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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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Beauty, Happiness, Music, Friendship, Peace — All of these reside at Riverstone! Wonderful atmosphere, amazing activities, exciting happy hours every Friday, and the food is second to none. A great place to...
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
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.
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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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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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 can't say enough about the therapy and nursing care my mother got while at the resort. The therapists are wonderful and the nursing care she got was outstanding. Everyone treated her with respect 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.
The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City is a new, upscale assisted living community located in Kansas City, KS. Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is home to over 146,000 people. Kansas City is a bustling and busy city with restaurants, sports events and shopping. Residents can enjoy...
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The community has had a good covid plan and we are able to visit through her window. I would definitely recommend this community to others. I feel the community is completely transparent and does a great...
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.
The Country Place Senior Living's motto, Life as you want it...Care as you need it is exactly how today's seniors should live and that lifestyle is now available to the Basehor community. Country Place has maintained a respected reputation as a leader in the assisted living industry. Our...
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mom moved here in august and has settled in nicely. we chose manor place for her because it felt like a family home atmosphere.
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.
Manor Place Retirement Apartments Manor Place is Kansas City, Kansas' apartment community for active, older adults. Our residents are enjoying the best in carefree living. No retirement requirements are made upon entering Manor Place. Each person is encouraged to continue a 'lifestyle' similar...
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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...
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.
Now Open! Call and reserve your new one-bedroom apartment now. This new exciting senior apartment community is exclusive for those 62 years of age and better. Parallel Senior Villas is conveniently located only 3 miles west of Interstate 635 in Kansas City, Kansas. Plus you can shop and dine at...

Cost of independent living in Ettenson, KS

The average cost of senior living in Ettenson is $3,642 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leavenworth, KS with an average of $3,226 per month.

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

Ettenson, KS
$3,642/mo
$3,577/mo
$3,799/mo

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

Ettenson, KS
$3,642/mo
$3,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,046/mo
Independent Living
$3,642/mo

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

Studio
$5,293/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,910/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,930/mo

Senior living costs in Ettenson 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: Ettenson, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEttenson, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,642/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,165/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,046/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ettenson, KS:$3,642/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ettenson, KS:$5,165/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ettenson, KS:$5,046/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Ettenson

Recent reviews for independent living in Ettenson

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.

Armour Oaks in Kansas City, MO

4.0
They are caring for my wife very well and I am pleased. The community looks great and very clean. The staff is nice and very helpful. There many activities for her to choose from. She enjoys the meals, the food tastes good. I am happy with this community and would recommend it.

Ettenson independent living services and amenities

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

Homestead of Leavenworth, Riverstone Retirement Community and The Piper are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ettenson, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Ettenson, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ettenson, Kansas are Brookdale Overland Park 119th, Riverstone Retirement Community and Town Village of Leawood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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