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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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84 reviews
9.5
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We were so worried that my Mom would not transition well, from her home. However, this has not been the case. Previously, she was by herself, lonely, and not receiving much stimulation from activities and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Shawnee Hills Senior Living, a new concept in senior living in Shawnee, Kansas. The Community is conveniently located off of West 63rd Street and Maurer Road with direct access to Highway 435 and Shawnee Mission Parkway. Shawnee Hills is located directly north of the Shawnee Station...
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55 reviews
9.7
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There is an adjustment period and family needs to visit to help with transition. I would recommend to others. My brother likes it very much
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Country Squire provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. At Country Squire retirement community, you'll receive the royal treatment. We're located in a quiet corner of St. Joseph, a community that recalls the small-town friendliness of past generations. And if you...
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2525 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.6
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106 reviews
9.6
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106 reviews
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The food is pretty good, lots of variety, but definitely institutional. There are lots of activities & special celebrations. There's even a brain training program available. Family members are regularly kept...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Senior Star at Wexford Place! Wexford Place is an independent living, assisted living, and state-of-the-art memory support community located in the heart of "The Northland" in Kansas City, Miissouri. It's a community filled with friendship and lots of ways to enjoy a life full of...
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9.8
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Staff and residents are extremely friendly. Staff is attentive to the needs of residents. Facilities are in great condition and well maintained.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Riverstone Retirement is Kansas City’s Premier independent living community. Riverstone Retirement comprises apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Riverstone Retirement is an all-inclusive retirement...
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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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8.9
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American house at Burlington Creek is an exceptional place for memory care. They do a great job and the facilities are gorgeous.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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41 reviews
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It has been overall mostly a positive experience. It is cleaner than most I believe. The staff has been great.. When it comes to the care services it gets a 4 because we are new to this type of facility....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Tiffany Springs the most desired in the...
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Residents are friendly and there are scheduled events. Maintenance man is very helpful. Front office not open all day. 1 bedroom has large kitchen/living room space. Bedroom can fit a queen and 1 dresser....
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent 55+ Living in Kansas City, MOConnect55+ Kansas City is conveniently located in Kansas City, Missouri, yet tucked away in a quiet, country setting. Come as Strangers, Live as Friends® at our welcoming, pet-friendly community that offers active seniors a high quality of life with...
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I would recommend Corby Place to others. [Name removed] runs the facility and she is fantastic, she calls me with any issues. The nursing staff is also great. My uncle's apartment is cleaned once a week and...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Corby Place Senior Living is a 14-story historical building with 76 apartments, which is the tallest building in St. Joseph. All apartments have a full kitchen with a dishwasher, stove and refrigerator, large closets, and self-regulating thermostats. There are seven different one and two-bedroom...
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What we like the most about Brandon Woods are the people and the activities. What we think they could improve on would be to have more rails for the residents to hold on to. Yes, we would recommend this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Brandon Woods Retirement Community Brandon Woods Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Lawrence, Kansas, in Douglas County and home to about 88,000 people. Located along the Wakarusa and Kansas Rivers, residents will enjoy this beautiful college town with its park-like...
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I'm more than satisfied with living here The staff and management are.extremley friendly and helpful and have everything well organized and looking for ways to always improve things for everyone and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Tiffany Springs offers upscale, luxury senior living with a variety of care options.By locating independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation health care together on one campus in the Northland of Kansas City, we’re able to meet a variety of needs for individuals and...
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1313 Photos available
2020 Floor plans available
9.8
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66 reviews
9.8
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I really like it here. The staff is very friendly and they are very helpful. I love my apartment and my patio. I enjoy eating meals in the dining room with my friends. I also enjoy the activities. I’ve...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Thornton Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within gorgeously landscaped grounds in the Flint Hills, you'll love the grandeur of Thornton Place while enjoying all the conveniences of nearby Topeka. We're just minutes from shopping, dining,...
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39 reviews
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The ratio of staff to patients was very good. The staff was very caring to the patients. If you needed any information about your loved one. It was accessible from the staff at any time. The food was good....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Windsor of Lawrence is a licensed assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We honor each resident's...
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Staff is really friendly and facility is neat and clean. Service is poor half of the time they are short staffed. The call button answers are really poor.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atria Hearthstone East in Topeka is a senior community with a warm, family-style atmosphere. The beautiful, three-acre campus—shared with Atria Hearthstone West—offers lovely area for walks and for relaxing with friends. Atria Hearthstone East is conveniently located to nearby shopping malls,...
