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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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Last updated
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 Garden Valley Retirement Village

Garden Valley Retirement Village is a senior living community located in Garden City, Kansas. It offers a range of services including Independent Living, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Respite Care. The facility is committed to providing quality care and a supportive environment for its residents.

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Overview of Lakeview Village – Southridge

Experience a blissful retirement at Lakeview Village – Southridge, a blissful community in Lenexa, KS, offering independent living. The community features cozy and well-thought-out one- to three-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can ease their worries with maintenance services.

Communal spaces and wellness opportunities are available, ensuring residents will not run out of things to do. With an open-concept kitchen, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to spend their golden years independently, especially with its warm and friendly environment.

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Overview of Wyndam Place Senior Apartments

Beautifully set near Swarner Skate Park in Shawnee, KS, Wyndham Place Senior Apartments is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. Beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay. The community also helps with maintenance and other chores, providing residents with more time to do the things they love.

Residents can spend their days as they please with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. A fully equipped kitchen is also available, allowing residents to prepare meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. With its wide range of amenities and exceptional services, residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Pioneer Ridge Independent Living of Lawrence

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Lawrence, KS, Pioneer Ridge Independent Living of Lawrence is an astounding community that offers independent living. The community also provides assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel a sense of belonging during their stay. Weekly housekeeping and maintenance are taken care of, providing residents more time to do the things they love.

Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Three delicious and healthy home-cooked meals are served daily to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. For residents’ convenience, scheduled transportation is also available. Amenities include a bistro, a pub, a movie theater, an art room, a fitness center, a salon, a barber shop, and communal spaces, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Branchwood Village

Spend your best years at Branchwood Village, a one-of-a-kind residents-owned community in Lawrence, KS, offering independent living. With beautifully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom accommodations, residents can be comfortable and safe. The community also ensures residents have easy access to their necessities with various local amenities nearby.

Residents will not run out of things to do with inviting communal spaces and recreational opportunities. A full kitchen is also available, allowing residents to prepare meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. With “while-you’re-away services”, residents can rest assured of maintaining their homes without hassles. The community is also equipped with a scenic garden, a club room, a woodworking shop, a craft room, a fitness center, and a club room, making it an enticing retirement option for those looking to live independently in retirement.

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Overview of Legend of Hutchinson

Legend of Hutchinson is a trusted senior living community set in the harmonious lands of Brentwood, Hutchinson, KS, offering various living options including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Experience unmatched comfort and safety in snug and well-crafted residences including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. A friendly, compassionate, and reliable team lends extra hands around the clock to ensure residents live their golden years reaching their full potential.

With a bunch of enjoyable activities and fun programs to enjoy, the community encourages seniors to retain their happiness and wellness. Mealtimes are something to look forward to with delicious and nutritious meals satisfying residents’ dietary needs and tastes. Legend of Hutchinson is a wonderful place to spend an unforgettable retirement with its scenic grounds and fabulous amenities.

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Overview of Aberdeen Village a Ccrc

Welcome to Aberdeen Village, a faith-based, senior living community located in Overland Park, Kansas offering a range of care options in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) setting. As a Life Plan Community, Aberdeen Village provides residents with a variety of choices for how to live and engage, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation (PATH®), and respite care.

Aberdeen Village prides itself on serving residents with compassion and respect, providing a fulfilling and enriched senior living experience. Its faith-based approach creates a welcoming and supportive environment for residents to thrive and enjoy a sense of community. Discover the exceptional living options and care services available at Aberdeen Village, where residents can experience the freedom to embrace life to the fullest.

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Overview of Mccrite Plaza Topeka

McCrite Plaza dedicates itself 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 types have access to personal care that aims to enhance their quality of life.
McCrite ensures that its residents thrive in an environment that puts them first.
Specializing in independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation– offered an array of comprehensive services that cater to different levels of care. Residents of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care facilities are eligible for a list of stimulating and results-driven activities that focus on recovery.

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The Villas at Creekside

112 Villa Wy, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Overview of The Villas at Creekside

Enjoy a blissful retirement at The Villas at Creekside, an idyllic retreat in Pittsburg, KS, offering independent living. The community features specially designed and spacious two- and three-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and convenience. Here, residents enjoy a hassle-free living as maintenance and other chores are taken care of.

Cozy communal spaces and recreational opportunities are available, encouraging residents to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Delightful restaurants and shops also surround the area, providing residents with delicious dining options that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include various fitness equipment, ball courts, a dog park, and vast outdoors for walking, creating the ideal setting for residents to relax and make the most of their best years.

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Overview of Holiday Grasslands Estates

Situated in a serene suburb of Wichita, Kansas, this Holiday Retirement community provides exceptional independent living services. This independent living community features a stunning atrium filled with natural light, creating a perfect setting for visits with family and friends. Residents can enjoy leisurely walks along the outdoor paths with their furry companions. With dedicated and skilled associates, regular housekeeping and light linen services are provided throughout the week to ensure apartments remain clean and organized.

Home-cooked meals are prepared daily, offering a variety of menu options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The tastefully decorated dining hall provides a pleasant atmosphere for dining. For those seeking additional assistance, personalized health care services can be arranged through an on-site third-party provider. The community also offers GPS-enabled pendants and 24-hour emergency response services for added peace of mind. Residents can choose from apartments that feature private patios or balconies, and select units offer spacious walk-in closets. Utilities, including cable TV, are conveniently bundled into the monthly rent, streamlining the payment process for residents. 

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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.