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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ardell, KS

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The cost of independent living in Ardell is about $3,360 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 56 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Kenwood Business LLC
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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.
From the moment you arrive at Kenwood Business LLC, you’ll notice the welcoming atmosphere and peaceful surroundings that make our community special. Situated in the charming Kansas heartland, we combine the comforts of home with tasteful, inviting decor to create a living environment unlike any...
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Photo of Brookdale Great Bend
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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My mother-in-law chooses not to go to the dinning hall to eat. The staff have all been great in trying to get her to participate in activities but my mother-in-law is very anti-social and likes to be by...
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.
A Great Spot for a Life Lived WellA life full of the stress and hassles that come along with living at home isn’t the only way to do senior living. At our warm, welcoming community, seniors get to leave the cooking, cleaning, and household chores to us while they explore a life lived well. We are...
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22 Floor plans available
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Overall, I think Mom had pretty good care. I think if your family member is independent, the care is much better. The more independent they are, the better the care is. I would say about 75% of the staff...
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.
A Great Place to Build Your Best LifeFor Kansas seniors who are looking for a relaxed senior living lifestyle with fewer worries, more options for day-to-day living, in a community that feels just like home sweet home, you’ve found the right place!We are a high-quality assisted living community...
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I feel like we made a good choice with this facility, it's a nice place. I think it's the best facility in our area. The pricing is very good, too. The whole facility is always spotless and smells nice....
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.
Parkwood Village is a licensed assisted living residence committed to providing quality services in an inviting, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We have been serving the needs of senior adults since...
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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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The price for the services was a few hundred dollars higher than where my dad is living now. They just kind of had a couple different choices for food. I think changing the menu selections would help that...
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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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: 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.
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Ardell, KS

The average cost of senior living in Ardell is $3,360 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spearville, KS with an average of $2,523 per month.

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

Ardell, KS
$3,360/mo
$3,560/mo
$3,738/mo

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

Ardell, KS
$3,360/mo
$3,844/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$5,604/mo
Independent Living
$3,360/mo

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

Studio
$5,546/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,294/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,623/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,500/mo

Senior living costs in Ardell 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: Ardell, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArdell, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,360/mo$3,844/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$5,604/mo$5,047/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$5,604/mo$4,956/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Ardell, KS:$3,360/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Ardell, KS:$5,604/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Ardell, KS:$5,604/mo
Kansas:$4,956/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Ardell

Recent reviews for independent living in Ardell

Brookdale Great Bend

4.6
It's a very pleasant place - simply the way the whole setup is done. They have a beautiful outdoor patio with trees, lawns, grass, and it's completely enclosed. The employees that I meet and work with are very friendly and helpful. There are a lot of restrictions on visiting right now due to ...
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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.

Brookdale Dodge City

5.0
Everything is going just fine for my loved one at Brookdale! The facility is well maintained and the staff are sure to cater to my loved one's needs. The meals seem to be very good, and my loved one gets the opportunity to participate in activities. This is a nice facility!

Ardell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ardell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ardell, 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 Ardell 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 Ardell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ardell, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
30.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ardell 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 Ardell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ardell, KSNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ardell 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 Ardell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ardell, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
33%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.4%
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Kenwood Business LLC, Brookdale Great Bend and Brookdale Dodge City are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ardell, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Ardell, Kansas. See the full list.

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