Page 6 of Best Independent Living in Kansas

Overview of Brewster Place

Brewster Place is a sprawling senior living campus in Topeka’s South/Southeast 1 neighborhood, and it covers about as much ground as a facility can. Nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, skilled nursing, it’s all under one roof. This particular listing is for the licensed nursing home piece of that campus. A hundred forty one beds, 74 percent occupied, 105 of them filled right now.

The average resident sticks around for 202 days, which lands somewhere between a short rehab stint and a genuine long-term stay. That’s usually a sign a facility handles both kinds of residents without one crowding out the other. The City of Topeka owns the place, Tyrone Wilkens administers it day to day, and Mary Blubaugh sits at the top as CEO.

Walkability here is decent by nursing home standards. A Walk Score of 56 puts it in moderately walkable territory, so some errands are doable on foot, though you’re still going to want a car for most of them. Staffing includes RNs, LPNs, and nurse aides, and total nursing care runs about six and a half hours per resident per day, a figure that reflects genuine round-the-clock coverage rather than a skeleton crew.

The amenity list reads like an actual campus: fitness center, library, salon and spa, outdoor space to sit in when the weather cooperates. There’s also Maintenance Free Living for residents who want independence without the upkeep, Catered Living, a dedicated Rehabilitation Center, and even an Art Wall Galleries program for anyone who wants to keep making things. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, so payment flexibility isn’t really a barrier here.

Kansas inspectors check in periodically, and recent reviews touched on pharmacy services, resident rights, infection control, and documentation, the same handful of areas regulators tend to look at everywhere. Whatever came up was resolved and corrected. Between the campus size, the staffing hours, and a resident population that clearly sticks around, Brewster Place reads as an established, full-continuum operation built to handle residents at very different stages of care.

Cheyenne County Village in St. Francis, Kansas, provides a continuum of residential options ranging from independent living apartments to round-the-clock skilled nursing care. The campus also offers assisted living for help with bathing, dressing, and medications, alongside palliative care for symptom relief and short-term respite stays for temporary caregiver coverage.

Cheyenne County has operated the 30-bed property since 2018, with Simon Madondo acting as administrator. Direct daily nursing time averages 4 hours and 36 minutes per resident. Located in an area with a 55 walk score, the location allows residents to handle select errands on foot without needing a personal vehicle. Accepted payment methods include Medicare for short-term recovery, Medicaid for qualified long-term stays, and private self-pay arrangements.

Prospective residents exploring flexible senior living options or temporary respite care can reach out to Cheyenne County Village to learn about current apartment availability, inquire about payment options, or request a tour of the facility.

The Autumn Place offers assisted living, adult day care, independent living, memory care, residential care, and respite care in Columbus, KS. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Independent living supports private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Residential care supports people who live at the community while receiving ongoing assistance. Adult day care provides daytime support without an overnight stay, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Several care levels are available within the community, so The Autumn Place may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community. The community has 40 beds and opened in 1995.

A Walk Score of 45 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Carrie Homer serves as administrator, and Autumn Place Of Columbus operates the community.

Tallgrass Creek Senior Living Community in Overland Park, KS, combines independent living with nursing home care. Independent living refers to having your own apartment alongside community services, without daily assistance, while nursing home care includes on-site licensed nursing.

The community has 116 beds. On average, every resident receives 5 hours and 15 minutes of nursing time each day. Apartments have either one or two bedrooms, with the extra bedroom suited to a couple or someone seeking a companion. Medicare is accepted, as well as private pay.

The area is very walkable, earning 75 on Walk Score, allowing a resident who no longer drives to manage most errands on foot. On site, there’s a swimming pool, a movie theater, a fitness center, a library, a workshop, pharmacy delivery, and a bistro or café.

The calendar is filled with clubs, exercise classes, knitting, language classes, volunteer activities, and outings. Sonya Martin serves as the administrator, while the community is run by Redwood-ERC Kansas LLC. Monthly rates begin at $2,586, alongside a $1,000 entrance fee.

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Starting Price $2,586/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Homestead of Overland Park Operations

Homestead of Overland Park Operations offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Overland Park, KS. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, allowing the person to remain within the community as care needs change.

The community has 51 beds. Dakota Roberts serves as the administrator, and Homestead Of Overland Park operates the community. A Walk Score of 92 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Overview of Lexington Park Assisted Living

Lexington Park Assisted Living offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living in Topeka, KS. Its range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the community as care changes.

Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. The community has 60 beds, and total nurse staffing is 5h 4m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident.

Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families those two payment paths for eligible services. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet at the community. A Walk Score of 60 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain outings independently. Ben Rigdon serves as the administrator.

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Starting Price $2,995/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Mennonite Friendship Communities

Mennonite Friendship Communities offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living in South Hutchinson, Kansas. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Several care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community opened in 1973 and has 100 beds, with Dawn E. Veh serving as administrator and overseeing day-to-day operations.

Skilled rehabilitation services are available, so residents can receive rehabilitation as part of the community’s services. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Total nurse staffing is 4h 41m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

A Walk Score of 35 out of 100 places the area in a car-dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride. For someone who no longer drives, routine errands require arranging transportation.

Overview of Pine Village

Pine Village offers adult day care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Moundridge, Kansas. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Pine Village has 74 beds. Eric Schrag serves as administrator, and Memorial Home operates the community.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid can help cover a long stay when personal savings may not be enough, while Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence; private pay is another listed payment route. Rehabilitation services can support a resident who needs therapy as part of care, and Pine Village also has a Wellness Center.

A Walk Score of 43 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for most errands.

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.

Pleasant View Home offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, independent living, respite care, adult day care, and home care in Inman, Kansas. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide ongoing licensed nursing care. Independent living supports private living without daily care, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver travels or recovers. Adult day care provides daytime support for someone who returns home at night, and home care brings support to a person’s residence. The range of care settings may suit a resident whose needs change over time and a family seeking multiple types of support through one provider.

The home has 122 beds and private rooms, giving residents a single room within a community of that size. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means a family pays directly.

Michelle Neufeld serves as administrator, and pets are allowed so a resident can keep a pet at the community. A gym and rehabilitation services support exercise and therapy on site, while short term rehab and recovery and outpatient rehab provide therapy for different recovery needs. A beauty shop and spa offer on site grooming and spa services, and the library, courtyard, and patio provide places for reading and outdoor time.