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The cost of independent living in Dunlay is about $4,139 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 95 options. Read 1167 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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Staff- Organized, helpful, responsive, Caring. They are so on top of things and do a great job welcoming new folks. Facility is older but well kept up. Have plenty of rooms suited for different activities...
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.
Embrace the Good LifeAnyone can experience basic senior living, but why settle for basic when you can enjoy something exceptional? Nestled on a quiet campus with beautiful landscaping and fragrant gardens, our independent living community is full of active and vibrant seniors just like you....
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The staff are very helpful and efficient-Welcoming. Plenty of activities for more sedentary residents- lots of bingo, games, etc. limited for active residents. Dining room - An experience! In general, a good...
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.
Town Village of Leawood is an award-winning senior living community in Leawood, Kansas. As soon as you walk through our door, meet our wonderful staff, and see our beautiful community — you will understand why seniors love living at Town Village of Leawood.Awarded U.S. News's Best Independent...
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I love hearing from my mom about winning at bingo, she loves taking a trip to Walmart, and it's nice to see friendly and happy tenants when I come and eat lunch or breakfast.
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.
In America’s heartland, where sprawling fields of grass and wheat sway under gentle blue skies, sprouts a new kind of senior living community in South Olathe, Kansas. In this friendly city, residents of Anthology of Olathe are encouraged to live aspirationally by welcoming neighbors and kind,...
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The staff is good. I like the food . I am okay with things around here. I just gave it a four because no one is perfect its a good place.
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.
Greenwood Terrace provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Finally, a rich country setting that feels miles away but is just minutes from Kansas City. Greenwood Terrace has so much history, culture and entertainment to offer that you could spend years taking it...
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What we like the most about Benton House is that it seems to be the perfect place for my mother in law. She is surrounded by people her own age and they have plenty of events to keep her busy if she likes....
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Raymore the most desired in the...
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I used the services from A Place for Mom to find senior living facilities to tour for my parents. We selected Silvercrest at Deercreek. They moved in [date removed]. We have been pleased with their living...
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.
Silvercrest at Deer Creek is an exceptional senior living community offering an abundance of cultural, social and educational opportunities for today's seniors. Our elegant community offers 95 independent living units and 21 assisted living apartments.  Spacious floorplans...
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Highly recommend this place. Staff is friendly and accommodating. I love my apartment. I have a Jr. One bedroom. I have a beautiful view. It is perfect for me. The residents are kind. Dining is lovely....
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.
The Atriums Independent and Assisted Living Senior Community feels like luxurious resort living in the heart of Overland Park, Kansas. The large, elegant campus is covered with beautiful trees and plants, while also being within minutes of excellent shopping and entertainment venues. The...
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[name removed] was amazing. She worked with us through the whole process. They have things for the residents to do. They have a program that takes the residents to their Doctor appointments or on outings. ....
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.
On your own but not alone at the Gardens at Creekside a 55 and better independent living community that offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with fully furnished kitchens and full size washer/dryer in each unit. At the Gardens you can enjoy a beauty/barber shop, fitness center, internet cafe,...
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It's been a very good experience so far - facility is very nice - some staff turnover with housekeeping but they do a good job - food service sometimes slow but overall very good - having PT onsite is very...
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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Across the board 5. What we like the most about Sunrise of Overland Park is the quality of care and attentiveness of the staff has been exceptional. Staff is always present, ratio of staff to residents.
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.
At Sunrise of Overland Park, KS, we offer our residents and their families the best of both worlds in so many ways. Our senior living community is located close enough to Interstate 35 to make it accessible, but far enough from the hustle and bustle to allow our residents to retain the privacy...
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Photo of Alto Overland Park
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What we like the most about the community is that the people are great and very caring. However, they need to improve on transition to their doctors , medication ordering and purchasing and Communication
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.
Live your best life within a dynamic, engaging community that features exceptional accommodations, services and experiences. Enjoy each day to the fullest with maximum independence, supported by a personalized care plan and passionate caregivers. Your loved one will flourish with an enriching...
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Friendly, easy to talk to and have my questions answered. It is a nice facility and atmosphere. I highly recommend Sunrise of Leawood.
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.
Sunrise of Leawood is an assisted living community in Leawood, Johnson County, Kansas that specializes in long and short-term memory care stays. The community is conveniently located in an affluent suburb, that's south of I-435 in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Leawood is nestled between...
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There are several things they offer other places do not and staff is very friendly. I would recommend to others. - I like it very much but I have had concerns with it.
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.
Find the place where you truly belong with people who welcome you like family.The Madison is an exciting community filled with people who know how to live it up. To-do lists consist of seeing shows and socializing – not fixing the plumbing or mopping the floors. You get to spend your days trying...
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5 stars for all! My loved one is now at [facility name removed] on hospice care. They were all so friendly caring and go above and beyond for their residents. I highly recommend Vintage Park Osawatomie to...
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 Osawatomie is an intimate assisted living community known for providing a high quality of senior care. Located in scenic Osawatomie, Kansas our town has a lot to offer senior residents including a golf course, a city lake for fishing or boating, a sports complex, and a peaceful...
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The food was great. There were quite a few activities although I don't have another place for comparison. The "assist" was limited not recommend for dementia individuals. Cleaning staff was excellent (no...
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 Baldwin City 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 Baldwin City offers supportive assistance when and where...
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We looked at a few places and were pleasantly surprised by every step of the process. I have recommended 3 other people to Carnegie. When timing is right for them, you will get a call from me for an...
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.
Carnegie Village is a luxury, continuing care retirement community located in the city of Belton, Missouri, with a variety of care options available. We are minutes from shopping, restaurants, medical offices, emergency services, and right next to Belton Memorial Park. By locating Independent...
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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.
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A year ago I liked the staff and the person that gave me the tour was nice and helpful. The facility seemed nice and is close to a lot of stores and restaurants. The people that lived here were very nice too
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.
Luxurious Senior Living in OlatheCome as Strangers, Live as Friends® at Connect55+ Olathe, where you’ll experience comfortable, worry-free living. Connect55+ communities offer spacious, pet-friendly one- and two-bedroom senior apartments with indulgent amenities, including private patios or...
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I would give them a 5 on all categories. Colonial Oaks at Spring Hill is very clean and we have good communication with the staff. Residents seem clean and happy and we would definitely recommend this...
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.
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The staff is very helpful and friendly. They try to have a variety of activities. The room size is ok. A little on the smallish side but doable. I would recommend The Vintage Park in Ottawa.
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 Ottawa is a family focused ASSISTED LIVING community in the town of Ottawa, Kansas. Ottawa is a historical midwestern town with a plethora of cultural and recreational activities including antique stores, live theater, museums, lakes for fishing, farms, camps, cultural centers,...
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We have recently had problems with Rose Estates--some due to lack of staffing, which is a common problem with such facilities and some due to some irresponsible staff members.
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.
At Rose Estates Assisted Living, we're committed to delivering the amenities, care and service that our residents and their families deserve. We personalize our programs and services to provide the right balance of care and assistance as your needs change. Our friendly staff is dedicated to...
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I have found the staff and administration very friendly and helpful. They keep me informed of all changes in her heath, behavior and medications. Room size is fine.
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.
Comforts of Home, Conveniences of CommunityIf you want to exchange the burdens of everyday life for a senior living experience rich in wonderful friendships, quality care and luxury amenities, look no further. Nestled on a quiet campus with beautiful landscaping and fragrant flowers, our...
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Overall it was very good experience and I liked most of the people that were there because they seem to care. If I had not moved away I would consider this for my own independent living and rehab place.
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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When I interviewed at Silvercrest I found [name removed] to be gracious and helpful. I moved in [date removed] and I find the staff friendly and helpful, from the top on down. The girls who clean are...
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.
Silvercrest at College View is an exciting new concept in Senior Community Living with lots of variety and amenities to choose from. Our unique and beautiful brand new buildings are contemporary and do not look like the traditional retirement or Assisted Living community. Large spacious floor to...
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The staff interacts with the residents all the time. They are so kind and concerned about each resident. The atmosphere between the employees and resident is relaxed and enjoyable.
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.
Heritage Avonlea is dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable environment where privacy, respect and personal attention go hand in hand.Our extensive list of services are all provided at an all-inclusive, affordable price.
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Cost of independent living in Dunlay, KS

