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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hutchinson, KS
If you’re looking for independent living in the Hutchinson area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Hutchinson. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 11 independent living facilities in Hutchinson, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Halstead, Conway and Bentley.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Halstead, Conway and Bentley.
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What we like the most about Legend of Hutchinson is the staff. The staff is very insured to the residents and we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Legend of Hutchinson is a retreat for many seniors looking for a community to call home. Located in Hutchinson, Kansas, close to Highway 61 and 135 from Salina and I-96 from Wichita, we have resort-style amenities, a full-service dining facility and excellent activities that engage your interests...
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This review concerns The Arbors, a memory care assisted living. My aunt has no short term memory. I looked and looked and then contacted A Place for Mom. My advisor, Jeanie Montford, spent a lot of time...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
The Arbors at Waldron Place is an Alzheimer's memory care community located in Hutchinson, Kansas in Reno county. Seniors at the Arbors at Waldron Place experience increased security from the fact their community is located just across the street from Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. This...
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Am in 2 bedroom independent living apartment. Am wheelchair bound. My apartment has both inside and outside access. While my apartment has a kitchen, I take advantage of a meal plan with great food. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Your Life. Your Story. Your Home. Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community is a senior living community that began in 1945 and is located in the small town of Buhler, Kansas. A quiet and safe town located just outside of Hutchinson, Buhler is a wonderful place that you would be blessed to call home....
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Hutchinson, KS
The average cost of senior living in Hutchinson is $5,221 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pretty Prairie, KS with an average of $2,980 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hutchinson, KS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hutchinson, KS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hutchinson vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Hutchinson, KS by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Hutchinson over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Hutchinson
Recent reviews for independent living in Hutchinson
Legend of Hutchinson
5.0
What we like the most about Legend of Hutchinson is the staff. The staff is very insured to the residents and we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler, KS
4.8
Our move in and initial time at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Center have been good. The personnel are supportive and quick to respond to our needs for maintenance and Healthcare support. The Independent Living Duplex we have is will laid out and clean. I highly recommend SMRC.
Hutchinson independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hutchinson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hutchinson, 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 Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson 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
18.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Legend of Hutchinson, Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community and Waldron Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hutchinson, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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