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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Great Bend, KS

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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.
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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.
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We like our space. Works perfect for us. We love eating in the dining room. We enjoy the other residents and love all the events and activities. The staff has been great.
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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We like our space. Works perfect for us. We love eating in the dining room. We enjoy the other residents and love all the events and activities. The staff has been great.
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.
We provide maintenance free living in one and two bedroom apartments and three bedroom duplexes for seniors and families in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Pratt, Kansas.
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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.
We provide maintenance free living in one and two bedroom apartments and three bedroom duplexes for seniors and families in a safe, quiet neighborhood in Pratt, Kansas.
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Cost of independent living in Great Bend, KS

The average cost of senior living in Great Bend is $3,859 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. John, KS with an average of $2,457 per month.

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

Great Bend, KS
$3,859/mo

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

Great Bend, KS
$3,859/mo
$3,709/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,536/mo
Independent Living
$3,859/mo

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

Studio
$5,655/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,772/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,607/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Great Bend

Recent reviews for independent living in Great Bend

River Bend in Great Bend, KS

5.0
My sister lived at River Bend for almost 4 years and recently passed away there. The staff and administration are the most caring and compassionate people I have ever met. My sister absolutely loved living here and loved the food as well! They were always so helpful when we had questions and ...
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House of Parkwood Village in Pratt, KS

5.0
Parkwood is very nice and we have a great apartment. Everyone is so nice. We enjoy going to Bingo and exercise. The help has been really nice.

Parkwood Village in Pratt, KS

5.0
Very lucky to have Parkwood. It's in a perfect place and is well kept. Everyone is very friendly and I have a lot of friends here.

Great Bend independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Great Bend independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Great Bend, 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 Great Bend 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 Great Bend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Great Bend, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.9%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
6.5%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.7%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Great Bend 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 Great Bend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
3.2%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
12.9%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Great Bend 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 Great Bend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Great Bend, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
12.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.2%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.7%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.4%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.1%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.9%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
16.1%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
9.7%
27.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.9%
40%
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Parkwood Village, Credo Senior Living and Brookdale Hays are the top-rated independent living facilities near Great Bend, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 24 independent living facilities near Great Bend, Kansas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Great Bend, Kansas are Parkwood Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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