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The Twin Oaks team is wonderful! Lori is such a caring Director and [name removed] works diligently, wearing several hats to keep the residents happy! They are truly a family and for the almost 4 yrs Mom...
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.
Twin Oaks Independent Living is designed to maintain individuality and independence. Our elegant community provides hospitality and a worry free lifestyle in a safe and secure environment. Interesting and exciting social, recreational and educational activities and events are part of our...
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I toured this place trying to find a place for my 87 yr old mother who is in perfect health but at a point where she was tired of living at home alone and dealing with a house and its maintenance . Of the...
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.
Riverstone Retirement is Kansas City’s Premier independent living community. Riverstone Retirement comprises apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Riverstone Retirement is an all-inclusive retirement...
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My husband has passed but the Piper was a wonderful place to be for his final care the staff was amazing and they were so supportive and helpful. I was very grateful for all the people there from maintenance...
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.
The Piper is a newly opened assisted living and memory care community in Kansas City, KS, conveniently located near The Legends. Our company philosophy is to design homes where seniors continue to learn, grow, create, and enjoy companionship with those of all ages. We create households that are...
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Have had 3 activities directors over last year. Mom never remembers. Calendar needs to be posted on website. I never know what mom does. It's expensive and had another rate increase this year. As far as...
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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Staff is amazingly helpful, friendly and professional. Yes, we would recommend Delaware Highlands to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living is focused on providing assisted living services for the low to moderate income senior adult. Delaware Highlands offers a warm home-like setting for all our residents. We provide affordable assisted living in a compassionate, caring manner so that senior adults...
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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.
Heritage Village - Platte City is an assisted living community located in Platte City, Missouri in the county of Platte. This suburb of Kansas City is just close enough to the city to allow day trips or weekend trips or to allow friends and family to easily visit using the major airport in Kansas...
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My mother, who had dementia, lived at Twin Oaks Assisted Living almost 2 years. All the staff took such excellent care of her. The administration staff allowed her to continue living there, and had Hospice...
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.
Superior care in a home-like environment is just the beginning of what makes Twin Oaks Assisted Living a great place to live. Medication assistance, nursingand social services are only some of the needs we assist our residentswith every day. Our professional staff includes 24-hour nursing andhome...
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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 are extraordinarily happy here, they are phenomenal! It's independent, and they don't have a kitchen or do meals here. They do have a nice clubhouse. They bring in different people, they brought in one...
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.
Pebblebrooke Villas offer independent living in a comfortable, maintenance provided community for those 55 and older. Pebblebrooke is located in Basehor, Kansas. Basehor is conveniently located close to Kansas City, KS, Shawnee, Lawrence and Leavenworth. Basehor offers a small-town atmosphere...
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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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Cost of independent living in Cochrane, KS

The average cost of senior living in Cochrane is $3,433 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leavenworth, KS with an average of $3,226 per month.

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

Cochrane, KS
$3,433/mo
$3,577/mo

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

Cochrane, KS
$3,433/mo
$3,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,728/mo
Independent Living
$3,433/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,650/mo
Studio
$4,695/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,910/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,930/mo

Senior living costs in Cochrane 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: Cochrane, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCochrane, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,433/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,857/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,728/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cochrane, KS:$3,433/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cochrane, KS:$4,857/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Cochrane, KS:$4,728/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Cochrane

Recent reviews for independent living in Cochrane

Vintage Park at Atchison

5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
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The Wellington Senior Living in Liberty, MO

4.4
They all seem pleasant and helpful snd try to accommodate your suggestions. However they have to report to their boss too. My mom has recommended to others and a few have moved in. I think this place struggles like all others with retention of employees. It's hard to see someone go that they ...
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Heritage Village of Gladstone

5.0
It's a wonderful place. The staff, and Kim [removed] in particular have just been fantastic. We have been very happy with Heritage Village so far.

Cochrane independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cochrane independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cochrane, 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 Cochrane 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 Cochrane partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cochrane, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cochrane 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 Cochrane communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cochrane, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cochrane 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 Cochrane offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cochrane, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
47%
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Twin Oaks Retirement Community, Riverstone Retirement Community and The Piper are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cochrane, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Cochrane, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cochrane, Kansas are Riverstone Retirement Community, Novel Place Overland Park and Shawnee Hills Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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