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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Osage County, KS

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 71 independent living facilities in Osage County, 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 Cullen Village and Pauline.
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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.
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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.
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
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.
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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44 Floor plans available
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Council Grove Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in beautiful Council Grove, KS. Our community is located in the heartland resting among the stunning Flint Hills, which offer our residents and their visitors amazing sunsets to view, and warm prairie winds from the spring and...
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My mom lives here it's a good place to live the people that live there are friendly and they always have dinners and movie night
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.

Cost of independent living in Osage County, KS

The average cost of senior living in Osage County is $3,799 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lebo, KS with an average of $2,673 per month.

Independent living costs in Osage County, KS, vs. nearby counties

Osage County, KS
$3,799/mo
$3,176/mo

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

Osage County, KS
$3,799/mo
$3,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Osage County, KS, vs. other senior living options

$4,672/mo
Independent Living
$3,799/mo

Independent living costs in Osage County, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,780/mo
Studio
$4,795/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,295/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,108/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,654/mo

Senior living costs in Osage County 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: Osage County, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOsage County, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,799/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,869/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,672/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Osage County, KS:$3,799/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Osage County, KS:$4,869/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Osage County, KS:$4,672/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Osage County, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Osage County 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.

Osage County, KSKS stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Osage County, KS

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Osage County 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
Osage County, KS$3,013/mo$2,792/mo+7.9%
Kansas$2,870/mo$2,737/mo+4.9%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Osage County, KS
2024 average cost:$3,013/mo
2023 average cost:$2,792/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$2,870/mo
2023 average cost:$2,737/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Osage County

Recent reviews for independent living in Osage County

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.

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.

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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Osage County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Osage County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Osage County, 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 Osage County 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 Osage County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Osage County, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Osage County 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 Osage County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Osage County, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Osage County 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 Osage County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Osage County, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
19.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.2%
47%
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