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My mother seems comfortable and content after a couple weeks and that is my primary concern. She actually likes the food and the staff. I'm impressed with the overall cleanliness and the responsiveness of...
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.
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...
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mom moved here in august and has settled in nicely. we chose manor place for her because it felt like a family home atmosphere.
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.
Manor Place Retirement Apartments Manor Place is Kansas City, Kansas' apartment community for active, older adults. Our residents are enjoying the best in carefree living. No retirement requirements are made upon entering Manor Place. Each person is encouraged to continue a 'lifestyle' similar...
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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.
Affordable housing for seniors 62 or BETTER. Your rent and deposit will be based off of 30% of your income. This beautiful oasis is near downtown Kansas City, Kansas. Our beautiful community features fully shelved library, a comfortable community room complete with computer lounge with Wi-Fi...
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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.
Through passive monitoring, residents at Cross Creek enjoy a homelike atmosphere allowing them to live freely while still remaining safe and supported each day. Exterior security cameras, controlled and monitored access, audible alarms and community space sensors will serve to alert staff if any...
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The office staff are very friendly and personable along with the crew and [name removed] is knowledgeable of the property as well and helps me with getting familiar with the place I like it so far and glad...
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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.
Sterling Court Apartments is "A Great Place to Call Home"! With a large community room, library, beauty salon, free Starbucks coffee, a wireless clubhouse, an active senior resident organization, top notch on-site office and maintenance staff, and more, you'll love calling this home!
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My mom lives here it's a good place to live the people that live there are friendly and they always have dinners and movie night
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
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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: 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: 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: 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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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, 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: 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: 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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I lived at Meadowview Estates for six years. I loved it there and hoped to spend the rest of my life there. The manager at the time and I did not get along from day one. She is the one that caused my...
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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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.
Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Lawrence, KS.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require 24-hour care. Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living offers many...
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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.
Independent LivingQuiet West Lawrence Kansas LocationClose to shoppingPet Policy:Dogs are allowedCats are allowedProperty Description:Our property is conveniently located near grocery stores, banks and doctor's offices. Property grounds feature lush park like setting. Units include the following...
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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
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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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From first site I fell in love with my place. When something is broken or something needs fixed or replaced the maintenance is out there the same day. I highly recommend Peterson Place. Keep up the good...
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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.

Cost of independent living in O Brien, KS

The average cost of senior living in O Brien is $3,583 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garnett, KS with an average of $2,549 per month.

Independent living costs in O Brien, KS, vs. nearby cities

O Brien, KS
$3,583/mo
$3,616/mo

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

O Brien, KS
$3,583/mo
$3,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in O Brien, KS, vs. other senior living options

$4,917/mo
Independent Living
$3,583/mo

Independent living costs in O Brien, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,531/mo
Studio
$4,611/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,609/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,887/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,698/mo

Senior living costs in O Brien 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: O Brien, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeO Brien, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,583/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,053/mo$4,931/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,917/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
O Brien, KS:$3,583/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
O Brien, KS:$5,053/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
O Brien, KS:$4,917/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in O Brien, KS, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in O Brien 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
O Brien, KS$2,944/mo$2,803/mo+5.0%
Kansas$2,826/mo$2,681/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
O Brien, KS
2024 average cost:$2,944/mo
2023 average cost:$2,803/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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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What families are saying about independent living in O Brien

Recent reviews for independent living in O Brien

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.

Senior Star at Villa Ventura in Kansas City, MO

5.0
So far I'm very satisfied with Villa Ventura!!! I'm extremely pleased with [name removed] who set the expectation for the facility!!! She went over and beyond to accommodate getting my mom situated with limited notice. Most of the Interim Home Health staff are great as well. I'm grateful that ...
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The Fairways of Ironhorse in Leawood, KS

5.0
Locations is GREAT. We enjoy that there is quality in every aspect of the property. Office Mgmt is also superb. Love love [Name removed]... Few features my wife and I enjoy would be 24/7 help, exercise room (they have what I like to use), golf course (it's right there), and the great management ...
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O Brien independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in O Brien independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in O Brien, 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 O Brien 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 O Brien 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
35.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
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Availability of select dining options in O Brien 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 O Brien communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in O Brien 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 O Brien offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
48.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Vintage Park at Osawatomie, Brookdale Overland Park 119th and Town Village of Leawood are the top-rated independent living facilities near O Brien, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 210 independent living facilities near O Brien, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in O Brien, Kansas are Brookdale Overland Park 119th, Town Village of Leawood and Novel Place Overland Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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