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The cost of independent living in Patterson is about $3,629 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 34 options. Read 269 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 Legend of Hutchinson
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The entire process of signing papers, moving in and beginning my short term stay were seamless. The activities, thanks to the Life Enrichment Coordinator, [name removed], were so fun, well scheduled, and...
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.
Legend of Hutchinson is a retreat for many seniors looking for a community to call home. Located in Hutchinson, Kansas, close to Highway 61 and 135 from Salina and I-96 from Wichita, we have resort-style amenities, a full-service dining facility and excellent activities that engage your interests...
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1717 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.4
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9.4
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Our #1 pick for what we were looking for concerning the depth of care needed and price. Facility is very clean. Each unit is totally redone after each person moves out. Fresh paint and carpet. My parents...
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.
Reflection Ridge Retirement is Wichita, KS’s Premier independent living community. Reflection Ridge Retirement comprises apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Reflection Ridge Retirement is an...
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I would now rate it a 4, but there was an extended time where it was a 2 and we would have moved her if she had not had pneumonia and wasn't so confused. After many discussions with the staff and management...
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 Cedarhurst of Wichita, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Wichita, Kansas, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care for...
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Photo of Grasslands Estates Sky Active Living
77 Photos available
2727 Floor plans available
8.4
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It was very quick and simple getting everything done and getting my dad moved in, we had the tour and were able to get my dads background and credit checked and all the forms signed all the paperwork all on...
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.
Grasslands Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in an upscale neighborhood on the west side of Wichita, we offer you a beautiful, peaceful home conveniently close to all the best things in life. We're minutes away from first-class shopping,...
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8.0
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Our loved ones really like the size of the rooms and the walking distance from the dining hall is manageable for our loved one
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 Oxford Villa campus offers a wide range of lifestyle options for Wichita seniors. With miles of paved walking paths, scenic ponds and courtyards, you'll feel right at home in the Oxford family. Oxford Villa Active Senior Apartments are perfect for independent Wichitans who enjoy their...
Photo of Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Ridge
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1010 Floor plans available
8.0
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The staff has been amazing and take wonderful care of my mother in law. Housekeeping also are great with taking care of her apartment. Since moving there, my mother in law has had not one complaint....
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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This review concerns The Arbors, a memory care assisted living. My aunt has no short term memory. I looked and looked and then contacted A Place for Mom. My advisor, Jeanie Montford, spent a lot of 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 Arbors at Waldron Place is an Alzheimer's memory care community located in Hutchinson, Kansas in Reno county. Seniors at the Arbors at Waldron Place experience increased security from the fact their community is located just across the street from Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. This...
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While our loved one was there, we were never allowed to eat a meal so we cannot comment based on our experience but according to our loved one she never complained. They were still in super covid lockdown...
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.
For individuals that look to live a life not defined by limitations and continue to relish in the lavish lifestyle, an abundance of all-inclusive opportunities awaits.Azria Health offers an unparalleled community experience including luxurious accommodations, premier restaurant-quality dining,...
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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.
LIVE FULLY AT WESLEY TOWERS A LIFE PLAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Wesley Towers is a vibrant community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing home care. Located in a quiet neighborhood in northwest Hutchinson, Kansas; we're only minutes away from...
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Am in 2 bedroom independent living apartment. Am wheelchair bound. My apartment has both inside and outside access. While my apartment has a kitchen, I take advantage of a meal plan with great food. The...
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.
Your Life. Your Story. Your Home. Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community is a senior living community that began in 1945 and is located in the small town of Buhler, Kansas. A quiet and safe town located just outside of Hutchinson, Buhler is a wonderful place that you would be blessed to call home....
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Photo of Homestead of Halstead
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Photo of The Villas at Hampton Lakes
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Photo of Riverview Senior Residences
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.
Photo of Good Samaritan Society - The Lodge
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Oxford Grand at New Market Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Staff was very, very friendly, very clean. Food was very good. They delivered meals to my aunt when she did not feel like going to the diner would’ve love to stay longer, but my aunt needed more care and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Good Samaritan Society - The Cottages and Villas
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Sunflower Gardens
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Asbury Park
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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.
Asbury Park is a continuing care retirement community which supports life while enhancing physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellness through caring staff, innovative programs, and benevolent support. We are also a not-for-profit retirement community located in Newton,Kansas — related to...
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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.
Photo of Mission Place
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Washington Heights
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.
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.
Cornerstone Ridge Plaza, also known as 'Via Christi,' is an assisted living community located in Wichita, KS. Wichita is a large city in Sedgwick County and home to about 382,000 people. Wichita is a fun town and residents will have a great time going out to planned events, going to restaurants...

Cost of independent living in Patterson, KS

The average cost of senior living in Patterson is $3,629 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include The Highlands, KS with an average of $2,554 per month.

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

Patterson, KS
$3,629/mo
$3,691/mo

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

Patterson, KS
$3,629/mo
$3,844/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$5,018/mo
Independent Living
$3,629/mo

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

Studio
$4,800/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,196/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,509/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,355/mo

Senior living costs in Patterson 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: Patterson, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typePatterson, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,629/mo$3,844/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$5,257/mo$5,047/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$5,018/mo$4,956/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Patterson, KS:$3,629/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Patterson, KS:$5,257/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Patterson, KS:$5,018/mo
Kansas:$4,956/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Patterson, KS, over time

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

Patterson, KSKS stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Patterson, KS

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Patterson 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
Patterson, KS$3,123/mo$2,931/mo+6.6%
Kansas$2,870/mo$2,737/mo+4.9%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Patterson, KS
2024 average cost:$3,123/mo
2023 average cost:$2,931/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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 Patterson

Recent reviews for independent living in Patterson

Vintage Park at Waterfront in Wichita, KS

4.9
It's a friendly, well-run place. The food is varied, and it's good quality. It tastes like something you'd get at a restaurant. They clean the rooms weekly. They seem to not be staffed well enough sometimes, so you have to wait a little longer if you need help. I think they have a hard time ...
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KMH in Wichita, KS

5.0
We absolutely love the KMH community, from the staff it has just been a wonderful positive experience. We have had no drawbacks or complaints whatsoever. The staff members seem very happy and content - they do not put on a show and for that it makes the biggest difference. If the staff are happy ...
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Park West Plaza in Wichita, KS

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

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Patterson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Patterson, 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 Patterson 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 Patterson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Patterson, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Patterson 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 Patterson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Patterson, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
27.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Patterson 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 Patterson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Patterson, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.9%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.5%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.5%
46.4%
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Legend of Hutchinson, Reflection Ridge Retirement Community and Cedarhurst of Wichita are the top-rated independent living facilities near Patterson, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 34 independent living facilities near Patterson, Kansas. See the full list.

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