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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Harris, KS

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 52 independent living facilities in Harris, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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: 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.
Horizon Plaza Apartments is located in old timey beautiful Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas. Emporia has the charm and elegance of history all over town with 13 structures that are listed on the 'National Register of Historic Places.' Emporia has a small town love for people. Emporia was also the...
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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: 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.
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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 one, two and three bedroom apartments and duplexes for seniors, families, couples, and singles in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Chanute, Kansas (KS).
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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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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.
Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Lawrence, KS.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require 24-hour care. Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living offers many...
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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.
Independent LivingQuiet West Lawrence Kansas LocationClose to shoppingPet Policy:Dogs are allowedCats are allowedProperty Description:Our property is conveniently located near grocery stores, banks and doctor's offices. Property grounds feature lush park like setting. Units include the following...
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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.
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From first site I fell in love with my place. When something is broken or something needs fixed or replaced the maintenance is out there the same day. I highly recommend Peterson Place. Keep up the good...
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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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.
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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.
The Mission Towers Apartments are senior apartments located in the bustling city of Topeka, Shawnee County, KS. The Topeka area is known for the many amenities that it offers its residents. Regardless of the type of activities that you like to participate in, the Topeka area will usually have it....
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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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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).

Cost of independent living in Harris, KS

The average cost of senior living in Harris is $3,369 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garnett, KS with an average of $2,549 per month.

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

Harris, KS
$3,369/mo
$2,935/mo

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

Harris, KS
$3,369/mo
$3,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,640/mo
Independent Living
$3,369/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,780/mo
Studio
$4,733/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,059/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,252/mo

Senior living costs in Harris 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: Harris, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHarris, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,369/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,852/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,640/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Harris, KS:$3,369/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Harris, KS:$4,852/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Harris, KS:$4,640/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Harris, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Harris 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 Harris, KS

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Harris 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
Harris, KS$3,489/mo$3,935/mo-11.3%
Kansas$2,486/mo$2,471/mo+0.6%
National$3,006/mo$2,839/mo+5.9%
Harris, KS
2024 average cost:$3,489/mo
2023 average cost:$3,935/mo
Percent change:-11.3%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$2,486/mo
2023 average cost:$2,471/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,006/mo
2023 average cost:$2,839/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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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 Harris

Recent reviews for independent living in Harris

Vintage Park at Gardner

4.3
We really like the nursing staff and the manager, our only complaint we have about the place is over the weekends there are no regular staff members. The rooms are nice, and our loved ones thing the food is good.

Homestead of Emporia

5.0
The staff members have been friendly and supportive from the beginning of our experience with Emporia Place. There was thorough explanation of policy and paper work that was involved with my mother's move. Over-all, we are pleased with the care, and the facility itself. My mother has joined ...
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Arbor Court Retirement Community at Alvamar in Lawrence, KS

5.0
I would give Arbor Court a 5 for all. What our family likes the most about the community is the friendliness of the staff... and lots of activities. Parking is a benefit too. Since my sis has a walker, everything is close enough she can get around.

Harris independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harris independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harris, 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 Harris 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 Harris 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
37.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Harris 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 Harris communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harris 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 Harris offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.9%
47%
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