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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wolcott, KS

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The cost of independent living in Wolcott is about $3,628 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 26 options. Read 494 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 has been in the memory care unit at The Piper for just over a year now. In that time she has never had a negative comment about the facility or any person on the staff. She does tell me on a regular...
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.
The Piper is a newly opened assisted living and memory care community in Kansas City, KS, conveniently located near The Legends. Our company philosophy is to design homes where seniors continue to learn, grow, create, and enjoy companionship with those of all ages. We create households that are...
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8.0
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8.0
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My loved one is a resident at Delaware Highlands. The paperwork process is nearly impossible, everything else was great and easy. The staff seems to be great.
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.
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living is focused on providing assisted living services for the low to moderate income senior adult. Delaware Highlands offers a warm home-like setting for all our residents. We provide affordable assisted living in a compassionate, caring manner so that senior adults...
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86 reviews
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5s across the board! Everyone is so friendly - staff and residents. Mom is very involved in activities. Meals are fantastic (especially the salad bar). Ability to ask for something off-menu is a plus....
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.
Riverstone Retirement is Kansas City’s Premier independent living community. Riverstone Retirement comprises apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Riverstone Retirement is an all-inclusive retirement...
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2525 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.6
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110 reviews
9.6
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110 reviews
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Food I think has improved in the past year but it is inconsistent. At times way too salty or hard to cut or chew for older residents. I often wish that the substitute menu would be better. They do seem...
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.
Welcome to Senior Star at Wexford Place! Wexford Place is an independent living, assisted living, and state-of-the-art memory support community located in the heart of "The Northland" in Kansas City, Miissouri. It's a community filled with friendship and lots of ways to enjoy a life full of...
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2020 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.4
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56 reviews
9.4
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56 reviews
5 star
51%
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3 star
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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.
The Gardens at Barry Road Assisted Living and Memory Care is an engaging, service-oriented community in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri. Our community recognizes that a new phase in life can be a leap of faith—for you and your family. To make this transition easier, our compassionate team...
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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.2
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44 reviews
9.2
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44 reviews
5 star
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The staff is present. The new corporate management is responsive to email & phone calls. They hosted a family meal but ran out of food and did not have sufficient staff, seating, etc. They are now in...
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.
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1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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42 reviews
9.2
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42 reviews
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3 star
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It has been overall mostly a positive experience. It is cleaner than most I believe. The staff has been great.. When it comes to the care services it gets a 4 because we are new to this type of facility....
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Tiffany Springs the most desired in the...
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9.1
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35 reviews
9.1
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35 reviews
5 star
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I'm more than satisfied with living here The staff and management are.extremley friendly and helpful and have everything well organized and looking for ways to always improve things for everyone 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.
Tiffany Springs offers upscale, luxury senior living with a variety of care options.By locating independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation health care together on one campus in the Northland of Kansas City, we’re able to meet a variety of needs for individuals and...
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8.6
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8 reviews
8.6
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8 reviews
5 star
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Have had 3 activities directors over last year. Mom never remembers. Calendar needs to be posted on website. I never know what mom does. It's expensive and had another rate increase this year. As far as...
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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Photo of Twin Oaks Retirement Community
77 Photos available
8.0
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4 reviews
8.0
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4 reviews
5 star
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The Twin Oaks team is wonderful! Lori is such a caring Director and [name removed] works diligently, wearing several hats to keep the residents happy! They are truly a family and for the almost 4 yrs Mom...
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.
Twin Oaks Independent Living is designed to maintain individuality and independence. Our elegant community provides hospitality and a worry free lifestyle in a safe and secure environment. Interesting and exciting social, recreational and educational activities and events are part of our...
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Photo of The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City
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5 star
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3 star
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I can't say enough about the therapy and nursing care my mother got while at the resort. The therapists are wonderful and the nursing care she got was outstanding. Everyone treated her with respect and...
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.
The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City is a new, upscale assisted living community located in Kansas City, KS. Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is home to over 146,000 people. Kansas City is a bustling and busy city with restaurants, sports events and shopping. Residents can enjoy...
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33%
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mom moved here in august and has settled in nicely. we chose manor place for her because it felt like a family home atmosphere.
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.
Manor Place Retirement Apartments Manor Place is Kansas City, Kansas' apartment community for active, older adults. Our residents are enjoying the best in carefree living. No retirement requirements are made upon entering Manor Place. Each person is encouraged to continue a 'lifestyle' similar...
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The community has had a good covid plan and we are able to visit through her window. I would definitely recommend this community to others. I feel the community is completely transparent and does a great...
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.
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 Basehor community. Country Place has maintained a respected reputation as a leader in the assisted living industry. Our...
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3.0
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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.
Affordable housing for seniors 62 or BETTER. Your rent and deposit will be based off of 30% of your income. This beautiful oasis is near downtown Kansas City, Kansas. Our beautiful community features fully shelved library, a comfortable community room complete with computer lounge with Wi-Fi...
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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.
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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.
Now Open! Call and reserve your new one-bedroom apartment now. This new exciting senior apartment community is exclusive for those 62 years of age and better. Parallel Senior Villas is conveniently located only 3 miles west of Interstate 635 in Kansas City, Kansas. Plus you can shop and dine at...
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We are extraordinarily happy here, they are phenomenal! It's independent, and they don't have a kitchen or do meals here. They do have a nice clubhouse. They bring in different people, they brought in one...
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.
Pebblebrooke Villas offer independent living in a comfortable, maintenance provided community for those 55 and older. Pebblebrooke is located in Basehor, Kansas. Basehor is conveniently located close to Kansas City, KS, Shawnee, Lawrence and Leavenworth. Basehor offers a small-town atmosphere...
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.
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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Mound City Apartments are senior apartments located in the serene community of Mound City, Holt County, MI. When looking for an area with small town charm and lots of things to do, then the Mound City Area is the place for you. There is a very strong sense of community in here, which is why...

