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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Auburn, KS

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Auburn 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 Auburn. 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 14 independent living facilities in Auburn, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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2020 Floor plans available
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We loved living there and would still be at Holiday Thorton Place except for the physical needs that both my wife and I are needing at this time. She has Parkinson's and I have kidney failure. We are living...
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.
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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We had to find a place for my mother in law when she took a turn for the worse. She spent time in the Gardens area until she was well enough to move into her own place. I didn’t like the Gardens rehab...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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7.0
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71 reviews
7.0
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It stood out that the facility was calm. There was activity and there were people out and about, but it wasn't loud or crowded. The decor was updated and the place was clean. Some issues we have noticed are...
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.
Legend at Capital Ridge is an assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in an inviting, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We remain dedicated to those who...
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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 Rolling Hills Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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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...
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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 two bedroom duplex apartments for seniors in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Topeka, Kansas (KS).
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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 for seniors in one and two bedroom apartments in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Topeka, Kansas (KS).
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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The homes are more of a family style and are for full care for memory care. Some employees have been here several years and are the cream of the crop. Nowhere is anything perfect but this was our choice of...
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.
At Peggy Kelly House we recognize the difficult journey of those with early to middle stage Alzheimer’s and other memory related diseases. We offer a secure environment with dementia specific care. We encourage our residents to continue to make choices, but in a more secure environment. They...
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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Auburn, KS

The average cost of senior living in Auburn is $3,661 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Allen, KS with an average of $2,779 per month.

Independent living costs in Auburn, KS, vs. nearby cities

Auburn, KS
$3,661/mo
$3,566/mo

Independent living costs in Auburn, KS, vs. state and national averages

Auburn, KS
$3,661/mo
$3,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Auburn, KS, vs. other senior living options

$4,468/mo
Independent Living
$3,661/mo

Independent living costs in Auburn, KS, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,230/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,315/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,475/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,357/mo

Senior living costs in Auburn vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Auburn, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAuburn, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,661/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,620/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,468/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Auburn, KS:$3,661/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Auburn, KS:$4,620/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Auburn, KS:$4,468/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Auburn, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Auburn and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Auburn, KS

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Auburn have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Auburn, KS$2,802/mo$2,598/mo+7.9%
Kansas$2,870/mo$2,737/mo+4.9%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Auburn, KS
2024 average cost:$2,802/mo
2023 average cost:$2,598/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$2,870/mo
2023 average cost:$2,737/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Auburn

Recent reviews for independent living in Auburn

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

4.0
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!

Peggy Kelly House in Topeka, KS

4.5
Peggy Kelly House was the third and final care center that we moved mom into as she progressed through the final years of her battle with Alzheimer's. The care and attention there was far and above anything we had delt with before. The nurses and caretakers got to know her way beyond anything we ...
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Auburn independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Auburn independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Auburn, 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 Auburn 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 Auburn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Auburn, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Auburn 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 Auburn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Auburn, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Auburn 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 Auburn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Auburn, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Thornton Place, Aldersgate Village Life Plan Community and Legend at Capital Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Auburn, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Auburn, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Auburn, Kansas is Holiday Thornton Place. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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