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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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From day one Emporia Place has provided a safe and caring environment for our loved one. They take time to meet her physical, spiritual and emotional needs. Every time we have expressed a concern...
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.
Emporia Place is a premiere assisted living community located in the quaint town of Emporia, Kansas. Full of small town charm, Emporia is located between the two major metropolitan areas of Topeka and Wichita. Home to Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College, Emporia is a...
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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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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.
Broadview Towers is our beautiful senior living facility located in Emporia, Kansas. Our community is open to seniors who are 62 and older; however, qualified disabled individuals may also become residents. Broadview Towers has recently undergone major renovations to make the community an even...
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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: 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, 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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Cost of independent living in Ridgeton, KS

The average cost of senior living in Ridgeton is $2,673 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gridley, KS with an average of $2,661 per month.

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

Ridgeton, KS
$2,673/mo
$3,355/mo
$2,673/mo

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

Ridgeton, KS
$2,673/mo
$3,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,486/mo
Independent Living
$2,673/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,780/mo
Studio
$2,098/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,026/mo

Senior living costs in Ridgeton 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: Ridgeton, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRidgeton, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$2,673/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,697/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,486/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ridgeton, KS:$2,673/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ridgeton, KS:$4,697/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ridgeton, KS:$4,486/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Ridgeton

Recent reviews for independent living in Ridgeton

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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Vintage Park at Osage City

5.0
This is a very nice community, and my mother is doing very well since her move here. She is getting better each day. They have a great staff at this community. They have been easy to work with, and very kind. I'am pleased with her move to this community. I know she is safe, and in good hands. A ...
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Ridgeton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ridgeton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ridgeton, 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 Ridgeton 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 Ridgeton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ridgeton, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ridgeton 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 Ridgeton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ridgeton, KSNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ridgeton 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 Ridgeton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ridgeton, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
47%
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