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Best Independent Living in Wichita, KS

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 19 independent living communities in Wichita, KS using KS Dept. for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in KS
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19 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 46/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Wichita, KS. 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: 84The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Wichita, KS. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Wichita (Metro Area)

Info below is compiled from the KS Dept. for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Wichita Presbyterian Manor
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Wichita (Orchard Park)
132
Facility 132
KS AVG 69
Rank #14 / 223
Yes
41
Facility 41
KS AVG 46
Rank #216 / 363
Assisted Living (56), Residential (26), NF (Nursing Facility) (50), SNF/NF (Combined) (50) 34.8% Jenna BeilmanWichita Presbyterian Manor12
25
Facility 25
KS AVG 100
Rank #37 / 157
2.1
Facility 2.1
KS AVG 4.0
Rank #45 / 157
Larksfield Place Independent Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Wichita
80
Facility 80
KS AVG 69
Rank #59 / 223
No
32
Facility 32
KS AVG 46
Rank #252 / 363
- 100.0% -----
Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Wichita (Bradford Place)
84
Facility 84
KS AVG 69
Rank #54 / 223
No
28
Facility 28
KS AVG 46
Rank #269 / 363
Private Rooms 84.6% -----
Sedgwick Plaza
IL
AL
RC
Wichita (Chisholm Creek)
59
Facility 59
KS AVG 69
Rank #112 / 223
Yes
63
Facility 63
KS AVG 46
Rank #84 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Samantha SimmonsSedgwick Plaza4
-
Facility -
KS AVG 100
Rank #1 / 157
0.0
Facility 0.0
KS AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 157
Ascension Living Via Christi Village Ridge
IL
ADC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Wichita
80
Facility 80
KS AVG 69
Rank #59 / 223
Yes
25
Facility 25
KS AVG 46
Rank #282 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 88.6% -----
Homestead Estates
IL
AL
MC
Wichita (Minneha)
90
Facility 90
KS AVG 69
Rank #46 / 223
Yes
53
Facility 53
KS AVG 46
Rank #143 / 363
Assisted Living (90) 68.9% Kimberlie StewartHomestead Estates Wichita20
36
Facility 36
KS AVG 100
Rank #55 / 157
1.8
Facility 1.8
KS AVG 4.0
Rank #40 / 157
Prairie Homestead Senior Living
IL
AL
Wichita (Southwest Wichita)
36
Facility 36
KS AVG 69
Rank #208 / 223
No
34
Facility 34
KS AVG 46
Rank #243 / 363
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed 77.8% Brenda Janda-11
13
Facility 13
KS AVG 100
Rank #16 / 157
1.2
Facility 1.2
KS AVG 4.0
Rank #21 / 157
Kansas Masonic Home
IL
AL
MC
NH
Wichita (Delano)
-No
71
Facility 71
KS AVG 46
Rank #53 / 363
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Dove Estates Senior Living Community
IL
AL
MC
RC
Goddard
80
Facility 80
KS AVG 69
Rank #59 / 223
Yes
20
Facility 20
KS AVG 46
Rank #311 / 363
Assisted Living (80) 67.5% Sara Miller-13
43
Facility 43
KS AVG 100
Rank #61 / 157
3.3
Facility 3.3
KS AVG 4.0
Rank #68 / 157
Oxford Vista Wichita
IL
AL
MC
Wichita (Delano)
90
Facility 90
KS AVG 69
Rank #46 / 223
Yes
81
Facility 81
KS AVG 46
Rank #12 / 363
1 Bed / 2 Bed 75.6% Iris TurnerOxford Vista Senior Living5
24
Facility 24
KS AVG 100
Rank #35 / 157
4.8
Facility 4.8
KS AVG 4.0
Rank #115 / 157
The Manor Skilled Nursing
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Wichita
-No
58
Facility 58
KS AVG 46
Rank #111 / 363
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms------
The Regent
IL
Wichita (Cross Creek Estates)
-Yes
56
Facility 56
KS AVG 46
Rank #124 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Park West Plaza Senior Living Residence
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Wichita
-Yes
57
Facility 57
KS AVG 46
Rank #119 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Holiday Grasslands Estates
IL
HOS
Wichita (West 13Th Street North)
-Yes
54
Facility 54
KS AVG 46
Rank #138 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Lakepoint Wichita, LLC
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Wichita
110
Facility 110
KS AVG 69
Rank #31 / 223
No
75
Facility 75
KS AVG 46
Rank #39 / 363
- 40.9% Michael Cole-78
425
Facility 425
KS AVG 100
Rank #156 / 157
5.4
Facility 5.4
KS AVG 4.0
Rank #131 / 157
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Overview of Wichita Presbyterian Manor

Wichita Presbyterian  Manor dedicates itself to ensuring the best quality of service to the seniors while equally gaining their independence. As a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community, they specialize in independent living, assisted living, and memory care living services; residents of all housing have access to personal care that aims to enhance their quality of life. Wichita Presbyterian  Manor ensures an impeccable level of hospitality in an atmosphere that is inviting and helpful while staying comfortable and secure in the cozy home-like community. 

Wichita Presbyterian  Manor has maintained the value in placing hospital-like services in a home-like environment that ensures residents get only the best level of care. Ensuring that residents can satisfy their holistic wellness, staff provides an array of services that include stimulating programs, engaging activities, and enriching services– a library, spacious lounge areas, well-lit common areas, and maintained apartments.  

