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The cost of independent living in Wilson is about $3,094 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 31 options. Read 59 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.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Russell, Kanopolis and Ellsworth.

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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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Salina Presbyterian Manor has been such a blessing to my mom. There is no other community I wanted my mom to be in as she was showing signs of dementia and I knew she would decline over the years and would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Wilson, KS

The average cost of senior living in Wilson is $3,094 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beverly, KS with an average of $2,265 per month.

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

Wilson, KS
$3,094/mo
$3,068/mo

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

Wilson, KS
$3,094/mo
$3,844/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$4,163/mo
Independent Living
$3,094/mo

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

Studio
$4,788/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,693/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,278/mo

Senior living costs in Wilson 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: Wilson, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWilson, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,094/mo$3,844/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$4,163/mo$5,047/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,163/mo$4,956/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Wilson, KS:$3,094/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Wilson, KS:$4,163/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Wilson, KS:$4,163/mo
Kansas:$4,956/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Wilson

Recent reviews for independent living in Wilson

River Bend in Great Bend, KS

5.0
My sister lived at River Bend for almost 4 years and recently passed away there. The staff and administration are the most caring and compassionate people I have ever met. My sister absolutely loved living here and loved the food as well! They were always so helpful when we had questions and ...
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Brookdale Great Bend

4.6
It's a very pleasant place - simply the way the whole setup is done. They have a beautiful outdoor patio with trees, lawns, grass, and it's completely enclosed. The employees that I meet and work with are very friendly and helpful. There are a lot of restrictions on visiting right now due to ...
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Brookdale Hays

4.9
Brookdale Hays has a very caring staff who work hard to make my loved one safe and comfortable. They are willing to make changes as my loved one's needs change and they communicate well with the family. I have been very impressed and I highly recommend Brookdale Hays for anyone looking for an ...
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Wilson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilson, 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 Wilson 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 Wilson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wilson, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilson 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 Wilson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wilson, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.6%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
18.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilson 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 Wilson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wilson, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
14.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.6%
46.4%
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Brookdale Salina Kirwin, Brookdale Salina Fairdale and Brookdale Great Bend are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wilson, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 31 independent living facilities near Wilson, Kansas. See the full list.

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