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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.
Bethany Village (formerly Bethany Home Association) is a vital part of the Smoky Valley, providing quality senior care since 1911. As a non-profit mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Churches of America, our mission has always been to serve our elders with dignity, compassion, and grace....
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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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The price for the services was a few hundred dollars higher than where my dad is living now. They just kind of had a couple different choices for food. I think changing the menu selections would help that...
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...
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Alden, KS

The average cost of senior living in Alden is $3,494 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include The Highlands, KS with an average of $3,215 per month.

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

Alden, KS
$3,494/mo
$3,422/mo
$3,822/mo

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

Alden, KS
$3,494/mo
$3,762/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

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

$4,562/mo
Independent Living
$3,494/mo

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

Semi-Private
$8,280/mo
Studio
$4,937/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,823/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,127/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,142/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Alden

Recent reviews for independent living in Alden

River Bend in Great Bend, KS

5.0
My sister lived at River Bend for almost 4 years and recently passed away there. The staff and administration are the most caring and compassionate people I have ever met. My sister absolutely loved living here and loved the food as well! They were always so helpful when we had questions and ...
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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.

Alden independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alden independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alden, 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 Alden 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 Alden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alden, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Alden 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 Alden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
29%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alden 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 Alden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alden, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
29%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
32.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
12.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
46.1%
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Legend of Hutchinson, Parkwood Village and Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alden, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 39 independent living facilities near Alden, Kansas. See the full list.

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