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Photo of Brookdale Enid
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1-5 all get a 5, I personally did not have a chance to eat at Brookdale but mother is greatly enjoying mealtime, both the food and companionship. 7 is definitely a 5. Value for the money is also a 5, lots of...
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.
You still have passions, right? Family. Hobbies. Travel. If anything, age strengthens those interests. But as you get older, sometimes you need a little help. So go ahead and play golf or try a new restaurant for lunch with your friends. We’ll take care of the rest so you can focus on fun ways to...
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We absolutely loved Homestead in Wellington. They were very kind and supportive and took good care of our mother. She did pass away last year. We appreciate your help in finding a place for her
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.
Homestead of Wellington is a senior care community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Wellington, 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. Homestead of Wellington offers many services and...
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I feel like we made a good choice with this facility, it's a nice place. I think it's the best facility in our area. The pricing is very good, too. The whole facility is always spotless and smells nice....
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.
Parkwood Village is a licensed assisted living residence committed to providing quality services in an inviting, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We have been serving the needs of senior adults since...
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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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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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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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We are very happy and mom is very happy. It's clean and the staff is friendly. They have dining and you can buy meal tickets for two meals a day or just pay per meal. We have eaten there, and mom eats there...
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.
Burgundy Place is an apartment community for seniors located in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma. It is part of Greenbrier Village, which offers five levels of care for seniors including senior housing, skilled nursing, memory care and the Homes of Greenbrier. The caring staff at Burgundy Place is...
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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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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 in one and two bedroom apartments and three bedroom duplexes for seniors and families in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Pratt, Kansas.
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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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We like our space. Works perfect for us. We love eating in the dining room. We enjoy the other residents and love all the events and activities. The staff has been great.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Ruella, KS

The average cost of senior living in Ruella is $3,854 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hazelton, KS with an average of $3,493 per month.

Independent living costs in Ruella, KS, vs. nearby cities

Ruella, KS
$3,854/mo
$3,754/mo
$5,283/mo

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

Ruella, KS
$3,854/mo
$3,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Ruella, KS, vs. other senior living options

$5,746/mo
Independent Living
$3,854/mo

Independent living costs in Ruella, KS, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,636/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,917/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,375/mo

Senior living costs in Ruella vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ruella, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRuella, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,854/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,508/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,746/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ruella, KS:$3,854/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ruella, KS:$5,508/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ruella, KS:$5,746/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Ruella

Recent reviews for independent living in Ruella

House of Parkwood Village in Pratt, KS

5.0
Parkwood is very nice and we have a great apartment. Everyone is so nice. We enjoy going to Bingo and exercise. The help has been really nice.

Parkwood Village in Pratt, KS

5.0
Very lucky to have Parkwood. It's in a perfect place and is well kept. Everyone is very friendly and I have a lot of friends here.

Brookdale Enid

5.0
All the lunch meals that I have eaten at Brookdale have been delicious and nutritious. Brookdale is expensive in comparison to other places but worth it if you can afford it. They try to get the residents involved in various activities throughout the day so that they get out of their rooms and ...
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Ruella independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ruella independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ruella, 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 Ruella 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 Ruella partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ruella, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ruella 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 Ruella communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ruella, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ruella 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 Ruella offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ruella, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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Brookdale Enid, Homestead of Wellington and Parkwood Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ruella, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Ruella, Kansas. See the full list.
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