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The cost of independent living in Paola is about $4,195 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 50 options. Read 629 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 The Village at Olathe
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22 Floor plans available
9.5
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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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9.4
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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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Photo of Silvercrest at Deercreek
1010 Photos available
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9.2
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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
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.
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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[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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Photo of Sunrise of Overland Park
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44 Floor plans available
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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 Vintage Park at Osawatomie
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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...
Photo of Carnegie Village
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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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Photo of Connect55 Plus Olathe
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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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Photo of Colonial Oaks at Spring Hill
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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.
Photo of Vintage Park at Ottawa
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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,...
Photo of Antioch Valley Senior Living
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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
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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.
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...
Photo of Heritage Avonlea of Olathe
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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
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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 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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Photo of Vintage Park at Paola
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It's a wonderful place. They're very open to visitors, even through Covid. In fact, I've stayed there for a week with my family member. The only restriction was that you couldn't be out in the common...
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 Paola is an assisted living community located in the small and charming town of Paola, Kansas. Our rural town is friendly and welcoming with plenty of recreational opportunities including lakes, pools, and adult educational programs. Paola is proud of our small town culture, our...
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Unfortunately my mother wasn't at Vintage Park for very long before she passed away last year. But we were so happy with her care while she was there. The staff was amazing. They really made my mom feel...
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 Louisburg is an assisted living care community located in scenic Louisburg, Kansas. The town of Louisburg is historic and quaint, offering several options for recreation. C Our community is proud to be a part of Louisburg and is actively involved with the town through our...
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Vintage Park at Gardner is small enough to give a sense of family and belonging, yet its friendly staff offers services and a variety of activities to make their residents feel it's home.
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.
Vintage Park at Gardner 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 Eureka offers supportive assistance when and where it is...
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It's just a very nice senior independent living. It's clean, its fresh, it's sunny, it's nice. They don't provide meals here, but that did reduce the rent quite a bit. They have coffee hour and things,...
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.
Our independent living community provides top-quality, complimentary amenities and activites that are tailored to our residents so they can enjoy an active life of independence and security in a beautiful, welcoming environment that feels like home, is close to family members and makes it easy to...
Photo of The Healthcare Resort of Olathe
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My mother was in need of assisted living due to a devastating diagnosis of ovarian cancer. She also had to have two colostomy bags attached to her. Her condition put her in need of special care. Our time...
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.
The Healthcare Resort of Olathe is a assisted living community located in Olathe, KS. Olathe is located in Johnson County and is home to about 126,000 people. Olathe was ranked by CNN/Money Magazine as #11 on the 100 Best Cities to Live in. Residents will enjoy going shopping, going out to...
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Benton House has superseded all of our expectations, and Mom loves living there. [name removed], and all of the staff there, go above and beyond to help the residents and their families become situated 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.
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 Olathe the most desired in the...
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Professional, highly skilled staff, a safe and clean environment, friendly atmosphere for everyone we've seen. This place truly cares for their residents.
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.
Homestead Assisted Living offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that allows residents to relax and enjoy every day. We strive to provide all the amenities of home to make them feel comfortable. Whatever residents like to do, they’ll be among friends who share common interests and needs. ...
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This community serves my needs very well. My loved ones are comfortable in their apartment and they have everything that they need. I also enjoy going over there to see my loved ones.
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.
Discover your destination for luxurious independent living at The Fairways of Ironhorse. Situated in the picturesque city of Leawood, Kansas, adjacent to Overland Park and a mere 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City, our elegant community offers energetic retirees the ideal combination of...
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Mom loved it. It was a good fit for her. She moved in like a trooper ready for the last phase of her life until she got to meet her Jesus for her forever life. We would recommend this community to other...
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 Stanley is an assisted living community located in the desirable Midwestern city of Overland Park, Kansas. Overland Park is a bustling metropolis, offering an abundance of fine dining and world-class shopping, community centers, a stunning arboretum and botanical gardens and...
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Things are going okay here.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Where quality is expressed through our care. Mission Statement - Deaconess Long Term Care is devoted to meeting the needs of those individuals entrusted to our care. We foster a nurturing environment where residents, families, and employees are treated with dignity, respect and compassion. We...
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What we really like about Colonial Oaks is that they provide a wide array of care for a single price. Activities etc. Based on our experience we would recommend this community to other families who are...
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.
Colonial Oaks at Leawood is a beautiful community located in South Leawood, KS with Assisted Living and Memory Care options available. We also offer temporary Respite stays to meet your needs. We take pride in having a dedicated and knowledgeable team who strives to provide a safe and enjoyable...

Cost of independent living in Paola, KS

The average cost of senior living in Paola is $4,195 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garnett, KS with an average of $2,621 per month.

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

Paola, KS
$4,195/mo
$4,232/mo

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

Paola, KS
$4,195/mo
$3,843/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

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

$5,341/mo
Independent Living
$4,195/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,167/mo
Studio
$4,605/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,172/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,380/mo

Senior living costs in Paola 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: Paola, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typePaola, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$4,195/mo$3,843/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$5,477/mo$5,046/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$5,341/mo$4,956/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Paola, KS:$4,195/mo
Kansas:$3,843/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Paola, KS:$5,477/mo
Kansas:$5,046/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Paola, KS:$5,341/mo
Kansas:$4,956/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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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 Paola

Recent reviews for independent living in Paola

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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Paola independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Paola independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Paola, 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 Paola 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 Paola partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Paola, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.9%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Paola 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 Paola communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Paola, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
39.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Paola 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 Paola offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.5%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
28.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.6%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Village at Olathe, Holiday Greenwood Terrace and Silvercrest at Deercreek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Paola, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 50 independent living facilities near Paola, Kansas. See the full list.

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