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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lamar, KS
If you’re looking for independent living in the Lamar area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Lamar. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 33 independent living facilities in Lamar, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Memory Care, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Bethany Village (formerly Bethany Home Association) is a vital part of the Smoky Valley, providing quality senior care since 1911. As a non-profit mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Churches of America, our mission has always been to serve our elders with dignity, compassion, and grace....
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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Cost of independent living in Lamar, KS
The average cost of senior living in Lamar is $3,094 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oak Hill, KS with an average of $2,173 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lamar, KS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lamar, KS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lamar vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lamar, KS by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Lamar
Recent reviews for independent living in Lamar
Brookdale Salina Fairdale
5.0
I like this community for the good care for my dad. The staff is always keeping me updated on his progress. He is active but both of my parents are here and like that they are offered activities. We would recommend this community to other families for good care and the good value.
Homestead of Abilene
5.0
[Name removed] and all of the staff at Abilene Place were a blessing during mom's final days. We could not have hoped for a better spot for her.
We live in Abilene and have visited Abilene Place on Halloween and other holidays and were always impressed. The residents seemed happy and the ...
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Brookdale Salina Kirwin
4.2
They did a really good job at explaining everything to us and the process and such. They obviously care about the residents that they are taking care of. I do not think I have any recommendations on anything they can improve on.
Lamar independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lamar independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lamar, 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 Lamar 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 Lamar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lamar, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
11.4%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lamar 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 Lamar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lamar, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.1%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lamar 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 Lamar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lamar, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.9%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.1%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.1%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
11.4%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
40%
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Brookdale Junction City, Brookdale Salina Kirwin and Residence 600 are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lamar, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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