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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cherokee County, KS

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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: 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: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Carrington Place in Pittsburg. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm of Carrington Place. We believe in...
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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: 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.
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I have family who have lived at Autumn Place since January 2016, including my mother, father and step-mother. I have found the staff to be exceptionally friendly and helpful at all times. My parents adjusted...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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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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: 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: 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.
Prairie Hill is located in Joplin, Missouri which is in southern Jasper County and northern Newton County. Joplin Missouri is home to Grand Falls which is the largest naturally flowing waterfall in Missouri. Charming appeal and wonderful people fill the town of Joplin with the atmosphere and...
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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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Northpark is a very nice place, I'm really enjoying it here! I got one of their handicap accessible apartments and I really like how easy to reach everything is. The staff here is friendly and professional,...
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.
Northpark is a senior apartment complex located in the vibrant city of Joplin, Missouri which is in southern Jasper County and northern Newton County. With friendly and respectful residents, Northpark is a fantastic location for your new home. Joplin is a bustling city with lots of places to...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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: 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: 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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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.
Webwood Assisted Living is a family owned facility conveniently located minutes from I-49, directly across from the Neosho Golf Course. This beautiful "state of the art" facility boasts spectacular sunsets from our 70 foot back patio looking over a picturesque valley, all part of a 15 acre...
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Cost of independent living in Cherokee County, KS

The average cost of senior living in Cherokee County is $2,919 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walnut, KS with an average of $2,067 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cherokee County, KS vs. nearby counties

Cherokee County, KS
$2,919/mo
$2,560/mo
$2,940/mo

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

Cherokee County, KS
$2,919/mo
$3,762/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$3,618/mo
Independent Living
$2,919/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,675/mo
Studio
$3,643/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,386/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,900/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Cherokee County over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Cherokee County

Recent reviews for independent living in Cherokee County

Oak Pointe of Carthage

5.0
[name removed] was totally awesome and went over and above his duty rest. The staff seem pretty nice. I was most pleased with Carthage, but I've heard really bad things from Oak point in [location removed]. It might be a completely different experience. I've understand that [name removed] has ...
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Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Pittsburg

4.0
So far everything is working out well for my mother here. She has been in the hospital a bit, so her time has been limited. The staff have been pretty decent. The residents have been nice and friendly. I know she is going be safe and in good hands. So far this is a community I would recommend.

Honeycreek Retirement Village in Grove, OK

5.0
Very clean and nice looking apartments. It is owned by the Southern Baptist and has a strong Christian environment. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming, both the employees and residence. [Name removed], the manager has worked there for many years and is truly called to this job. He goes ...
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Cherokee County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherokee County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherokee County, 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 Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County 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
18.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
13.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
24.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
10.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.5%
46.1%
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College View Manor, Oak Pointe of Neosho and Asbury Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cherokee County, Kansas. See full list of communities.

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