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We loved living there and would still be at Holiday Thorton Place except for the physical needs that both my wife and I are needing at this time. She has Parkinson's and I have kidney failure. We are living...
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.
Thornton Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within gorgeously landscaped grounds in the Flint Hills, you'll love the grandeur of Thornton Place while enjoying all the conveniences of nearby Topeka. We're just minutes from shopping, dining,...
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They care about us very much and make us feel like a family. 1 and 2 bedroom apartments available. We are in the middle of a big remodel right now.
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.
Atria Hearthstone East in Topeka is a senior community with a warm, family-style atmosphere. The beautiful, three-acre campus—shared with Atria Hearthstone West—offers lovely area for walks and for relaxing with friends. Atria Hearthstone East is conveniently located to nearby shopping malls,...
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As my Mom’s needs change, the staff here do well to adjust as needed. A variety of activities help her get out of her apartment and moving. The other residents also look out for her. She has a community of...
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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The manager here is wonderful, and I like it here. The food delivery needs to be more efficient but they have lots of activities and things to do. I highly recommend this community to others based on my...
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.
Lexington Park Independent Living provides active seniors with a wonderful maintenance-free lifestyle with plenty of activities and opportunities to socialize with neighbors. In our independent living community, residents have time to enjoy their hobbies and the company of their neighbors while...
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Lexington Park is a great community. The staff are very friendly and helpful in transitioning my loved one. They have been very resourceful and knowledgeable with my loved ones care. They do a great job...
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 Lexington Park Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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Unfortunately we had to move our loved one at of this community just because she needed more care, but we have absolutely nothing but great things to say about Arbor Court. The lady that runs the place [name...
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.
Your Life. Your Style. Your Home. Looking to age gracefully in a senior independent retirement community? Come visit the Arbor Court Retirement Community at Topeka, in Topeka, Kansas, an independent retirement community designed for active adults that are 55 and over. Our residents enjoy the...
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We had my mom here for 3 weeks. She had some frustrations and I know none of these places staff enough people. This is sad to know, but the rehab team was awesome and really helped her get stronger. I...
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.
Less Hospital, More Hospitality The Healthcare Resort of Topeka is changing the way that healthcare is being delivered to the Topeka Metropolitan Area. With the fusion of world-class healthcare and personalized hospitality, you encounter an experience that is truly unique and memorable. As...
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Oak Creek Senior Living Center is a small and warm living environment where the nurse and staff are caring and compassionate, and the residents are welcoming and friendly. They have all service levels 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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.
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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The homes are more of a family style and are for full care for memory care. Some employees have been here several years and are the cream of the crop. Nowhere is anything perfect but this was our choice of...
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.
At Peggy Kelly House we recognize the difficult journey of those with early to middle stage Alzheimer’s and other memory related diseases. We offer a secure environment with dementia specific care. We encourage our residents to continue to make choices, but in a more secure environment. They...
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Meriden, KS

The average cost of senior living in Meriden is $3,775 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Effingham, KS with an average of $3,464 per month.

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

Meriden, KS
$3,775/mo
$3,789/mo
$3,606/mo

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

Meriden, KS
$3,775/mo
$3,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,706/mo
Independent Living
$3,775/mo

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

Studio
$4,019/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,830/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,509/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,248/mo

Senior living costs in Meriden 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: Meriden, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMeriden, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,775/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,815/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,706/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Meriden, KS:$3,775/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Meriden, KS:$4,815/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Meriden, KS:$4,706/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Meriden, KS, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Meriden 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
Meriden, KS$2,840/mo$2,813/mo+1.0%
Kansas$2,785/mo$2,675/mo+4.1%
National$3,242/mo$3,154/mo+2.8%
Meriden, KS
2024 average cost:$2,840/mo
2023 average cost:$2,813/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$2,785/mo
2023 average cost:$2,675/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,242/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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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 Meriden

Recent reviews for independent living in Meriden

Lexington Park Independent Living in Topeka, KS

4.6
My Grandparents really love it. There are a lot of activities and the facility is very nice.

Lexington Park in Topeka, KS

4.0
I was very impressed with our experience at Lexington Park, it's a very nice place for independent senior living! It's a nice looking place, the people are all very friendly, and the apartments are a very nice size for the price! I would highly recommend them!

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.

Meriden independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Meriden independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Meriden, 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 Meriden 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 Meriden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Meriden, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Meriden 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 Meriden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Meriden 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 Meriden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Meriden, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
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