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1313 Photos available
2020 Floor plans available
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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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2020 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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My father was a resident for more than four years. We initially began with Respite Care and later transitioned to a permanent room for him on the Assisted Living side. He enjoyed a beautiful apartment...
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.
In America’s heartland, where sprawling fields of grass and wheat sway under gentle blue skies, sprouts a new kind of senior living community in South Olathe, Kansas. In this friendly city, residents of Anthology of Olathe are encouraged to live aspirationally by welcoming neighbors and kind,...
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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
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[name removed] at the front desk is absolutely wonderful. My Mom loves the activities director and the art activities! Can't seem to keep kitchen staff, seem to be short staffed.
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.
Welcome to Shawnee Hills Senior Living, a new concept in senior living in Shawnee, Kansas. The Community is conveniently located off of West 63rd Street and Maurer Road with direct access to Highway 435 and Shawnee Mission Parkway. Shawnee Hills is located directly north of the Shawnee Station...
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The staff is good. I like the food . I am okay with things around here. I just gave it a four because no one is perfect its a good place.
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.
Greenwood Terrace provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Finally, a rich country setting that feels miles away but is just minutes from Kansas City. Greenwood Terrace has so much history, culture and entertainment to offer that you could spend years taking it...
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My was the resident, overall the experience was good. It was OK and certainly acceptable. I would recommend this community to others who are currently searching.
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.
Brandon Woods Retirement Community Brandon Woods Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Lawrence, Kansas, in Douglas County and home to about 88,000 people. Located along the Wakarusa and Kansas Rivers, residents will enjoy this beautiful college town with its park-like...
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The ratio of staff to patients was very good. The staff was very caring to the patients. If you needed any information about your loved one. It was accessible from the staff at any time. The food was good....
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.
The Windsor of Lawrence is a licensed assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We honor each resident's...
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I used the services from A Place for Mom to find senior living facilities to tour for my parents. We selected Silvercrest at Deercreek. They moved in [date removed]. We have been pleased with their living...
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.
Silvercrest at Deer Creek is an exceptional senior living community offering an abundance of cultural, social and educational opportunities for today's seniors. Our elegant community offers 95 independent living units and 21 assisted living apartments.  Spacious floorplans...
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[name removed] was amazing. She worked with us through the whole process. They have things for the residents to do. They have a program that takes the residents to their Doctor appointments or on outings. ....
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.
On your own but not alone at the Gardens at Creekside a 55 and better independent living community that offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with fully furnished kitchens and full size washer/dryer in each unit. At the Gardens you can enjoy a beauty/barber shop, fitness center, internet cafe,...
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Mom and dad are happy there. My only problem is that they have new management and need a new activity director. It would be nice if they would work on keeping employees happy.
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.
Active Senior Living in ShawneeLocated in Shawnee, Kansas, this community offers contemporary apartments, as well as resort-style amenities for active seniors. Our daily social events, classes, and wellness programs will activate your mind, body, and soul. Are you ready to make new friends, enjoy...
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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
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.
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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Photo of Garden Villas of Lenexa
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44 Floor plans available
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The staff is friendly, attentive and provides a good variety of activities. The cleaning staff had lots of turnover. WiFi is weak. The transportation is not easy to use. Better off using Lyft. Apartments are...
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.
Garden Villas of Lenexa Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community continues the grand tradition of excellence established by the Delmar Gardens Family in 1965. Based in St. Louis and owned by the same local family for over 55 years, everything we do is founded upon a unique philosophy of...
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It's been a very good experience so far - facility is very nice - some staff turnover with housekeeping but they do a good job - food service sometimes slow but overall very good - having PT onsite is very...
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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44 Floor plans available
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Across the board 5. What we like the most about Sunrise of Overland Park is the quality of care and attentiveness of the staff has been exceptional. Staff is always present, ratio of staff to residents.
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.
At Sunrise of Overland Park, KS, we offer our residents and their families the best of both worlds in so many ways. Our senior living community is located close enough to Interstate 35 to make it accessible, but far enough from the hustle and bustle to allow our residents to retain the privacy...
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Photo of Sunrise of Lenexa
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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The staff are attentive. They have an activities director that has regular activities for the residents. The food cooking is supervised by a chef so good meals. The rooms are well sized. The feel of the...
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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I would recommend Cedarhurst of Topeka. My husband was in the memory care unit and I felt the quality of care suffered a little because of staff turnover. The staff was very nice while they were there but...
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.
Cedarhurst of Topeka offers assisted living and memory care services, programs and amenities which allow residents to live the life they want to live. With spacious apartments, cozy community lounges, and areas designated for a variety of activities, Cedarhurst of Topeka offers each resident the...
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Photo of Alto Overland Park
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What we like the most about the community is that the people are great and very caring. However, they need to improve on transition to their doctors , medication ordering and purchasing and Communication
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.
Live your best life within a dynamic, engaging community that features exceptional accommodations, services and experiences. Enjoy each day to the fullest with maximum independence, supported by a personalized care plan and passionate caregivers. Your loved one will flourish with an enriching...
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We had to find a place for my mother in law when she took a turn for the worse. She spent time in the Gardens area until she was well enough to move into her own place. I didn’t like the Gardens rehab...
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.
Discover the true meaning of "home" at Aldersgate Village, where our faith-based community is built upon shared values of faith, family, and friendship. Established by United Methodist Homes, Inc. in 1979, our legacy of compassionate retirement services dates back to 1904.Nestled on a 168-acre...
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The food was great. There were quite a few activities although I don't have another place for comparison. The "assist" was limited not recommend for dementia individuals. Cleaning staff was excellent (no...
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.
Vintage Park at Baldwin City is an assisted living community in beautiful rural Kansas. Residents enjoy being a part of an active, vibrant community with a wealth of social activities and delicious, restaurant-style dining. Vintage Park at Baldwin City offers supportive assistance when and where...
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5 stars for all! My loved one is now at [facility name removed] on hospice care. They were all so friendly caring and go above and beyond for their residents. I highly recommend Vintage Park Osawatomie to...
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.
Vintage Park at Osawatomie is an intimate assisted living community known for providing a high quality of senior care. Located in scenic Osawatomie, Kansas our town has a lot to offer senior residents including a golf course, a city lake for fishing or boating, a sports complex, and a peaceful...
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A year ago I liked the staff and the person that gave me the tour was nice and helpful. The facility seemed nice and is close to a lot of stores and restaurants. The people that lived here were very nice too
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.
Luxurious Senior Living in OlatheCome as Strangers, Live as Friends® at Connect55+ Olathe, where you’ll experience comfortable, worry-free living. Connect55+ communities offer spacious, pet-friendly one- and two-bedroom senior apartments with indulgent amenities, including private patios or...
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I would give them a 5 on all categories. Colonial Oaks at Spring Hill is very clean and we have good communication with the staff. Residents seem clean and happy and we would definitely recommend this...
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.
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44 Floor plans available
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All 5's - I'm impressed with how much staff must attend to in short windows and make it all work for the residence...my loved one was a real stress test on the system! Administration was always available and...
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.
Homestead Assisted Living offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that allows residents to relax and enjoy every day. We strive to provide all the amenities of home to make them feel comfortable. Whatever residents like to do, they’ll be among friends who share common interests and needs. ...
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The staff is very helpful and friendly. They try to have a variety of activities. The room size is ok. A little on the smallish side but doable. I would recommend The Vintage Park in Ottawa.
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.
Vintage Park at Ottawa is a family focused ASSISTED LIVING community in the town of Ottawa, Kansas. Ottawa is a historical midwestern town with a plethora of cultural and recreational activities including antique stores, live theater, museums, lakes for fishing, farms, camps, cultural centers,...
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Patient care is excellent. The staff and on-site management are very personal and caring for the residents and family members. There are many types of activities and entertainment offered to the residents....
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.
What a bustling little community you will find this to be. Their doors are always welcome to anyone who wishes to stop by for a visit. They host an annual garage sale, car show, Easter egg hunt, and many dinners and parties throughout the year. With all this going on, Jodi Smith, Director even...
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My husband and I have lived here for 8 months. The staff is ALWAYS friendly, which has a huge effect. Nobody ever says, "That is not my job." or, "I am too busy." The residents are mostly very friendly...
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.
Looking to age gracefully in a senior independent retirement community? Come visit the Arbor Court Retirement Community at Alvamar in Lawrence, Kansas, an independent retirement community designed for active adults that are 55 and over. Our residents enjoy the best in carefree living. Each person...

