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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Olathe, KS
If you’re looking for independent living in the Olathe 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 Olathe. 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 60 independent living facilities in Olathe, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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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The apartment that my friend is in is perfect. She has a door in her living room that goes to the outside so she can take her dogs out. She has a washer sand dryer in her apartment, I think the place is...
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.
Rosewood Place is an affordable senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older located in Lenexa, Johnson County, Kansas. Rosewood Place is located with easy access to nearby shopping centers, coffee shops, banking, houses of worship, parks, nail and beauty salons, opportunities for...
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Olathe, KS
The average cost of senior living in Olathe is $3,566 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leawood, KS with an average of $3,437 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Olathe, KS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Olathe, KS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Olathe vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Olathe, KS by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Olathe over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Olathe
Recent reviews for independent living in Olathe
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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Anthology of Olathe
4.7
The food is good and appropriate temperature but the residents have to sit and wait for their food way to long. When it comes to the activities they have for the residents there are crafts, history talks, bingo, games, movies, outings, manicures, happy hour, Bible study, church service. We would ...
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Olathe independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Olathe independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Olathe, 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 Olathe 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 Olathe 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
49.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Olathe 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 Olathe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
52.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Olathe 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 Olathe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
66%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
75.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
39.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.4%
46.1%
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Related senior services in Olathe, Kansas
In Olathe, Kansas, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
- Johnson County Veterans Affairs
- Johnson County Medicaid
- Local elder care attorneys can be found on the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys’ Find A Lawyer database
Olathe is largely car dependent, meanings seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Olathe include RideKC. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Olathe has limited biking infrastructure and is not particularly walkable.
Olathe offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Olathe Medical Center and Overland Park Regional Medical Center.
Olathe has plenty of options for recreation and will appeal especially to history buffs and seniors who love the outdoors. Enjoy a taste of the town’s 19th-century pioneer history at the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm. The Old Olathe Naval Air Museum has a large collection of military memorabilia spanning the history of U.S. Navy aviation. The Ensor Park and Museum is a centuries-old dairy farm that’s been converted into a museum. Olathe is also home to The Museum of Deaf History, Arts and Culture, dedicated to celebrating achievements in the deaf community.
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Novel Place Overland Park, Town Village of Leawood and Brookdale Overland Park 119th are the top-rated independent living facilities near Olathe, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 60 independent living facilities near Olathe, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Olathe, Kansas are Novel Place Overland Park, Town Village of Leawood and Shawnee Hills Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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