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Best Independent Living in Wichita, KS

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 16 independent living communities in Wichita, KS 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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16 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 44/ 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: 89The 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)

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
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
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% -----
Wichita Presbyterian Manor
IL
AL
MC
NH
Wichita (Orchard Park)
132
Facility 132
KS AVG 69
Rank #14 / 224
No
41
Facility 41
KS AVG 46
Rank #216 / 363
Assisted Living (56), Residential (26), NF (Nursing Facility) (50), SNF/NF (Combined) (50)
34.8%
Facility 34.8%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #191 / 198
Jenna BeilmanWichita Presbyterian Manor12
25
Facility 25
KS AVG 100
Rank #47 / 191
2.1
Facility 2.1
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #57 / 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
Ascension Living Via Christi Village Ridge
IL
ADC
AL
MC
NH
Wichita
80
Facility 80
KS AVG 69
Rank #59 / 224
No
25
Facility 25
KS AVG 46
Rank #282 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
88.7%
Facility 88.7%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #54 / 198
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Oxford Villa Active Senior Apartments
IL
Wichita
-Yes
15
Facility 15
KS AVG 46
Rank #326 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
The Rushwood Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Wichita
-Yes
3
Facility 3
KS AVG 46
Rank #349 / 363
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Larksfield Place Independent Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
Wichita
80
Facility 80
KS AVG 69
Rank #59 / 224
No
32
Facility 32
KS AVG 46
Rank #252 / 363
-
92.7%
Facility 92.7%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #26 / 198
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Holiday Grasslands Estates
IL
HC
Wichita (West 13Th Street North)
-Yes
54
Facility 54
KS AVG 46
Rank #138 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
The Regent
IL
Wichita (Cross Creek Estates)
-No
56
Facility 56
KS AVG 46
Rank #124 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Park West Plaza Senior Living Residence
IL
AL
MC
NH
Wichita
-Yes
57
Facility 57
KS AVG 46
Rank #119 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Oxford Vista Wichita
IL
AL
MC
Wichita (Delano)
90
Facility 90
KS AVG 69
Rank #46 / 224
Yes
81
Facility 81
KS AVG 46
Rank #12 / 363
1 Bed / 2 Bed
75.6%
Facility 75.6%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #123 / 198
Iris TurnerOxford Vista Senior Living5
24
Facility 24
KS AVG 100
Rank #45 / 191
4.8
Facility 4.8
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #136 / 191
Lakepoint Wichita, LLC
IL
AL
NC
NH
Wichita
110
Facility 110
KS AVG 69
Rank #31 / 224
No
75
Facility 75
KS AVG 46
Rank #39 / 363
-
40.9%
Facility 40.9%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #188 / 198
Michael Cole-78
425
Facility 425
KS AVG 100
Rank #190 / 191
5.4
Facility 5.4
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #154 / 191
Homestead Estates of Wichita
IL
AL
MC
Wichita
-No
53
Facility 53
KS AVG 46
Rank #143 / 363
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Caritas Center INC
NH
Wichita
2222 NFSue RoughtonAdorers Of The Blood Of Christ United States Region
Catholic Charities Adult Day Services
ADC
Wichita
17Dana M. BondCatholic Charities INC
Doris Faye Homes LLC
ADC
Wichita
12Deirdre BerryOakridge Plaza Partners, A Texas Limited Partnership; Ingram Square G7 Partners LP
Home Plus Of Kansas LLC
ADC
Wichita
11Ann HoukAcacia Group Brendonwood LLC
Mount St Mary
AL
NH
Wichita
2424 NFLuke SponselCongregation Of The Sisters Of St. Joseph
Open Arms Home Plus LLC
ADC
Wichita
10Cameron LebronStratford Lane, LLC
Ultra Care Home Plus LLC
ADC
Wichita
12Tolulope KadiriMukaila And Tolulope Kadiri
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Overview of The Regent

Located in the dynamic city of Wichita, Kansas, The Regent is a Vibrant Retirement Living residence that is committed to delivering exceptional services in a caring and comfortable environment. With a focus on personalized care, they strive to enhance the quality of life of residents by providing professional and tailored services. 

As a full Continuing Care Retirement Community, The Regent offers a comprehensive range of care options to meet the unique needs of residents. Their commitment to service and our dedication to creating exceptional environments and service delivery systems shape every aspect of The Regent, ensuring that they provide the highest level of care.

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Overview of Park West Plaza Senior Living Residence

Nestled in the vibrant city of Wichita, Kansas, Park West Plaza provides a comprehensive range of retirement care options, including independent, assisted, and memory care living. The community boasts a spacious and well-designed campus, featuring cozy living spaces, furnished patios, and picturesque walking paths. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Kansas, Wichita offers a wealth of cultural attractions, including museums and botanical gardens. This community takes care of housekeeping, home maintenance, community events, and gourmet dining. 

With a variety of spacious and inviting apartments to choose from, residents can find their perfect home at Park West Plaza. Assisted living apartments feature private baths, walk-in showers, and convenient kitchenettes, while independent living apartments offer full kitchens, private verandas, and even a garage option. Each resident receives a personalized care plan to ensure their individual needs and preferences are met. The community’s care staff is available to assist with activities of daily living and provide personalized support. For residents requiring cognitive support, a professional memory care unit is also available on-site. 

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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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Overview of Lakepoint Wichita, LLC

Owned by Lakepoint Investors LLC, Lakepoint Wichita is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility on West Street in Wichita, Kansas. The 110-bed home has operated for 29 years. It is in a very walkable neighborhood where most errands can be accomplished on foot, so visiting family and staff can get around conveniently.

The facility’s current occupancy is 41%. Residents stay an average of 203 days, including residents in post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

The home prioritizes hands-on nursing support, so it’s staffed around the clock. Total nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 42 minutes per resident each day. That staffing level consists of registered nurses (39 minutes per day), nurse aides (3 hours and 28 minutes), and licensed practical nurses (1 hour and 8 minutes). They provide a consistent daily presence to support and care for residents.

Lakepoint accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families multiple ways to cover short-term rehabilitation stays and ongoing long-term care.

State inspections tracked the facility’s compliance over the past years, and recent surveys found that the home has met all regulations. Earlier deficiencies involved documentation, emergency management, and infection control, but corrective action was completed. Like all care facilities, Lakepoint works through an ongoing compliance cycle. Families evaluating the home can review the home’s inspection history.

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Overview of Ascension Living Via Christi Village Georgetown

Nestled in Kansas, Ascension Living Via Christi Village Georgetown is a comfortable assisted living community offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community promotes social, recreational, spiritual, and educational activities to its 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 their healthcare needs. 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 essential housekeeping, laundry, and transportation. 

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Overview of Homestead Estates of Wichita

Homestead Estates is a senior living community in Oklahoma housing independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Homestead prides itself 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 from Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Their amenities encompass 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 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 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.

How many licensed independent living communities are there in Wichita, KS?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 40 licensed independent living communities in Wichita, KS.

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 16 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.