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Best Independent Living in Kansas

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 138 independent living communities in Kansas using Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in KS
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Jun 2026
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138 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 46/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Kansas. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 69The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kansas. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Lakeview Village
IL
AL
NH
Lenexa
184
Facility 184
KS AVG 69
Rank #3 / 224
Yes
54
Facility 54
KS AVG 46
Rank #138 / 363
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
69.6%
Facility 69.6%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #144 / 198
A+Richard Alan Turley Jr.-6
20
Facility 20
KS AVG 100
Rank #38 / 191
3.3
Facility 3.3
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #82 / 191
Aventura Senior Living at Overland Park
IL
Overland Park (Park Meadow)
72
Facility 72
KS AVG 69
Rank #77 / 224
Yes
30
Facility 30
KS AVG 46
Rank #260 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Kristin Dankof-4
0
Facility 0
KS AVG 100
Rank #1 / 191
0.0
Facility 0.0
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #1 / 191
Colonial Village Overland Park
IL
AL
MC
NH
Overland Park
82
Facility 82
KS AVG 69
Rank #56 / 224
Yes
45
Facility 45
KS AVG 46
Rank #199 / 363
1 Bed / 2 Bed
84.1%
Facility 84.1%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #85 / 198
-Daniel ChikColonial Village16
0
Facility 0
KS AVG 100
Rank #1 / 191
0.0
Facility 0.0
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #1 / 191
Dove Estates Senior Living Community
IL
AL
MC
RC
Goddard
80
Facility 80
KS AVG 69
Rank #59 / 224
No
20
Facility 20
KS AVG 46
Rank #311 / 363
Assisted Living (80)
67.5%
Facility 67.5%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #152 / 198
-Sara Miller-13
43
Facility 43
KS AVG 100
Rank #75 / 191
3.3
Facility 3.3
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #82 / 191
Ascension Living Via Christi Village McLean
IL
AL
MC
NH
Wichita (Indian Hills)
95
Facility 95
KS AVG 69
Rank #43 / 224
Yes
47
Facility 47
KS AVG 46
Rank #186 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed
33.7%
Facility 33.7%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #193 / 198
-Valan E PolleyAscension Living Via Christi Village Mclean23
15
Facility 15
KS AVG 100
Rank #31 / 191
0.7
Facility 0.7
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #18 / 191
Ascension Living Via Christi Village Manhattan
IL
AL
NH
Manhattan (Willow Grove Road)
129
Facility 129
KS AVG 69
Rank #16 / 224
No
10
Facility 10
KS AVG 46
Rank #339 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #27 / 198
-Michael Fuchs-41
0
Facility 0
KS AVG 100
Rank #1 / 191
0.0
Facility 0.0
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #1 / 191
Homestead Estates
IL
AL
MC
Wichita (Minneha)
90
Facility 90
KS AVG 69
Rank #46 / 224
No
53
Facility 53
KS AVG 46
Rank #143 / 363
Assisted Living (90)
68.9%
Facility 68.9%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #147 / 198
-Kimberlie StewartHomestead Estates Wichita20
36
Facility 36
KS AVG 100
Rank #66 / 191
1.8
Facility 1.8
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #51 / 191
Avenue 81
IL
AL
MC
Overland Park (Colonial Village)
55
Facility 55
KS AVG 69
Rank #121 / 224
No
88
Facility 88
KS AVG 46
Rank #4 / 363
Private Rooms
81.8%
Facility 81.8%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #97 / 198
A+Nicholas WysongAvenue 819
10
Facility 10
KS AVG 100
Rank #21 / 191
1.1
Facility 1.1
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #28 / 191
Lexington Park Assisted Living
IL
AL
NH
Topeka (West Southwest 2)
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 69
Rank #94 / 224
No
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 46
Rank #99 / 363
Assisted Living (60)
83.9%
Facility 83.9%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #89 / 198
A+Ben Rigdon-16
0
Facility 0
KS AVG 100
Rank #1 / 191
0.0
Facility 0.0
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #1 / 191
Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare
IL
AL
HC
MC
NC
NH
RC
Wichita (Bradford Place)
84
Facility 84
KS AVG 69
Rank #54 / 224
No
28
Facility 28
KS AVG 46
Rank #269 / 363
Private Rooms 83.1% ------
Pleasant View Home
IL
NH
MC
Inman
122
Facility 122
KS AVG 69
Rank #21 / 224
Yes
26
Facility 26
KS AVG 46
Rank #279 / 363
Private Rooms0-Michelle Neufeld-7
0
Facility 0
KS AVG 100
Rank #1 / 191
0.0
Facility 0.0
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #1 / 191
Sedgwick Plaza
IL
AL
RC
Wichita (Chisholm Creek)
59
Facility 59
KS AVG 69
Rank #113 / 224
Yes
63
Facility 63
KS AVG 46
Rank #84 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Samantha SimmonsSedgwick Plaza4
0
Facility 0
KS AVG 100
Rank #1 / 191
0.0
Facility 0.0
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #1 / 191
Cedar Lake Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
Olathe (Cedar Lake Village)
72
Facility 72
KS AVG 69
Rank #77 / 224
Yes
11
Facility 11
KS AVG 46
Rank #336 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #139 / 198
A+Robert Million-19
53
Facility 53
KS AVG 100
Rank #85 / 191
2.8
Facility 2.8
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #67 / 191
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
IL
HC
NC
NH
Manhattan (Meadowlark Road)
134
Facility 134
KS AVG 69
Rank #12 / 224
No
28
Facility 28
KS AVG 46
Rank #269 / 363
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
87.3%
Facility 87.3%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #67 / 198
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29
Facility 29
KS AVG 100
Rank #60 / 191
5.8
Facility 5.8
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #165 / 191
Garden Villas of Lenexa
IL
AL
MC
NH
Lenexa
78
Facility 78
KS AVG 69
Rank #65 / 224
Yes
75
Facility 75
KS AVG 46
Rank #39 / 363
Suite
79.5%
Facility 79.5%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #110 / 198
A+Mark Sutton-15
58
Facility 58
KS AVG 100
Rank #89 / 191
3.9
Facility 3.9
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #94 / 191
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Overview of Mission Chateau Senior Living Community

