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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Skidmore, KS
The cost of independent living in Skidmore is about $2,954 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 69 options. Read 138 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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She is happy there, having fun and making friends. She is no longer isolated like she was living south of town. The cleanliness must be a 5 because she's always been about hospital clean. She's shared no...
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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.
Active seniors can find everything they need at College View Manor. This pleasant retirement community in Joplin, Missouri, gives residents the independence they want along with the assistance they need to live a fulfilling life. Five Star Senior Living owns this friendly community. Spacious...
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The excellent care she receives and the kindness of the employees is something we like most about the community and we would recommend them to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
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.
Oak Pointe of Neosho is an Assisted Living and Memory Care Community offering private rental apartments and a variety of services. Oak Pointe is a place where support, relationships, and comfort come together, creating a senior community that residents proudly call home. Our assisted living and...
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During my six-month residence at Asbury Village, I found unparalleled comfort in its regal charm, exceptional staff, and vibrant community. It became a haven of camaraderie and warmth, making my stay truly...
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.
Asbury Village is a licensed residential healthcare facility committed to providing quality services in a warm, comfortable and caring environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We are dedicated to those who entrust their...
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We were overall satisfied with the care they provided Mom and Dad. Two points of concern. First, the food is mediocre at best. They told us they had a chef on staff but the food was equivalent to a school...
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.
Oak Pointe of Carthage is intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of older adults, offering a harmonious blend of comfort, safety, and support. We provide both assisted living and memory care services tailored to enhance the quality of life for our residents.A place where support,...
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Our experience thus far would indicate they've had some issues with staffing, leaving them short handed at times but overall care has been good. My folks are 95 and 94 years of age so activities are not...
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.
We do the work so that you can live the life you’ve always wanted.The Wildwood offers services and amenities that make life open and full of opportunity for residents. We bring events to residents. We take care of tidying up. We work with residents and families to make a health plan. We do the...
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They have a terrific staff! It's clean & smells fresh, the food is so so from what I hear but there's variety & plenty to eat.
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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I can say that my parents both like it there. My dad was skeptical and more negative about having to be there at first but he has come around as he does like how the nursing and personal contact staff...
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.
Via Christi Village is an assisted living community in Pittsburg Kansas. You will find our assisted living community easy to access for visitors coming from all parts of the city .Via Christi is dedicated to the independence of each resident within our secured environment. We provide ample...
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I would most definitely give Bristol Manor of Nevada five stars in each category. They have a great staff it was the best choice for my mother. It's a small facility. They treat everyone like family. [name...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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My father was not here very long. The staff was very nice and understanding with his needs. They do have activities that are offered. The community is very nice and clean. I would recommend this for good...
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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.
When you visit Oswego Home Place, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments. Our care...
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Our loved one at times is not very happy with the meals but other than that our loved one and our family are really happy with Carl Junction. She loves her apartment, whenever she needs something the staff...
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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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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Foxberry Terrace.Foxberry Terrace is located in Webb City, Missouri. We specialize in person centered care offering a home away from home atmosphere. Our staff...
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My friend uses to live at one of the sister communities to this property and his experience has been much better than where he was. He is doing very well making friends enjoying his new surroundings. He...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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My mom is doing really great at this community. The staff is very caring and helpful. Mom loves all of the meals and variety. She stays active with great activities. The community is very clean and nice. We...
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Silver Creek.Silver Creek and The Arbors at Silver Creek is located on Texas Avenue in beautiful Joplin, MO. Joplin is in southwest Missouri in the “four...
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She has not been in there for long, but so far everything has been great. They take good care of her. I can go in there and anyone who is on staff knows what's going on. It's been a good experience thus far.
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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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Maple Tree Terrace.Maple Tree Terrace is located in beautiful Carthage, MO, just minutes away from Mercy McCune Brooks Hospital. Located in the heart of...
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Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Bristol Manor of Lamar did a great job overall. It was a nice looking, well kept, clean facility, and the people all seemed very friendly. They also serve some very good home-cooked food!
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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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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It's been good. It's a little expensive, but it's worth it. They have done a good job. The food is good. I can't think of anything that needs to be improved.
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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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Spring Hill.Spring Hill Assisted Living is nestled in the quiet hillside surroundings of Beautiful Neosho Missouri. Known to the locals as the “Flowerbox City”...
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Country Place is now called Credo Senior Living. I believe it's still under the same management but different owners. Unclear. The ED was fired or resigned. The interim director is adequate but I don't know...
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.
If Country Place® Living feels like home, it’s purely intentional. This is a community in thetruest sense. We set out to create Country Place® Living with the understanding that ourlives are all about relationships - with our friends, loved ones, the folks we see every day inour surroundings....
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I would say that none of the communities are perfect. This community is adequate and does a fairly good job. They have activities like bingo, crafts and seniorcise for the residents to do to stay busy. The...
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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.
If Country Place® Living feels like home, it’s purely intentional. This is a community in thetruest sense. We set out to create Country Place® Living with the understanding that ourlives are all about relationships - with our friends, loved ones, the folks we see every day inour surroundings....
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The staff has always been nice, and quick response with questions about my loved one. It is an assisted living community. It is not appropriate for all situations. If your loved one is pretty mobile and...
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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 Country Place Senior Living's motto, Life as you want it...Care as you need it is exactly how today's seniors should live and that lifestyle is now available to the Independence community. Country Place has maintained a respected reputation as a leader in the assisted living industry. Our...
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Highland Meadows community was wonderful for my loved one. The staff members seemed to care about their residents and she liked it. The community is also close to the hospital. When it comes to the value for...
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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.
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.
Vintage Park at Neodesha is a small and welcoming assisted living and memory care community offering quality healthcare in a homelike setting.Our rural town of Neodesha offers all the charm and history of small town America with modern amenities including the Wilson Medical Center, several local...
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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.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Carrington Place in Pittsburg. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm of Carrington Place. We believe in...
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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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Skidmore, KS
The average cost of senior living in Skidmore is $2,954 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walnut, KS with an average of $2,156 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Skidmore
Recent reviews for independent living in Skidmore
Oak Pointe of Carthage
5.0
[name removed] was totally awesome and went over and above his duty rest. The staff seem pretty nice. I was most pleased with Carthage, but I've heard really bad things from Oak point in [location removed].
It might be a completely different experience. I've understand that [name removed] has ...
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Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Pittsburg
4.0
So far everything is working out well for my mother here. She has been in the hospital a bit, so her time has been limited. The staff have been pretty decent. The residents have been nice and friendly. I know she is going be safe and in good hands. So far this is a community I would recommend.
Honeycreek Retirement Village in Grove, OK
5.0
Very clean and nice looking apartments. It is owned by the Southern Baptist and has a strong Christian environment. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming, both the employees and residence. [Name removed], the manager has worked there for many years and is truly called to this job. He goes ...
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Skidmore independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Skidmore independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Skidmore, 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 Skidmore 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 Skidmore 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
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Low / no sodium
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Availability of select dining options in Skidmore 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 Skidmore communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.1%
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Skidmore 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 Skidmore offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Skidmore, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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