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The cost of independent living in Atchison is about $3,447 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 24 options. Read 162 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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I was at Vintage Gardens north to complete rehabilitation from a severely broken leg. My room was a very good size, with a roomy bathroom and closet readily accessible. It was perfect for use in a wheelchair...
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.
Settle into a beautiful country setting at Vintage Gardens while enjoying modern amenities and desired services in St. Joseph, Missouri. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community provides several floor plans with a range of conveniences such as full-sized kitchenettes and walk-in closets....
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There is an adjustment period and family needs to visit to help with transition. I would recommend to others. My brother likes it very much
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.
Country Squire provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. At Country Squire retirement community, you'll receive the royal treatment. We're located in a quiet corner of St. Joseph, a community that recalls the small-town friendliness of past generations. And if you...
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Have had 3 activities directors over last year. Mom never remembers. Calendar needs to be posted on website. I never know what mom does. It's expensive and had another rate increase this year. As far as...
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
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I would recommend Corby Place to others. [Name removed] runs the facility and she is fantastic, she calls me with any issues. The nursing staff is also great. My uncle's apartment is cleaned once a week and...
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.
Corby Place Senior Living is a 14-story historical building with 76 apartments, which is the tallest building in St. Joseph. All apartments have a full kitchen with a dishwasher, stove and refrigerator, large closets, and self-regulating thermostats. There are seven different one and two-bedroom...
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The Twin Oaks team is wonderful! Lori is such a caring Director and [name removed] works diligently, wearing several hats to keep the residents happy! They are truly a family and for the almost 4 yrs Mom...
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.
Twin Oaks Independent Living is designed to maintain individuality and independence. Our elegant community provides hospitality and a worry free lifestyle in a safe and secure environment. Interesting and exciting social, recreational and educational activities and events are part of our...
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It's a wonderful place for our loved one. She's enjoying being there. She loves the food. They have been very friendly and welcoming to visitors. There have been a couple of times they had to shut down...
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.
Vintage Park at Atchison is an assisted living community in beautiful rural Kansas. Residents enjoy being a part of an active, vibrant community with a wealth of social activities and delicious, restaurant-style dining. Vintage Park at Atchison offers supportive assistance when and where it is...
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I have family who lives there and they love it!! The staff is friendly and nice. They always have some kind of activity going on. All the residents are happy and full of life when Im there. The facility is...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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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.
Heritage Village - Platte City is an assisted living community located in Platte City, Missouri in the county of Platte. This suburb of Kansas City is just close enough to the city to allow day trips or weekend trips or to allow friends and family to easily visit using the major airport in Kansas...
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You always wonder if the price is too cheap and not a good place but this place has the BEST staff and at an inexpensive price and no add-ons. Lots of communication. What you would expect form the most...
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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The food is fantastic and everyone is so nice and welcoming at this facility. The staff is very flexible and helpful. We're very happy at Benedictine Living Community St Joseph. My loved one loves the food!
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 Living at Benedictine Living Community St Joseph providing exceptional care within the St Joseph, MO community for over 20 years. We are located a half of a mile from the local hospital. We are your partner for living fully, living well. In keeping with the core values of our Benedictine...
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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.
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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.
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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.
The Fountains at Corby Place allows you to take charge of your future with confidence and peace of mind. Our dynamic programs are designed to offer help with the little things in life, so you can appreciate the bigger things. Here, you blend your own mix of privacy with camaraderie to create an...
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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
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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: 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 for seniors in one bedroom apartments in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Highland, Kansas (KS).
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
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: 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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From what I am told my mom really likes the community. She seems to be enjoying herself and participating in social events. She says the food is very good and she enjoys it. My mom or my sister have not...
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.

Cost of independent living in Atchison, KS

The average cost of senior living in Atchison is $3,447 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kickapoo Tribal Center, KS with an average of $1,714 per month.

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

Atchison, KS
$3,447/mo
$3,567/mo
$1,962/mo

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

Atchison, KS
$3,447/mo
$3,844/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

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

$4,903/mo
Independent Living
$3,447/mo

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

Studio
$4,416/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,346/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,588/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,300/mo

Senior living costs in Atchison 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: Atchison, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAtchison, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,447/mo$3,844/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,977/mo$5,047/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$4,903/mo$4,956/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Atchison, KS:$3,447/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Atchison, KS:$4,977/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Atchison, KS:$4,903/mo
Kansas:$4,956/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Atchison

Recent reviews for independent living in Atchison

Vintage Park at Atchison

5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
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Corby Place in Saint Joseph, MO

5.0
[name removed] is amazing and willing to work with you. I like the relationship you have with Royal Services and [name removed] is amazing as well. I would most definitely recommend Cory Place to others looking for retirement living.

Homestead of Leavenworth

4.8
At times they seemed short staffed especially in the kitchen. They communicated with the family well and everyone was friendly and provided good care. I think Homestead of Leavenworth is a great choice for someone looking for assisted living.

Atchison independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Atchison independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Atchison, 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 Atchison 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 Atchison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Atchison, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.7%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Atchison 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 Atchison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Atchison, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
26.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Atchison 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 Atchison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Atchison, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.1%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.4%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
13%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.4%
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Vintage Gardens, Holiday Country Squire and Homestead of Leavenworth are the top-rated independent living facilities near Atchison, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 24 independent living facilities near Atchison, Kansas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Atchison, Kansas are Vintage Gardens and Holiday Country Squire. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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