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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Bradford, KS

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 7 independent living facilities in Bradford, 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
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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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55 Floor plans available
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I would recommend Cedarhurst of Topeka. My husband was in the memory care unit and I felt the quality of care suffered a little because of staff turnover. The staff was very nice while they were there but...
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.
Cedarhurst of Topeka offers assisted living and memory care services, programs and amenities which allow residents to live the life they want to live. With spacious apartments, cozy community lounges, and areas designated for a variety of activities, Cedarhurst of Topeka offers each resident the...
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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
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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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Patient care is excellent. The staff and on-site management are very personal and caring for the residents and family members. There are many types of activities and entertainment offered to the residents....
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.
What a bustling little community you will find this to be. Their doors are always welcome to anyone who wishes to stop by for a visit. They host an annual garage sale, car show, Easter egg hunt, and many dinners and parties throughout the year. With all this going on, Jodi Smith, Director even...
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Bradford, KS

The average cost of senior living in Bradford is $3,566 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dunlap, KS with an average of $2,505 per month.

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

Bradford, KS
$3,566/mo
$3,815/mo

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

Bradford, KS
$3,566/mo
$3,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,752/mo
Independent Living
$3,566/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,780/mo
Studio
$5,184/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,212/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,800/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,357/mo

Senior living costs in Bradford 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: Bradford, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBradford, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,566/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,929/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,752/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bradford, KS:$3,566/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Bradford, KS:$4,929/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Bradford, KS:$4,752/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Bradford, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bradford 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.

Bradford, KSKS stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Bradford, KS

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bradford 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
Bradford, 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%
Bradford, 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 Bradford

Recent reviews for independent living in Bradford

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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Bradford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bradford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bradford, 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 Bradford 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 Bradford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bradford, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
83.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bradford 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 Bradford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bradford, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bradford 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 Bradford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bradford, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Thornton Place, Cedarhurst of Topeka and Aldersgate Village Life Plan Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bradford, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near Bradford, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Bradford, Kansas is Holiday Thornton Place. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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