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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.
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44 Floor plans available
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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While I was online I got to see a bunch of communities but I chose this one because I saw a bunch of good reviews. The staff is really nice. They’re friendly and personable. The staff makes sure my mom gets...
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.
Palestine Commons is an independent living community that is located in Kansas City, MO. Kansas City is part of Jackson, Clay, Platte, and Cass counties. The city offers much to both residents and guests, providing them with the opportunity to get out and do something. Kansas City provides such...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
EPOCH Assisted Living of Overland Park is the residence of choice for increased independence. WE offer all the comforts of home and much more. The surroundings are charming and graceful with fine dining and exceptional amenities available to all our residents. And, most importantly, there is...
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.
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My mom gets everything she needs whenever she needs it. The food is excellent, the place is nice, and they keep it clean.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Found in Kearney, Missouri, Westbrook Villas is a senior living community situated about 25 minutes to the north of downtown Kansas City. Spread out over well-maintained expanse of land, our residences are built using brick, which combines with our green lawns and white fences to create the...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Thank you for your interest in Claridge Court! We are a Life Care community, located in Prairie Village, Kansas. In response to your request, I am enclosing some basic information. I would encourage you to make a personal visit to our community to see firsthand the lifestyle enjoyed by over 170...
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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.
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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.
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So far so good. Except sometimes my loved one is depressed and doesn't want to get out of bed. She didn't want to eat which resulted in her fainting. I had to go over and take her to the ER. They could use a...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Waterford SouthWaterford South is an assisted living community located in the quaint residential outskirts of Kansas City, Missouri. Just walking distance from a golf course and shopping mall, residents of Waterford South enjoy plenty of nearby entertainment and dining even while surrounded by a...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Hawthorne, KS

The average cost of senior living in Hawthorne is $3,589 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whiting, KS with an average of $2,006 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hawthorne, KS vs. nearby cities

Hawthorne, KS
$3,589/mo
$3,328/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hawthorne, KS vs. the state and national average

Hawthorne, KS
$3,589/mo
$3,709/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hawthorne vs. other types of senior living

$4,855/mo
Independent Living
$3,589/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Hawthorne, KS by room type

Semi-Private
$4,575/mo
Studio
$4,693/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,460/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,734/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,302/mo

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Hawthorne

Recent reviews for independent living in Hawthorne

Vintage Park at Gardner

4.3
We really like the nursing staff and the manager, our only complaint we have about the place is over the weekends there are no regular staff members. The rooms are nice, and our loved ones thing the food is good.

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!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Prompt and effective maintenance. Several reviews mention the quick response of maintenance teams at various communities when issues arise. For example, at Overland Park Place, a faulty air conditioning unit was replaced with a new one within a day of reporting the issue.
Friendly and helpful staff. Residents and families frequently praise the kind and caring nature of staff members at their communities. At Brookdale Overland Park 119th, the staff are described as 'friendly and helpful', and at Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, they are noted for 'going above and beyond to make newbies fe ...
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Variety of activities based on residents' interests. Activities are another popular feature among reviews, with residents enjoying a wide range of specialized offerings at different communities. For example, at Shawnee Hills Senior Living, staff organize activities such as bingo, art classes, and happy hours, while at The Forum at Overland Park ...
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Peaceful and country-like settings. Numerous reviews mention the calming effects of the beautiful settings at various communities. Residents at Our Lady of Mercy Country Home particularly enjoy the country atmosphere, as the facility is located on the edge of the city and provides a feeling of tranquility.
Comfortable and spacious living spaces. The size and comfort of living spaces are often highlighted as important factors in residents' satisfaction. For example, at The Forum at Overland Park, residents note that the rooms are 'spacious' and that they have 'washers and dryers in the units'.
Thoughtful accommodations for pets. Reviews frequently mention the accommodating nature of communities towards beloved pets. At The Forum at Overland Park, for example, residents are able to take their dogs for walks in a courtyard area, and at Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, there are even 'volunteers from the resident commun ...
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Hawthorne independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hawthorne independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hawthorne, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
26.2%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.4%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hawthorne, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
29.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.1%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hawthorne, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.1%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.9%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.8%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.1%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
22.4%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.2%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Novel Place Overland Park, Town Village of Leawood and Our Lady of Mercy Country Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hawthorne, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 252 independent living facilities near Hawthorne, Kansas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Hawthorne, Kansas are Novel Place Overland Park, Town Village of Leawood and Our Lady of Mercy Country Home. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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