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If you’re looking for independent living in the Leawood 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 Leawood. 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 41 independent living facilities in Leawood, 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 Nicholtown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Greer, Greenville and Travelers Rest.

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My loved on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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We chose Southern Oaks because they were the only assisted living facility we looked at that said they would be willing to accommodate my uncle’s need for CPAP oxygen. In addition to that, I like that the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
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My Aunt lived here for a few weeks. Eventually, she needed a different type of care that wasn’t offered so we moved her somewhere else. However, while she was here everything went well. The staff seemed to...
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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.
Carriage House of Taylors is an affordable, all-inclusive assisted living community nestled in the cozy town of Taylors, South Carolina. Situated in Greenville County less than two hours from Charlotte, NC to the north and Atlanta, GA to the south, Carriage House of Taylors is a warm, supportive...
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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 Leawood, SC

The average cost of senior living in Leawood is $3,917 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Landrum, SC with an average of $3,754 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Leawood, SC vs. nearby cities

Leawood, SC
$3,917/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Leawood, SC vs. the state and national average

Leawood, SC
$3,917/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,171/mo
Independent Living
$3,917/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Leawood, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$3,864/mo
Studio
$4,302/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,584/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,315/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Leawood over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Leawood

Recent reviews for independent living in Leawood

Oakview Park in Greenville, SC

3.8
The staff I've worked with are kind and helpful. My father doesn't need much help so he doesn't make use of a lot of the amenities offered. The transport to the doctor is super helpful! Medication has been an issue, but we manage it now rather than having the facility do it.

The Blake at Hollingsworth Park in Greenville, SC

4.5
The facility is beautiful and new, the food was excellent....chef was great and accommodating. I felt the individual attention to my Dad was not always given as promised. There were a few times I had to follow up with administrators for follow through. The respite fees are expensive but it is ...
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The Parker in Greenville, SC

5.0
Our loved one is a resident still and we are very satisfied with the whole experience. The Parker is recently under new management and their new name is KauHale Pettigru. They have kept a lot of the same team for which we are thankful. The staff works well with family to provide the best living ...
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Leawood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leawood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leawood, 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 Leawood 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 Leawood 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
31.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Leawood 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 Leawood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
37.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leawood 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 Leawood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
48.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.4%
46.1%
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Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park, The Springs at Simpsonville and Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff are the top-rated independent living facilities near Leawood, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 41 independent living facilities near Leawood, South Carolina. See the full list.

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