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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Palmer, KS
If you’re looking for independent living in the Palmer 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 Palmer. 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 38 independent living facilities in Palmer, 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 Barnes, Clay Center and Hanover.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Barnes, Clay Center and Hanover.
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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.
We provide maintenance free living for seniors in one bedroom apartments in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Abilene, Kansas.
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.
We provide maintenance free living for seniors in one bedroom apartments in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Abilene, Kansas.
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Cost of independent living in Palmer, KS
The average cost of senior living in Palmer is $3,728 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agenda, KS with an average of $2,490 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Palmer, KS vs. nearby cities
Palmer, KS
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Palmer, KS vs. the state and national average
Palmer, KS
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Palmer vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Palmer, KS by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Palmer
Recent reviews for independent living in Palmer
Brookdale Junction City
4.8
I have been very satisfied with Brookdale. The staff made my mom's transition to assisted living very smooth. They were very helpful in making my mom feel at home. The staff is always pleasant and happy to help in any way.
Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, KS
4.8
It was beautiful, really nice! It was a little more expensive. The food was a three and a half or a four, it left a little to be desired. The people were friendly and it was clean and just beautiful!
Homestead of Abilene
5.0
[Name removed] and all of the staff at Abilene Place were a blessing during mom's final days. We could not have hoped for a better spot for her.
We live in Abilene and have visited Abilene Place on Halloween and other holidays and were always impressed. The residents seemed happy and the ...
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Palmer independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palmer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palmer, 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 Palmer 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 Palmer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palmer, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.7%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Palmer 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 Palmer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palmer, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palmer 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 Palmer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palmer, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Junction City, Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Manhattan and Garden Grove Apartments are the top-rated independent living facilities near Palmer, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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