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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 12 independent living facilities in Wakarusa, 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 Cullen Village, Pauline and Oakland.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lawrence, Topeka and Scranton.

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Photo of Holiday Thornton Place
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It is independent living, there are not care takers, just staff. The staff are friendly and very helpful and seem to care about the residents. There are always activities going on, usually with some type of...
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.
Thornton Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within gorgeously landscaped grounds in the Flint Hills, you'll love the grandeur of Thornton Place while enjoying all the conveniences of nearby Topeka. We're just minutes from shopping, dining,...
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My Mom has been in an assisted living for two years before we moved her to Aldersgate. The difference is night and day in the care she is receiving. Her room is in a house type setting with meals prepared in...
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.
Discover the true meaning of "home" at Aldersgate Village, where our faith-based community is built upon shared values of faith, family, and friendship. Established by United Methodist Homes, Inc. in 1979, our legacy of compassionate retirement services dates back to 1904.Nestled on a 168-acre...
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Oak Creek Senior Living Center is a small and warm living environment where the nurse and staff are caring and compassionate, and the residents are welcoming and friendly. They have all service levels and...
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
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.
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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 and two bedroom apartments in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Topeka, Kansas (KS).
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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 two bedroom duplex apartments for seniors in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Topeka, Kansas (KS).
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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.
The Mission Towers Apartments are senior apartments located in the bustling city of Topeka, Shawnee County, KS. The Topeka area is known for the many amenities that it offers its residents. Regardless of the type of activities that you like to participate in, the Topeka area will usually have it....
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Wakarusa, KS

The average cost of senior living in Wakarusa is $3,825 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Melvern, KS with an average of $2,935 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wakarusa, KS vs. nearby cities

Wakarusa, KS
$3,825/mo
$3,661/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wakarusa, KS vs. the state and national average

Wakarusa, KS
$3,825/mo
$3,762/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wakarusa vs. other types of senior living

$4,671/mo
Independent Living
$3,825/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Wakarusa, KS by room type

Studio
$4,808/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,975/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,475/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,357/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Wakarusa over time

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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.

What families are saying about independent living in Wakarusa

Recent reviews for independent living in Wakarusa

Lexington Park Independent Living in Topeka, KS

4.6
My Grandparents really love it. There are a lot of activities and the facility is very nice.

Lexington Park in Topeka, KS

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I was very impressed with our experience at Lexington Park, it's a very nice place for independent senior living! It's a nice looking place, the people are all very friendly, and the apartments are a very nice size for the price! I would highly recommend them!

Wakarusa independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakarusa independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakarusa, 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 Wakarusa 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 Wakarusa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakarusa 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 Wakarusa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wakarusa 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 Wakarusa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Thornton Place, Brandon Woods at Alvamar and Celebration Villa of Hearthstone are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wakarusa, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Wakarusa, Kansas. See the full list.

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