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55 Floor plans available
9.8
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I was at Vintage Gardens north to complete rehabilitation from a severely broken leg. My room was a very good size, with a roomy bathroom and closet readily accessible. It was perfect for use in a wheelchair...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Settle into a beautiful country setting at Vintage Gardens while enjoying modern amenities and desired services in St. Joseph, Missouri. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community provides several floor plans with a range of conveniences such as full-sized kitchenettes and walk-in closets....
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We were not given a lot of time to find a place for my mother, due to circumstances beyond our control, and everyone at The Piper was very helpful and understanding during a stressful time. We didn’t meet...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Piper is a newly opened assisted living and memory care community in Kansas City, KS, conveniently located near The Legends. Our company philosophy is to design homes where seniors continue to learn, grow, create, and enjoy companionship with those of all ages. We create households that are...
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My husband and I have lived here for 8 months. The staff is ALWAYS friendly, which has a huge effect. Nobody ever says, "That is not my job." or, "I am too busy." The residents are mostly very friendly...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Looking to age gracefully in a senior independent retirement community? Come visit the Arbor Court Retirement Community at Alvamar in Lawrence, Kansas, an independent retirement community designed for active adults that are 55 and over. Our residents enjoy the best in carefree living. Each person...
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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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The director when I was there [name removed] was my lifeline and savior to communicate with my Long Term Care insurance to learn the correct terms to describe our needs. Great and compassionate personal staf
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Lenexa the most desired in the...
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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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1-It was very nicely kept up. I work for retirement community so I was looking for a nice place that compare to where I work. 2- My sister and toured several places and this was clean I work in...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Putting More Life in Senior LivingYou should never have to spend your senior years hoping something fun and exciting comes along to invorigate your spirit and nourish your mind. Here at our assisted living and skilled nursing and rehabilitation community, you can enjoy quality care without...
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Mom and dad are happy there. My only problem is that they have new management and need a new activity director. It would be nice if they would work on keeping employees happy.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active Senior Living in ShawneeLocated in Shawnee, Kansas, this community offers contemporary apartments, as well as resort-style amenities for active seniors. Our daily social events, classes, and wellness programs will activate your mind, body, and soul. Are you ready to make new friends, enjoy...
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Mom and dad are happy there. My only problem is that they have new management and need a new activity director. It would be nice if they would work on keeping employees happy.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Active Senior Living in ShawneeLocated in Shawnee, Kansas, this community offers contemporary apartments, as well as resort-style amenities for active seniors. Our daily social events, classes, and wellness programs will activate your mind, body, and soul. Are you ready to make new friends, enjoy...
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2020 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
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I believe that this truly is the best value in the northland. It looks like a senior living resort. It's clean, the staff are friendly. I wish some of the monthly costs could have been pointed out more...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Gardens at Barry Road Assisted Living and Memory Care is an engaging, service-oriented community in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri. Our community recognizes that a new phase in life can be a leap of faith—for you and your family. To make this transition easier, our compassionate team...
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It stood out that the facility was calm. There was activity and there were people out and about, but it wasn't loud or crowded. The decor was updated and the place was clean. Some issues we have noticed are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Legend at Capital Ridge is an assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in an inviting, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We remain dedicated to those who...
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My mom is a resident at Vintage Park at Hiawatha and overall things have been great. As for the friendliness/staff, one of the aides is rude but the rest are wonderful. Mom is a very picky eater, but the...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Vintage Park at Hiawatha is an assisted living community in beautiful rural Kansas. Residents enjoy being a part of an active, vibrant community with a wealth of social activities and delicious, restaurant-style dining. Vintage Park at Hiawatha offers supportive assistance when and where it is...
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99 Floor plans available
7.0
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As my Mom’s needs change, the staff here do well to adjust as needed. A variety of activities help her get out of her apartment and moving. The other residents also look out for her. She has a community of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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8.0
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Staff is helpful and supportive. Facility is very clean. Mom was able to make friends and enjoy the social activities. According to my mom, more choices and quantity would improve the food. I believe they...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Vintage Park at Tonganoxie is a beautiful assisted living community located in the growing community of Tonganoxie, Kansas. Tonganoxie is well known throughout the state for providing a high quality of life for residents including a low crime rate, high quality educational opportunities, peaceful...
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Cost of independent living in Effingham, KS

