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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Shady Brook, KS

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22 Floor plans available
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4 star
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Brookdale is a beautiful facility. [name removed] is resistant to doing some of the activities but the staff encourages her to take part. She doesn't like to eat so food has been an issue for her. We think...
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.
Putting More Life Back Into Senior LivingOur residents enjoy a more relaxed senior living lifestyle, with less stress and more options for living life well. And they do it in a luxurious community that feels just like home sweet home, trading the stress and hassle that comes from living life at...
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My father resides within this community & I can say firsthand that this place is staffed by wonderful caring people. They have a monthly family night where family members of the residents are invited to a...
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 of Abilene is an assisted living community in Abilene, Kansas. Abilene is a historic town a short drive from Wichita and Kansas City. Our town boasts five world-class museums, historic mansions, a vintage train through the Smoky River Hill Valley, a professional theater and a strong...
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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
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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.
We provide maintenance free living for seniors in one bedroom apartments in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Abilene, Kansas.
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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.
We provide maintenance free living for seniors in one bedroom apartments in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Abilene, Kansas.
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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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Cost of independent living in Shady Brook, KS

The average cost of senior living in Shady Brook is $2,974 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ramona, KS with an average of $2,322 per month.

Independent living costs in Shady Brook, KS, vs. nearby cities

Shady Brook, KS
$2,974/mo
$2,974/mo
$3,472/mo

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

Shady Brook, KS
$2,974/mo
$3,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Shady Brook, KS, vs. other senior living options

$4,719/mo
Independent Living
$2,974/mo

Independent living costs in Shady Brook, KS, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,333/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,768/mo

Senior living costs in Shady Brook 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: Shady Brook, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShady Brook, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$2,974/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,719/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,719/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shady Brook, KS:$2,974/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shady Brook, KS:$4,719/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Shady Brook, KS:$4,719/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Shady Brook

Recent reviews for independent living in Shady Brook

Homestead of Abilene

5.0
[Name removed] and all of the staff at Abilene Place were a blessing during mom's final days. We could not have hoped for a better spot for her. We live in Abilene and have visited Abilene Place on Halloween and other holidays and were always impressed. The residents seemed happy and the ...
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Brookdale Junction City

4.8
It's a beautiful place and very well run. It's expensive but all these places are expensive! [name removed] is not taking advantage of the many activities offered but that's her choice. Over all I think the social interaction is good for her even though she choose to stay in her room and sleep. ...
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Shady Brook independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Brook independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady Brook, 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 Shady Brook 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 Shady Brook partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shady Brook, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Brook 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 Shady Brook communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shady Brook, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Brook 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 Shady Brook offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shady Brook, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
47%
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