allow friends and family to easily visit using the major airport in Kansas...
8.0
Review score
1 review
My mother, who had dementia, lived at Twin Oaks Assisted Living almost 2 years. All the staff took such excellent care of her. The administration staff allowed her to continue living there, and had Hospice...
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.
Superior care in a home-like environment is just the beginning of what makes Twin Oaks Assisted Living a great place to live. Medication assistance, nursingand social services are only some of the needs we assist our residentswith every day. Our professional staff includes 24-hour nursing andhome...
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.
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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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.
Our free advisors can help
- Compare local facilities
- Determine care type
- Schedule tours
- Evaluate pricing
Viewing 1-8 out of 8 communities
Cost of independent living in Leavenworth, KS
The average cost of senior living in Leavenworth is $3,226 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Atchison, KS with an average of $3,381 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Leavenworth, KS vs. nearby cities
Leavenworth, KS
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Leavenworth, KS vs. the state and national average
Leavenworth, KS
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Leavenworth vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Leavenworth, KS by room type
Semi-Private
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
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.
Your Guide to Paying for Care
Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.
Your Guide to VA Benefits
The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.
Medicare and Medicaid
Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.
What families are saying about independent living in Leavenworth
Recent reviews for independent living in Leavenworth
Vintage Park at Atchison
5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
Read more
Heritage Village of Gladstone
5.0
It's a wonderful place. The staff, and Kim [removed] in particular have just been fantastic. We have been very happy with Heritage Village so far.
Shawnee Hills Senior Living
4.9
The staff cares for residents like their family, checking in on them if they miss meals and helping them adjust to their new homes.
The facility is updated with tile floors and blue/gray tones that feel clean and soothing.
If I were of an age, I'd stay there.
Leavenworth independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leavenworth independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leavenworth, 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 Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Leavenworth, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
7.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leavenworth, KSNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
16.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Leavenworth, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
46.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Frequently Asked Questions
Riverstone Retirement Community, Shawnee Hills Senior Living and Senior Star at Wexford Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Leavenworth, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 8 independent living facilities near Leavenworth, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Leavenworth, Kansas is Shawnee Hills Senior Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
More questions?
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.
Independent Living in Cities Near Leavenworth
- Kansas City, Missouri
- North Kansas City, Missouri
- Shawnee, Kansas
- Parkville, Missouri
- Kansas City, Kansas
- Smithville, Missouri
- Gladstone, Missouri
- Basehor, Kansas
- Lansing, Kansas
- Platte City, Missouri
- Atchison, Kansas
- Piper, Kansas
- Bonner Springs, Kansas
- Lake Quivira, Kansas
- Riverside, Missouri
- Pleasant Valley, Missouri
- Merriam, Kansas
- Tonganoxie, Kansas
- Oskaloosa, Kansas
- De Soto, Kansas
More options near Leavenworth, Kansas
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top