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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sedgwick County, KS

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The cost of independent living in Sedgwick County is about $3,787 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 389 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 Villas at Hampton Lakes
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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 The Villas at Dove Estates Senior Living Community
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.
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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What a wonderful community of residents and staff! Prairie Homestead is like living in a neighborhood where everyone knows each other and cares about all the neighbors. I never thought I wanted to leave my...
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.
As one begins to consider retirement years, it may be the Independent or Assisted Living opportunities at Prairie Homestead Senior Living that fits into your plans. Serving the Wichita community since 1965, Prairie Homestead is centered on the motivation and influence of the Christian faith. As...
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I chose Twin Lakes Apartments mainly for the location. The apartment I had had a swimming pool right out behind it with a fountain. We would go everyday when the weather permitted and sit around and talk. I...
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.
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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.
Thank you so much for your interest in our community! We are excited to share the new openings we have available for lease and boast of our immense progress we have made to these properties. We have completely renovated each building with an updated color palette, while maintaining the history...
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These are so nice and affordable. They are only 3 years old so everything is brand new and maintenance and management are AMAZING!!!
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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.
Regal Cottages is an affordable senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older located in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Regal Cottages is located with easy access to nearby shopping centers, coffee shops, banking, houses of worship, parks, nail and beauty salons, opportunities for...
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Whoever wrote that review in 2015 is a liar!! Shadyway Plaza is a wonderful place to live for people age 50 and up. One of our residents is 104 years old and doesn't have one complaint and none of us are...
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Plaza North Senior Residences is an apartment community designed with all of the comforts and conveniences in mind for resident's ages 55 or better. This beautifully landscaped community is located in northeast Wichita and is conveniently connected to the North east Senior Center which houses a...
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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.
Calvary Towers is a senior apartments community located in Wichita, Sedgewick County, Kansas. Managed by Young Management Corp., Calvary Towers bases rent on a resident's income, making these senior housing apartments a reasonably priced option in Sedgwick County. The four-story high rise...
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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.
Regal Plaza is a senior apartment community, located in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Wichita is the largest city in Kansas. Wichita is a city full of things for its residents to do. It is known as the cultural center for Kansas. Residents can visit the Wichita Art Museum, the Wichita...

Cost of independent living in Sedgwick County, KS

The average cost of senior living in Sedgwick County is $3,787 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rose Hill, KS with an average of $3,554 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sedgwick County, KS vs. nearby counties

Sedgwick County, KS
$3,787/mo
$3,765/mo
$3,787/mo

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

Sedgwick County, KS
$3,787/mo
$3,781/mo
U.S. national average
$4,000/mo

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

$4,894/mo
Independent Living
$3,787/mo

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

Studio
$5,896/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,997/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,892/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Sedgwick County over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Sedgwick County

Recent reviews for independent living in Sedgwick County

Homestead Estates of Wichita

5.0
We are very happy with this community and it was a great choice for mom. When she first moved in, she wasn't comfortable going to the dining room. They were so understanding and delivered her meals to her, which was wonderful. She is satisfied with the food. Their pricing does include 3 meals a ...
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The Regent in Wichita, KS

5.0
My mother moved into an apartment at The Regent when maintaining her own home became too much responsibility. We were thoroughly impressed with the facility, the staff and programming. It's like a nice hotel; from the décor to the dining to the professionalism of all the employees. Clearly, a ...
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Brookdale Tallgrass in Wichita, KS

4.4
I like that it is a smaller community. You get to know the staff pretty well, and get to know who the caregivers are. I don't think they check in on my loved one as much as I would like to. They do a lot of great activities during the week to keep the residents busy. The weekends are pretty ...
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Sedgwick County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sedgwick County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sedgwick County, 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 Sedgwick County 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 Sedgwick County 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
28.9%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.9%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
32.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.9%
7.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Sedgwick County 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 Sedgwick County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.7%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
34.2%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sedgwick County 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 Sedgwick County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.5%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.9%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.7%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.4%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.2%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.5%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
23.7%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.2%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
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Ascension Living Via Christi Village Georgetown, Parkwest and The Regent are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sedgwick County, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 38 independent living facilities near Sedgwick County, Kansas. See the full list.

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