Cost of independent living in Ransomville, KS

The average cost of senior living in Ransomville is $3,951 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garnett, KS with an average of $2,549 per month.

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

Ransomville, KS
$3,951/mo
$4,039/mo

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

Ransomville, KS
$3,951/mo
$3,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,906/mo
Independent Living
$3,951/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,943/mo
Studio
$4,772/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,457/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,035/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,654/mo

Senior living costs in Ransomville 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: Ransomville, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRansomville, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,951/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,067/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,906/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ransomville, KS:$3,951/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ransomville, KS:$5,067/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ransomville, KS:$3,906/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Ransomville, KS, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ransomville 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
Ransomville, KS$2,511/mo$2,594/mo-3.2%
Kansas$2,826/mo$2,681/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ransomville, KS
2024 average cost:$2,511/mo
2023 average cost:$2,594/mo
Percent change:-3.2%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$2,826/mo
2023 average cost:$2,681/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ransomville

Recent reviews for independent living in Ransomville

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Thoughtfully sized apartments. Several reviews highlight the spaciousness and comfort of the apartments at various communities, allowing residents to feel at home. At Shawnee Hills Senior Living, one resident particularly enjoys the corner room with numerous windows letting in natural light. Another review for Holiday Gree ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews praise the dedication and kindness of the staff members, forming meaningful connections with residents and their families. For example, at Arbor Court Retirement Community at Alvamar, administrators [[name removed]] and [[name removed]] are commended for their professionalism and ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered, from games and card tournaments to outings and social events. At Celebration Villa of Hearthstone, the social director organizes numerous activities, including bingo and outings to casinos, while Shawnee Hills Senior Livings resi ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Quality meals and accommodating chefs are frequent topics of praise in reviews, with residents looking forward to each mealtime. At Aberdeen Village a CCRC, the menu could use less ham and more healthy low-salt choices, but the overall meals are well-received. Some communities, such as Anthol ...
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Safe and well-maintained community. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness and upkeep as priorities, with facilities kept in excellent condition. At Anthology of Olathe, cleanliness receives a high rating, and residents appreciate the climate control in their apartments. Additionally, some communities, like Holiday Greenwood ...
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Supportive and accommodating care. Several reviews mention the caregivers' thoughtful attention to residents' needs, with accommodations made for individual preferences and medical conditions. At Holiday Thornton Place, some staff members went the extra mile to help a resident adjust to the new community, and others, like Shaw ...
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Ransomville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ransomville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ransomville, 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 Ransomville 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 Ransomville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ransomville, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ransomville 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 Ransomville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ransomville, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ransomville 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 Ransomville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ransomville, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.8%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Thornton Place, Anthology of Olathe and Shawnee Hills Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ransomville, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 117 independent living facilities near Ransomville, Kansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ransomville, Kansas are Holiday Thornton Place and Shawnee Hills Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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