Luxury assisted living for elderly individuals in need of some support with the day to day in the Prairie Village area of Kansas City, awaits at Mission Chateau Senior Living Community. Espousing the belief that the gold standard for a fulfilling retirement experience involves a quality environment and compassionate service, this assisted living community offers elegant living options alongside ‘round the clock assistance from a team of dedicated professionals.

Activities of daily living, housekeeping, personal care, and medical management needs based on each resident’s uniqueness, are handled with kindness and efficiency by the Mission Chateau staff, while a plethora of exciting amenities are available. Retirees can savor nutritious yet tasty dining options, engage in fitness and wellness programs, while immersing themselves in the fellowship of newfound friends among fellow residents, for a holistic golden years experience.

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Overview of Lakeview Village

Lakeview Village is a well-regarded life plan community in Lenexa, KS, that offers independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Featuring a variety of retirement homes in a neighborhood-style setting, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. Exceptional services, including housekeeping, 24/7 security, and scheduled transportation, are also provided to help residents live comfortably in their later years. The community also ensures residents have quick access to quality care, ensuring they can age in place.

Outings to cultural events, hobby clubs, and fitness programs provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and make friends. An art studio, a lakefront patio, and a woodworking shop are among the many amenities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. With its scenic location in the tree-lined neighborhood of Lenexa, residents have a quiet and stress-free retirement. As a trusted option for senior living in Kansas, this life plan community has exceptional standards of care.

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Overview of Aventura Senior Living at Overland Park

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Overland Park, KS, Aventura Senior Living at Overland Park (Formerly Park Meadows Senior Living) is an exceptional community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community has cozy and well-thought-out studio to two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to enhancing residents’ living experiences. 24-hour maintenance services and bi-weekly housekeeping are available, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents can also enjoy delectable and healthy meals with the community’s various dining options. For residents’ convenience, scheduled transportation is provided. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Colonial Village Overland Park

Situated in the beautiful neighborhood of Overland Park, KS, Colonial Village Overland Park is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation. Beautifully appointed and spacious accommodations with several floor plans are available for its residents. In terms of rehabilitation, they provide a calm relaxing environment, physical, occupational, and speech therapy every day, and advanced registered nurse practitioners to ensure the well-being of their residents.

With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy the following: restaurant-style dining, spa room, medication administration, emergency call system, cable television, free wi-fi, chaplain services, laundry and housekeeping, and transportation. Engage in planned daily activities including church services, movie nights, book clubs, museum outings, seasonal outings, and more. Meet new companions and create unforgettable memories within the amazing, shared spaces of this community. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are guaranteed an all-encompassing living experience with Colonial Village Overland Park.