The average cost of senior living in Effingham is $3,464 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kickapoo Tribal Center, KS with an average of $1,731 per month.

Independent living costs in Effingham, KS, vs. nearby cities

Effingham, KS
$3,464/mo
$3,461/mo
$3,603/mo

Independent living costs in Effingham, KS, vs. state and national averages

Effingham, KS
$3,464/mo
$3,709/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Effingham, KS, vs. other senior living options

$4,520/mo
Independent Living
$3,464/mo

Independent living costs in Effingham, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,847/mo
Studio
$4,724/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,980/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,417/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,191/mo

Senior living costs in Effingham vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Effingham, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEffingham, KSKansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,464/mo$3,709/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,658/mo$4,956/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,520/mo$4,844/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Effingham, KS:$3,464/mo
Kansas:$3,709/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Effingham, KS:$4,658/mo
Kansas:$4,956/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Effingham, KS:$4,520/mo
Kansas:$4,844/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Effingham

Recent reviews for independent living in Effingham

Lexington Park Independent Living in Topeka, KS

4.6
My Grandparents really love it. There are a lot of activities and the facility is very nice.

Lexington Park in Topeka, KS

4.0
I was very impressed with our experience at Lexington Park, it's a very nice place for independent senior living! It's a nice looking place, the people are all very friendly, and the apartments are a very nice size for the price! I would highly recommend them!

Vintage Park at Atchison

5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Variety of apartment sizes for different needs. Several reviews mention the availability of larger apartments with multiple bedrooms, addressing the need for spacious living spaces for some residents. At Meadowlark Estates, for instance, a loved one specifically chose this community due to the larger apartment sizes.
Friendly and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews emphasize the warm and caring nature of the staff at various communities, with residents and their families expressing their appreciation. For example, at Riverstone Retirement Community, staff members are praised for their dedication to residents, knowing them by name, and pr ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Communities that offer a wide range of activities catering to various interests keep residents engaged and active. At Shawnee Hills Senior Living, residents enjoy activities like Bingo, card games, and movies, while residents at Holiday Garden Village appreciate the opportunity to socialize ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Quality food is a significant factor in overall satisfaction for many residents, with several reviews mentioning the importance of accommodating dietary needs and preferences. For example, at Riverstone Retirement Community, the head chef offers delicious meals, and special requests are met wi ...
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Updated and clean living spaces. Cleanliness and upkeep are essential factors for residents, and several reviews praise the well-maintained living spaces and common areas at different communities. For instance, at Riverstone Retirement Community, residents appreciate the cleanliness of their apartments and the beauty of the c ...
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Accessible and convenient transportation. Transportation services that cater to individual needs and make it easier for residents to attend appointments or go on outings are often highlighted in reviews. At Shawnee Hills Senior Living, for example, staff members provide transportation for medical appointments and shopping trips.
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Effingham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Effingham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Effingham, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Effingham independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Effingham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Effingham, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.3%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.2%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Effingham independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Effingham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Effingham, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.2%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.5%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Effingham independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Effingham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Effingham, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.6%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.5%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.1%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
22.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.2%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.2%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Shawnee Hills Senior Living, Holiday Country Squire and Senior Star at Wexford Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Effingham, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 120 independent living facilities near Effingham, Kansas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Effingham, Kansas are Shawnee Hills Senior Living and Holiday Country Squire. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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