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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Shady Brook, KS
If you’re looking for independent living in the Shady Brook 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 Shady Brook. 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 8 independent living facilities in Shady Brook, 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 Junction City, Abilene and Chapman.
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9.6
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12 reviews
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...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Putting More Life Back Into Senior LivingOur residents enjoy a more relaxed senior living lifestyle, with less stress and more options for living life well. And they do it in a luxurious community that feels just like home sweet home, trading the stress and hassle that comes from living life at...
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8.0
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9 reviews
My father resides within this community & I can say firsthand that this place is staffed by wonderful caring people. They have a monthly family night where family members of the residents are invited to a...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Abilene is an assisted living community in Abilene, Kansas. Abilene is a historic town a short drive from Wichita and Kansas City. Our town boasts five world-class museums, historic mansions, a vintage train through the Smoky River Hill Valley, a professional theater and a strong...
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Shady Brook, KS
The average cost of senior living in Shady Brook is $2,974 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ramona, KS with an average of $2,322 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shady Brook, KS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shady Brook, KS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shady Brook vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Shady Brook, KS by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Shady Brook
Recent reviews for independent living in Shady Brook
Brookdale Junction City
5.0
My mom had started falling, hurting her back and hitting her head. I knew I had to find a place for her to live because I couldn’t take care of her any longer. I searched for Assisted living places around Manhattan, but couldn’t find any I liked. When I walked in to Brookdale, I immediately knew ...
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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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Shady Brook independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Brook independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady Brook, 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 Shady Brook 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 Shady Brook partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shady Brook, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Brook 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 Shady Brook communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shady Brook, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Brook 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 Shady Brook offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shady Brook, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Junction City, Homestead of Abilene and Legacy At Herington are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shady Brook, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 8 independent living facilities near Shady Brook, Kansas. See the full list.
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