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Overview of Brewster Place

Nestled in the vibrant city of Topeka, Brewster Place offers a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle for seniors at every stage of their journey. With a commitment to providing a full continuum of services and care, Brewster Place caters to diverse needs and lifestyles. Whether residents are seeking Maintenance Free Living, Assisted Living, or specialized care from the Brewster Health Center, Memory Support team, or Rehabilitation Center, they can rest assured that they will receive the best care and support.
At Brewster Place, residents are not just provided with a place to live; they are embraced by a warm and welcoming community that encourages them to thrive. With an array of engaging activities, exceptional amenities, and compassionate staff members, this community is dedicated to ensuring that residents enjoy an optimal quality of life. From social gatherings and wellness programs to personalized care plans and rehabilitation services, every aspect of life at Brewster Place is designed to promote well-being, independence, and a sense of belonging. Discover the joys of retirement living and the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have access to the care and support you need at Brewster Place.

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Overview of Dove Estates Senior Living Community

Dove Estates Senior Living Community dedicated themselves to ensuring the best quality of service to the seniors while equally gaining their independence. The senior living community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care living options. Residents of all housing have access to personal care that aims to enhance their quality of life. Dove Estates provides an impeccable level of hospitality in an atmosphere that is inviting and helpful while staying comfortable and secure in the cozy home-like community.

All three living options get seamless access to their amenities and services such as engaging in wellness programs, outings and events, transportation, housekeeping, and laundry services. Assisted living and memory care residents get more specialized services such as medication management and assistance with daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, etc), and extra help with the housekeeping and medication management provided.

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Overview of Ascension Living Via Christi Village Mclean

Located in the harmonious residential area of North McLean, Wichita, KS, Ascension Living Via Christi Village is a respected senior living community offering a wide range of living options. These include assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and retreat stays. The community doubles its efforts to provide a haven for seniors to enjoy unrivaled comfort and security. A team of kind and well-trained professionals strives to help residents to thrive and reach their full potential.

Enrich your retirement with fun recreational activities and learn new things through engaging educational programs. Moreover, Ascension Living Via Christi Village paves the way for residents to mingle with their friends and have a relaxing time. With delightful dining options, residents indulge in delectable and healthy meals for dietary satisfaction. With its lively and inviting community, Ascension Living Via Christi Village is great for seniors aiming to optimize their freedom while receiving the utmost care and support they deserve.

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Overview of Cedarhurst of Topeka

Cedarhurst of Topeka is one of the assisted living and memory care communities that has created a wonderful experience when it comes to fully supporting all residents. They boast a dedicated team of care staff who celebrate each unique individual by ensuring full care and attention to the residents. Cedarhurst of Topeka provides a home where each and every individual, from staff to residents, is able to build new connections and create new memories in their new home.

Cedarhurst of Topeka offers a wide range of services to make residents feel at home, including weekly housekeeping services, laundry and linen services, transportation services, and a recreation room for fun activities. There is also an on-site full-service salon where residents can pamper themselves and feel their best. Outdoor spaces and paths provide a serene and peaceful environment for relaxation and reflection.

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Overview of Ascension Living Via Christi Village Manhattan

Age without worries at Ascension Living Via Christi Village Manhattan, an exceptional community in Manhattan, KS, offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care. Independent living residents can choose among its beautifully designed and spacious two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring their comfort and safety. The community also helps with housekeeping and maintenance, so residents have a hassle-free living.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With plenty of common spaces, including a library, card rooms, cafes, and gardens, the community ensures residents can thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Homestead Estates

Homestead Estates is a senior living community in Oklahoma housing independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Homestead prides themselves in giving off a warm and welcoming environment. They excel in providing the right level of service with their professional care that finds solutions to any need an individual may have. As a proud member of the Midwest Health Family of Communities, Estates provides a reasonable price for families seeking to find a home that is affordable yet gives an excellent quality of service. Homestead is trusted to be one of the senior living homes in Wichita that provides quality living that is driven to enhance the lifestyle of seniors during their retirement period.

Life at Homestead is designed to meet the needs of residents from all living options; designed to stay active, receive help with daily activities, and receive mental stimulation for those suffering with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Their amenities encompasses the needs of all seniors as a way to provide convenience and access around the building: movie theater, fitness center, billiards room, and library; with essential services that help with a hassle-free daily living: housekeeping, recreational activities, engaging social activities, and delicious meals provided in their dining area.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Kansas

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 138 independent living communities in Kansas. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Kansas?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Kansas, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Kansas?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.