10 Best Independent Living Communities in Osawatomie, KS

Q: What are the top-rated independent living facilities near Osawatomie, Kansas?

Town Village of Leawood , Novel Place Overland Park and Elliott Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Osawatomie, Kansas. See full list of communities.

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kansas is $2,975, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Osawatomie area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Cost of independent living in Osawatomie, KS

The average cost of senior living in Kansas is $2,975 per month as compared to $3,532 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Kansas vs. 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 state: Kansas

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Kansas	U.S.	Cost difference
Independent Living	$2,975/mo	$3,532/mo	15.8% below national median
Assisted Living	$5,705/mo	$5,909/mo	3.5% below national median
Memory Care	$7,471/mo	$7,121/mo	4.9% above national median

Independent Living

Kansas:$2,975/mo

U.S.:$3,532/mo

Cost difference:15.8% below national median

Assisted Living

Kansas:$5,705/mo

U.S.:$5,909/mo

Cost difference:3.5% below national median

Memory Care

Kansas:$7,471/mo

U.S.:$7,121/mo

Cost difference:4.9% above national median

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Independent living costs in Osawatomie, KS, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Osawatomie 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 average 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Osawatomie, KS	$2,960/mo	$2,901/mo	+2.0%
Kansas	$3,078/mo	$2,903/mo	+6.0%
National	$3,416/mo	$3,319/mo	+2.9%

Osawatomie, KS

2024 average cost:$2,960/mo

2023 average cost:$2,901/mo

Percent change:+2.0%

Kansas

2024 average cost:$3,078/mo

2023 average cost:$2,903/mo

Percent change:+6.0%

National

2024 average cost:$3,416/mo

2023 average cost:$3,319/mo

Percent change:+2.9%

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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.

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What families are saying about independent living in Osawatomie

Recent reviews for independent living in Osawatomie

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.

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 ...

Armour Oaks in Kansas City, MO

4.0

They are caring for my wife very well and I am pleased. The community looks great and very clean. The staff is nice and very helpful. There many activities for her to choose from. She enjoys the meals, the food tastes good. I am happy with this community and would recommend it.

Osawatomie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Osawatomie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Osawatomie, 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 Osawatomie 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 Osawatomie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Osawatomie, KSNational

Nutritionist / dietician

33.5%

18.1%

Low / no sodium

38.9%

30.5%

No sugar

33.8%

27.4%

Vegetarian

29.9%

29.8%

Pureed meals

14.9%

9.9%

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Availability of select dining options in Osawatomie 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 Osawatomie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Osawatomie, KSNational

Professional chef

46.8%

32.2%

Restaurant style dining

53.5%

38.3%

Room service

47.5%

32.7%

Anytime dining

26.3%

15.2%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Osawatomie 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 Osawatomie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Osawatomie, KSNational

Activity director

54.8%

39.8%

Pet-focused programs

31.6%

25.1%

Community service programs

48.3%

29.2%

Devotional activities on-site

55.5%

41.6%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

59.9%

43.3%

Outings / off-site activities

62.2%

47.4%

Piano or organ

51.4%

37.8%

Arts and crafts center

48.2%

34.2%

Educational speakers / life long learning

54.2%

36.8%

Clubs / games / karaoke

58%

41.6%

Live performances

58.2%

41.3%

Dances

43.7%

29.4%

Fitness center

53%

35.2%

Fitness classes

59.2%

40.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Town Village of Leawood, Novel Place Overland Park and Elliott Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Osawatomie, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 193 independent living facilities near Osawatomie, Kansas. See the full list.

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The best independent living facilities near you in Osawatomie, Kansas are Novel Place Overland Park, Elliott Place and Park Meadows Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Osawatomie, KS

Osawatomie Independent Living Facilities | 5437 Reviews

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Cost of independent living in Osawatomie, KS

Senior living costs in Kansas vs. national costs

Independent living costs in Osawatomie, KS, over time

Independent living cost trends in Osawatomie, KS

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What families are saying about independent living in Osawatomie

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Osawatomie independent living services and amenities

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Osawatomie independent living

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