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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Spence, KS
If you’re looking for independent living in the Spence 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 Spence. 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 36 independent living facilities in Spence, 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 Fairbury, Barnes and Jansen.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fairbury, Barnes and Jansen.
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We cannot say enough great things about the place. Staff was always attentive and friendly. They showed compassion, care, and thoughtfulness to the residences and visitors at all times. Through their...
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.
Lakeview Living was established in July 1970. We celebrated 50 years of serving the Firth area in 2020. Lakeview Living is operated under Lakeview Living LLC, owned by Ron and Lisa Preston, long time business owners in the Firth area.Our team is comprised of an on site RN, Certified Medication...
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We were very happy with our experience at The Kensington Beatrice. We loved all the people here and they were wonderful. Dad really loved it here as well and we had all positive things to say. We would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
The Paddock Hotel was first built by U.S. Senator Algernon S. Paddock in 1887, and then rebuilt in 1924. For decades, The Paddock served as the elegant hub of Beatrice society. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Paddock was lovingly restored as The Kensington in 1989....
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This is a good place to go if you need extra help for your loved one. The care and attention for my loved one from the staff stand out to me. If I have questions or concerns the staff are easy to work with...
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.
Since the day our doors opened in July of 1997, Homestead House has been providing the wonderful people of Beatrice, Nebraska, with a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. From the programs to the amenities, our respect for each resident's individuality is at the center...
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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.
Fairbury 23 Apartments is a former high school that has been renovated into apartments for low-income seniors, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Trophy cases along the hallways display memorabilia of former students, some of who are now residents. Much of the original woodwork...
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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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I was heartbroken when dad said he decided he wanted to move back home. I loved the place I thought it was perfect for him. He isn't a social person so he chose not to do any of the activities. The staffing...
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.
If Country Place Senior Living feels like home, it’s purely intentional. We have created a community in the truest sense. We have made every effort to ensure that you are provided with the very finest in supportive health care or Assisted Living. And what truly distinguishes Country Place Senior...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Memory Care, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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: 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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
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.
Our Philosophy Our mission is simple: Creating environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day. We carry out this daily mission by employing quality, compassionate people and provide them with outstanding training. We...
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.
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: 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 Spence, KS
The average cost of senior living in Spence is $3,308 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agenda, KS with an average of $2,490 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Spence, KS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Spence, KS vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Spence, KS by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Spence
Recent reviews for independent living in Spence
Homestead House in Beatrice, NE
5.0
I'am confident knowing my mother is safe and in good hands. Now that we are through the adjustment period, she is doing very well. This is a very well maintained community, they do a very good job with keeping her room and the facility nice and clean. They have an excellent staff, I'am very ...
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Liberty Place Assisted Living in Clay Center, KS
4.8
It was expensive, but it was very nice. They were extra friendly. The food was a three and a half or a four. It left a little to be desired. But it was a really good place.
Lakeview Living LLC in Firth, NE
5.0
Proximity to family, community friends and cohesiveness and friendliness of the staff.Everyone is very friendly, caring, and inclusive.
Spence independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Spence independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Spence, 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 Spence 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 Spence partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Spence, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
4%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Spence 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 Spence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Spence, KSNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Spence 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 Spence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Spence, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
12%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
16%
46.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lakeview Living LLC, Country Place Senior Living Marysville and The Kensington Beatrice are the top-rated independent living facilities near Spence, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 36 independent living facilities near Spence, Kansas. See the full list.
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