The average cost of senior living in Dunlay is $4,139 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garnett, KS with an average of $2,621 per month.

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

Dunlay, KS
$4,139/mo
$3,175/mo
$3,025/mo

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

Dunlay, KS
$4,139/mo
$3,843/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

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

$5,111/mo
Independent Living
$4,139/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,624/mo
Studio
$5,083/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,371/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,631/mo

Senior living costs in Dunlay 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: Dunlay, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDunlay, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$4,139/mo$3,843/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$5,171/mo$5,046/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$5,111/mo$4,956/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Dunlay, KS:$4,139/mo
Kansas:$3,843/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Dunlay, KS:$5,171/mo
Kansas:$5,046/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Dunlay, KS:$5,111/mo
Kansas:$4,956/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Dunlay, KS, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Dunlay, KS

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dunlay 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
Dunlay, KS$3,066/mo$2,884/mo+6.3%
Kansas$2,870/mo$2,737/mo+4.9%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Dunlay, KS
2024 average cost:$3,066/mo
2023 average cost:$2,884/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dunlay

Recent reviews for independent living in Dunlay

Vintage Park at Gardner

4.3
We really like the nursing staff and the manager, our only complaint we have about the place is over the weekends there are no regular staff members. The rooms are nice, and our loved ones thing the food is good.

The Fairways of Ironhorse in Leawood, KS

5.0
Locations is GREAT. We enjoy that there is quality in every aspect of the property. Office Mgmt is also superb. Love love [Name removed]... Few features my wife and I enjoy would be 24/7 help, exercise room (they have what I like to use), golf course (it's right there), and the great management ...
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Homestead of Olathe

5.0
One thing that really stuck out to us about Homestead of Olathe is after the first year of self pay they take Medicaid. It is a smaller place so residents are able to form closer relationships. I really liked the way they are set up, they have one building for independent living and assisted ...
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Dunlay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunlay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunlay, 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 Dunlay 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 Dunlay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dunlay, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.2%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunlay 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 Dunlay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunlay, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
39.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunlay 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 Dunlay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dunlay, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.2%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
27.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.8%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Overland Park 119th, Town Village of Leawood and The Village at Olathe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dunlay, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 95 independent living facilities near Dunlay, Kansas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Dunlay, Kansas are Brookdale Overland Park 119th and Town Village of Leawood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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