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The cost of independent living in Richter is about $4,016 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 167 options. Read 2742 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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My mom lives here it's a good place to live the people that live there are friendly and they always have dinners and movie night
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, 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.
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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.
Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Lawrence, KS.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require 24-hour care. Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living offers many...
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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.
Independent LivingQuiet West Lawrence Kansas LocationClose to shoppingPet Policy:Dogs are allowedCats are allowedProperty Description:Our property is conveniently located near grocery stores, banks and doctor's offices. Property grounds feature lush park like setting. Units include the following...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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From first site I fell in love with my place. When something is broken or something needs fixed or replaced the maintenance is out there the same day. I highly recommend Peterson Place. Keep up the good...
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
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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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Mission Towers Apartments are senior apartments located in the bustling city of Topeka, Shawnee County, KS. The Topeka area is known for the many amenities that it offers its residents. Regardless of the type of activities that you like to participate in, the Topeka area will usually have it....
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: 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 and two bedroom apartments in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Topeka, Kansas (KS).
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We provide maintenance free living in two bedroom duplex apartments for seniors in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Topeka, Kansas (KS).
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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.
Photo of Cedar Lake Village
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: 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: 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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The homes are more of a family style and are for full care for memory care. Some employees have been here several years and are the cream of the crop. Nowhere is anything perfect but this was our choice of...
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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 Peggy Kelly House we recognize the difficult journey of those with early to middle stage Alzheimer’s and other memory related diseases. We offer a secure environment with dementia specific care. We encourage our residents to continue to make choices, but in a more secure environment. They...
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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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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: 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: 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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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 Richter, KS

The average cost of senior living in Richter is $4,016 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garnett, KS with an average of $2,621 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Richter, KS vs. nearby cities

Richter, KS
$4,016/mo
$4,115/mo
$3,898/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Richter, KS vs. the state and national average

Richter, KS
$4,016/mo
$3,799/mo
U.S. national average
$4,127/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Richter vs. other types of senior living

$5,134/mo
Independent Living
$4,016/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Richter, KS by room type

Semi-Private
$4,469/mo
Studio
$4,838/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,813/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,145/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,581/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Richter over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Richter

Recent reviews for independent living in Richter

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.

Lexington Park Independent Living in Topeka, KS

4.6
My Grandparents really love it. There are a lot of activities and the facility is very nice.

Vintage Park at Ottawa

4.7
This is a nice place for your loved one to be. I would recommend to take your loved one to see the community. If you can stay a little bit and see activities in the community you will be able to see how things go.

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Friendly and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at their community. At Novel Place Overland Park, residents and their families appreciate the warm welcome and the staff's proactive approach to addressing concerns. For instance, one resident shared, 'The staff and residents have ...
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Varied activities for residents. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered at their communities, from card games and bingo to exercise classes and outings. At Celebration Villa of Hearthstone, for example, the community offers an impressive number of activities every day, like cards, bingo, and exercise ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting specifically on upkeep, whether it's for the private rooms or group areas. At the Brookdale Overland Park 119th, for example, residents appreciate the pristine bathrooms and renovated patio and dining room. Another re ...
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Nourishing meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Shawnee Hills Senior Living, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring residents look forward to mealtimes every day. Another resi ...
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Engaging social opportunities. Many reviews comment on the sense of community and the opportunities to meet new people and form friendships. At Holiday Greenwood Terrace, for instance, residents have made many friends during bingo and bunko games. Another resident at Novel Place Overland Park enjoys the variety of activit ...
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Supportive and attentive care. Some reviews mention the importance of care services in their loved ones' lives. At Garden Villas of Lenexa, for example, the staff are diligent in vacuuming the hallways regularly. Another resident at Aberdeen Village a CCRC had a good experience with the community and would recommend it to ...
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Richter independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Richter independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Richter, 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 Richter 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 Richter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.5%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Richter 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 Richter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53%
43.6%
Room service
Room service
45%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Richter 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 Richter 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%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.2%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.7%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
57.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
35.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.8%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.3%
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Novel Place Overland Park, Town Village of Leawood and Brookdale Overland Park 119th are the top-rated independent living facilities near Richter, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 167 independent living facilities near Richter, Kansas. See the full list.

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

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