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 Zenda, KS

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

If you’re looking for independent living in the Zenda 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 Zenda. 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 41 independent living facilities in Zenda, 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 Georgia, Calista and Murdock.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Georgia, Calista and Murdock.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Legend of Hutchinson, Reflection Ridge Retirement Community and Parkwest
zipAveragecost: $4,775

Zenda Independent Living Facilities | 434 Reviews

Showing 31 communities
Last Updated: 11/21/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Good Samaritan Society - The 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.
Photo of Good Samaritan Society - The Cottages and Villas
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 The Oxford Grand at New Market Assisted Living and Memory Care
5 star
50%
4 star
13%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
1 star
31%
See all reviews
Staff was very, very friendly, very clean. Food was very good. They delivered meals to my aunt when she did not feel like going to the diner would’ve love to stay longer, but my aunt needed more care and...
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.
See details
Photo of Veranda Senior Living
1313 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.
Photo of Country Acres Senior Residents
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 The Villas at Hampton Lakes
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of independent living in Zenda, KS

The average cost of senior living in Zenda is $4,775 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pretty Prairie, KS with an average of $2,980 per month.

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

Zenda, KS
$4,775/mo
$3,733/mo
$4,025/mo

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

Zenda, KS
$4,775/mo
$3,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,038/mo
Independent Living
$4,775/mo

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

Studio
$6,525/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,460/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,441/mo

Senior living costs in Zenda 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: Zenda, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeZenda, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$4,775/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,905/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,038/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Zenda, KS:$4,775/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Zenda, KS:$5,905/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Zenda, KS:$6,038/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 Zenda, KS, over time

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

Zenda, KSKS stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Zenda, KS

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Zenda 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
Zenda, KS$3,089/mo$2,959/mo+4.4%
Kansas$2,870/mo$2,737/mo+4.9%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Zenda, KS
2024 average cost:$3,089/mo
2023 average cost:$2,959/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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 Zenda

Recent reviews for independent living in Zenda

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.

Parkwest in Wichita, KS

4.9
My brother is a resident at Parkwest in the Independent Living unit. The cleaning staff is really good. The maintenance keeps the grounds looking very nice. My brother likes the food, but says that the ladies complain sometimes! I like that Dillons and Walgreens is within walking distance! The ...
Read more

Zenda independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Zenda independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Zenda, 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 Zenda 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 Zenda partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Zenda, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.1%
33.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Zenda 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 Zenda communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Zenda, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
17.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Zenda 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 Zenda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Zenda, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
47%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Legend of Hutchinson, Reflection Ridge Retirement Community and Parkwest are the top-rated independent living facilities near Zenda, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Zenda, 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