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Overview of Larksfield Place Independent Living

Larksfield Place Independent Living is a luxury senior living community in Wichita, Kansas, offering various senior living solutions, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Residents can choose from their thoughtfully designed apartments, including a studio, one-bedroom, and a villa. As a not-for-profit community, Larksfield Place is fully focused on delivering the best senior living experience and less on its bottom line.

Known for their exceptionally high standards and unsurpassed service, the community has the most highly trained and experienced professionals in the Wichita area, ensuring residents can access top-rated senior health services, including respite care, transitional care, memory support, and rehabilitation. Residents can also participate in various activities, including music therapy, art therapy, cognitive programs, exercise and fitness, concerts, and happy hour, ensuring an enriched and vibrant life.

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Overview of Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Based in the enchanting lands of Wichita, KS, Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare is an astounding senior living community offering a wide array of care options including short-term and long-term, hospital care, rehabilitation, therapy, and nursing services. With cozy and welcoming private suites, residents enjoy a safe and relaxed retirement. A team of reliable and experienced professionals strives to provide the highest quality of care and assistance around the clock.

Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, paving the way for seniors to flourish and experience new things. Fun activities and enjoyable events are conducted to maintain seniors’ wellness and happiness. Dining is something to anticipate with healthy and delicious meals prepared to cater to seniors’ nutritional requirements and tastes. The community’s peaceful grounds and convenient amenities ensure seniors are well-cared for.

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Sedgwick Plaza

2455 N Woodlawn Blvd, Wichita, KS 67220
Overview of Sedgwick Plaza

Nestled in Wichita, Kansas, Sedgwick Plaza is a warm and inviting community that provides both independent and assisted living services. With its convenient location surrounded by local dining options, shopping centers, and peaceful public parks, residents can enjoy easy access to the amenities they need. This pet-friendly community offers a variety of comfortable floor plans, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Each unit is designed with accessibility in mind, featuring wheelchair accessibility and a convenient kitchenette. 
Sedgwick Plaza caters to the needs of residents who require personal care and may benefit from supervised nursing care for their daily activities and provides a range of services, including personal care and supervised nursing care, either directly or through coordination with external providers. 

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Overview of Ascension Living Via Christi Village Ridge

Ascension Living is a comfortable assisted living community offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community promotes social, recreational, spiritual, and educational activities to their residents to cultivate their mental and physical abilities. Many of the services provided are centered on the comfort of healing. Ascension Living’s goal is to have their residents age with grace and thrive with physical ability; through their personalized care service, residents can transfer between assisted living and skilled nursing– depending on the healthcare need. Staff members make it a point to promote a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for their residents. Ascension Living proudly welcomes whatever faith, ready to attend and enhance your quality of life.

Ascension Living ensures everything is conveniently provided for seniors, making it a point that they just sit back and relax. Management ensures that residents relax and pursue an active lifestyle through the range of cultural, spiritual, and social opportunities that await them. Community amenities are maintenance free, so residents can enjoy seamless access to living spaces like a lounge room, Chapel, fitness center, and cafe. Other services include the essential housekeeping, laundry, and transportation. 

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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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Overview of Prairie Homestead Senior Living

With seniors’ well-being in mind, Prairie Homestead Senior Living rests on 26 acres of serene grounds in West May Street, Wichita, KS, which offers assisted living and independent living. Spend your days in the beautifully designed and cozy residences of Prairie Homestead Senior Living, built to optimize comfort and security. With a reliable and specially trained team providing top-tier care and assistance, seniors enjoy every moment of their best years.

A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and exciting programs accompanies seniors as they make their days more meaningful. Have the finest dining experience with delightful and nutritious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Prairie Homestead Senior Living is ideal for seniors looking to live the best of their independence while receiving the benefits of living in a trusted community.

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Overview of Kansas Masonic Home

Kansas Masonic Home is a distinguished senior living community with a rich history spanning over 120 years, offers a comprehensive range of services including independent living, assisted senior living, memory care, and more. Nestled within a community that exudes its own unique charm, this residence provides a maintenance-free lifestyle, coupled with access to exceptional healthcare resources. Specially trained staff members are available to support residents with memory loss, ensuring their unique needs are met with compassion and expertise in this memory care center.
Residents can relish in the convenience of all-inclusive plans, allowing them to truly immerse themselves in the enriching experiences available. A pub-style lounge serves as the perfect gathering spot, where friendships are fostered and stories are shared. The community boasts an extensive calendar of social activities, ensuring there is always something exciting and engaging happening for residents to enjoy. The dining experience is nothing short of exceptional, with restaurant-style services that cater to the diverse culinary preferences of the residents.

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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 Oxford Vista Wichita

Oxford Vista Wichita is a well-regarded retirement community in Wichita, KS, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Promoting a nurturing and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can keep their peace of mind. Residents can also maintain their independence with ease, as 24-hour support, well-balanced meals, and household services are provided. The community also strives to meet residents’ ever-changing needs and preferences through personalized care plans.

Live entertainment, fitness programs, and arts and crafts provide residents with more opportunities to make friends and have fun. Residents can also play with their pets and rest comfortably, with state-of-the-art amenities, including the dog park, courtyards, and fitness center. Shops, restaurants, leisure sites, and public transportation are also located nearby,n providing convenient access to necessities and recreation. As the trusted choice for senior living in Kansas, this retirement community ensures older adults can thrive in their later years.

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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 Wichita, KS

What is the average cost of independent living in Wichita, KS?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Wichita, KS is approximately $2,051. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Wichita, KS?

Independent living in Wichita, KS typically ranges from $935 - $3,836 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

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 19 independent living communities in Wichita, KS. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Wichita, KS?

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 Wichita, KS, 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 Wichita, KS?

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.