About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Varner, KS

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Varner area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Varner. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 102 independent living facilities in Varner, 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 Cheney, Garden Plain and Georgia.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cheney, Garden Plain and Georgia.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Ascension Living Via Christi Village Georgetown, Sedgwick Plaza and Legend of Hutchinson
zipAveragecost: $3,803

Varner Independent Living Facilities | 891 Reviews

Showing 83 communities
Last Updated: 11/26/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
Photo of West Park Tower
5 star
0%
4 star
75%
3 star
25%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Situated in the beautiful town of Wichita, Sedgwick County, KS, West Park Tower offers senior citizens a comfortable, full-service living situation where they can truly enjoy life. With more than 100 parks in the area, there is no question that there are plenty of nature-centric things to do and...
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.
5 star
50%
4 star
50%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I chose Twin Lakes Apartments mainly for the location. The apartment I had had a swimming pool right out behind it with a fountain. We would go everyday when the weather permitted and sit around and talk. I...
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.
Photo of Somerset Plaza Tower
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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
What a wonderful community of residents and staff! Prairie Homestead is like living in a neighborhood where everyone knows each other and cares about all the neighbors. I never thought I wanted to leave my...
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.
As one begins to consider retirement years, it may be the Independent or Assisted Living opportunities at Prairie Homestead Senior Living that fits into your plans. Serving the Wichita community since 1965, Prairie Homestead is centered on the motivation and influence of the Christian faith. As...
Photo of Sunflower Gardens
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.
Photo of Eastern Townhomes LLC
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.
We provide maintenance free living in one and two bedroom apartments and three bedroom duplexes for seniors and families in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Pratt, Kansas.
Photo of Carrington House Central
5 star
0%
4 star
50%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
50%
See all reviews
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.
Photo of Market Street Lofts 718
11 Photo available
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.
Thank you so much for your interest in our community! We are excited to share the new openings we have available for lease and boast of our immense progress we have made to these properties. We have completely renovated each building with an updated color palette, while maintaining the history...
Photo of House of Parkwood Village
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
We like our space. Works perfect for us. We love eating in the dining room. We enjoy the other residents and love all the events and activities. The staff has been great.
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Peach Tree Plaza Tower
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.
Photo of Regal Cottages
5 star
50%
4 star
0%
3 star
50%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
These are so nice and affordable. They are only 3 years old so everything is brand new and maintenance and management are AMAZING!!!
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.
Regal Cottages is an affordable senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older located in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Regal Cottages is located with easy access to nearby shopping centers, coffee shops, banking, houses of worship, parks, nail and beauty salons, opportunities for...
Photo of Plaza North Senior Residences
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Plaza North Senior Residences is an apartment community designed with all of the comforts and conveniences in mind for resident's ages 55 or better. This beautifully landscaped community is located in northeast Wichita and is conveniently connected to the North east Senior Center which houses a...
Photo of Shady Way Plaza Tower
5 star
50%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
50%
See all reviews
Whoever wrote that review in 2015 is a liar!! Shadyway Plaza is a wonderful place to live for people age 50 and up. One of our residents is 104 years old and doesn't have one complaint and none of us are...
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.
Photo of Calvary Towers
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.
Calvary Towers is a senior apartments community located in Wichita, Sedgewick County, Kansas. Managed by Young Management Corp., Calvary Towers bases rent on a resident's income, making these senior housing apartments a reasonably priced option in Sedgwick County. The four-story high rise...
Photo of Regal Plaza
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.
Regal Plaza is a senior apartment community, located in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Wichita is the largest city in Kansas. Wichita is a city full of things for its residents to do. It is known as the cultural center for Kansas. Residents can visit the Wichita Art Museum, the Wichita...
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.
Photo of Indian Hills Lodge
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.
5 star
0%
4 star
50%
3 star
50%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Photo of Veranda Senior Living East
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Mother has been well cared for. The food has been good for her and she has developed an appreciation for some of the staff, even though in her condition she tends to judge people rather harshly. The house...
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.
Photo of Friendley Acres Retirement Comm
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.
Photo of Asbury Park
44 Photos available
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.
Asbury Park is a continuing care retirement community which supports life while enhancing physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellness through caring staff, innovative programs, and benevolent support. We are also a not-for-profit retirement community located in Newton,Kansas — related to...
Photo of Carrington at Cherry Creek
5 star
50%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
25%
1 star
25%
See all reviews
the facility has really came a long way. Its clean, caters to all ages, offers alot of activities and you never smell bad odors like you do in alot of facilities. Its like a city within a city with their...
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.
Affordable community with 4 different sizes & floor plans of apartments in a quiet neighborhood.Individual Climate Control, Emergency Call System, Secured Entrance and Security Cameras, Patios and Balconies in all apartments, Kitchens in all apartments, Month-to-Month Rent and 24 Hour Nursing...
Photo of Copperstone Retirement
5 star
33%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
34%
See all reviews
The Staff at Copperstone were very helpful in getting Mom moved in & taking care of the transition. They are all kind & go out of their way to make this potentially difficult time as easy as possible. The...
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.
Copperstone Retirement is located in Derby, KS. This community is an independent living community, and it offers residents a great place to call home. Derby is a part of Sedgwick County, and it provides a quiet place for individuals to call home. Those who spend time in Derby as residents or...
Photo of Country Living Of Lyons
1111 Photos available
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.
The Country® Place Senior Living's motto, Life as you want it…Care as you need it® is exactly how today's seniors should live and that lifestyle is available to the Lyons community. Country Place has maintained a respected reputation as a leader in the assisted living industry. Our residences are...

Cost of independent living in Varner, KS

The average cost of senior living in Varner is $3,803 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pretty Prairie, KS with an average of $2,980 per month.

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

Varner, KS
$3,803/mo
$3,764/mo

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

Varner, KS
$3,803/mo
$3,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,878/mo
Independent Living
$3,803/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,078/mo
Studio
$5,282/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,724/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,944/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,144/mo

Senior living costs in Varner 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: Varner, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVarner, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,803/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,036/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,878/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Varner, KS:$3,803/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Varner, KS:$5,036/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Varner, KS:$4,878/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in Varner, KS, over time

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

Varner, KSKS stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Varner, KS

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Varner 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
Varner, KS$2,841/mo$2,797/mo+1.6%
Kansas$2,870/mo$2,737/mo+4.9%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Varner, KS
2024 average cost:$2,841/mo
2023 average cost:$2,797/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
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%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

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 Varner

Recent reviews for independent living in Varner

Vintage Park at Waterfront in Wichita, KS

4.9
It's a friendly, well-run place. The food is varied, and it's good quality. It tastes like something you'd get at a restaurant. They clean the rooms weekly. They seem to not be staffed well enough sometimes, so you have to wait a little longer if you need help. I think they have a hard time ...
Read more

House of Parkwood Village in Pratt, KS

5.0
Parkwood is very nice and we have a great apartment. Everyone is so nice. We enjoy going to Bingo and exercise. The help has been really nice.

Parkwood Village in Pratt, KS

5.0
Very lucky to have Parkwood. It's in a perfect place and is well kept. Everyone is very friendly and I have a lot of friends here.

Varner independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Varner independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Varner, 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 Varner 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 Varner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Varner, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.2%
8.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Varner 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 Varner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Varner, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.7%
17.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Varner 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 Varner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Varner, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.5%
47%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Ascension Living Via Christi Village Georgetown, Sedgwick Plaza and Legend of Hutchinson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Varner, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 102 independent living facilities near Varner, Kansas. See the full list.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top