Cost of independent living in Wolcott, KS

The average cost of senior living in Wolcott is $3,628 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leavenworth, KS with an average of $3,328 per month.

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

Wolcott, KS
$3,624/mo
$3,653/mo

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

Wolcott, KS
$3,624/mo
$3,794/mo
U.S. national average
$4,135/mo

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

$5,238/mo
Independent Living
$3,624/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,972/mo
Studio
$5,621/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,731/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,121/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Wolcott

Recent reviews for independent living in Wolcott

Senior Star at Villa Ventura in Kansas City, MO

5.0
So far I'm very satisfied with Villa Ventura!!! I'm extremely pleased with [name removed] who set the expectation for the facility!!! She went over and beyond to accommodate getting my mom situated with limited notice. Most of the Interim Home Health staff are great as well. I'm grateful that ...
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The Village at Olathe

4.1
It feels and smells clean, I love that. However the responsiveness to maintenance issues needs to be improved. I also loved how close it is to our house.

The Wellington Senior Living in Liberty, MO

4.4
They all seem pleasant and helpful snd try to accommodate your suggestions. However they have to report to their boss too. My mom has recommended to others and a few have moved in. I think this place struggles like all others with retention of employees. It's hard to see someone go that they ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and inviting nature of the staff and residents at various communities. For example, at Riverstone Retirement Community, residents enjoy the sense of community and make friends easily. At Shawnee Hills Senior Living, newcomers are made to feel welcomed and ca ...
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Delicious meals and exceptional dining experiences. Several reviews highlight the importance of quality food in their overall satisfaction with their community. At Riverstone Retirement Community, residents praise the chef for providing fresh, gourmet dishes and accommodating dietary restrictions. At Shawnee Hills Senior Living, mealtimes are ...
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Engaging and varied activities. Activities are a significant factor in residents' happiness at their communities. At Shawnee Hills Senior Living, residents enjoy a range of activities, including regular outings, bingo, and card games. At Riverstone Retirement Community, residents appreciate the wide selection of activities ...
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Thoughtful and attentive staff. Several reviews mention the compassionate and considerate nature of the staff at their community. At Shawnee Hills Senior Living, staff members go above and beyond to check in on residents and ensure their well-being. At Senior Star at Wexford Place, staff members are praised for their kindn ...
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Spacious and well-designed living spaces. Some reviews mention the importance of having ample space and thoughtful design in their living quarters. At Riverstone Retirement Community, residents appreciate the cleanliness and organization of their apartments. At Shawnee Hills Senior Living, there is ample space for residents to socia ...
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Access to on-site health care services. Access to health care services is a crucial consideration for many seniors. At Riverstone Retirement Community, residents have access to several on-site health care facilities, including Legacy and Interim. At Senior Star at Wexford Place, these services are praised for their attentiveness a ...
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Wolcott independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wolcott independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wolcott, 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 Wolcott 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 Wolcott partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wolcott, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.8%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.9%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
40.9%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Wolcott 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 Wolcott communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wolcott, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.8%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
40.9%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wolcott 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 Wolcott offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wolcott, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.9%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.1%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.8%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.6%
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Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, Town Village of Leawood and Brookdale Overland Park 119th are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wolcott, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 26 independent living facilities near Wolcott, Kansas. See the full list.

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

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