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84 Independent Living Facilities near Merriam, KS

Last Updated: 7/4/24

If you’re looking for independent living in the Merriam 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 Merriam. 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 84 independent living facilities in Merriam, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Kansas City, Overland Park or Mission.

Merriam Independent Living Facilities | 1,271 Reviews

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Average starting price of Independent Living in Merriam, KS is $3,351/month. Learn more
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Independent Living

Average starting price $3,351/month
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Recent reviews of Independent Living in Merriam, KS
Connect55 Plus Olathe
3.8

Family likes this community because of the calendar that comes out monthly, describing the activities each day. They look through it and decide which would be fun, or helpful, or social. I like their input. They do not have meal service, but no one seems to care. If they served meals, I would definitely eat way more than I need, and I like the freedom. They have kitchen facilities for our use if we decide to cook a meal for family. AND We love the facilities. They have space for dancing, indoor exercise programs, morning coffees, craft shows, etc. The residents that have lived here a while are quite active once they learn what is available.

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.

Senior Star at Villa Ventura in Kansas City, MO
5.0

So far I'm very satisfied with Villa Ventura!!! I'm extremely pleased with [name removed] who set the expectation for the facility!!! She went over and beyond to accommodate getting my mom situated with limited notice. Most of the Interim Home Health staff are great as well. I'm grateful that the facility took appropriate action to keep the residences safe during this pandemic!!! I would recommend Villa Ventura!!!

Overland Park Place

6555 W 75th St, Overland Park, KS 66204

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to Overland Park Place, a Five Star Quality Care Senior Living community located in the heart of Overland Park. Conveniently located near shopping, medical facilities and other attractions, Overland Park Place offers a carefree, casual lifestyle dedicated to the beauty of choice. Our...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.3(59 reviews)

I think it's a great value for the money and everyone there seems really friendly. Would definitely recommend it to others and I think it's a great option to help someone age in place.

Avenue 81

8055 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66204

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Avenue 81 will redefine the way you think about retirement living. As a luxury senior living community, Avenue 81 provides all the modern services and amenities of an upscale resort with no upfront buy-in. Plus, we’re conveniently located just steps away from the many restaurants and shops of...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
3.9(17 reviews)

Some problems getting transportation to Dr. Appointments, staff turnover and shortages? Mom is a bit of difficult personality , Dad always said she was meaner than a bucket of a-holes. Complains the food...

The Welstone

6050 Broadmoor St, Mission, KS 66202

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to The Welstone At Mission Crossing! We are an active, independent senior living community in Mission, Kansas. Mission is a beautiful city to enjoy your retirement years; rich in culture and known for its friendly, laid-back residents. Whether you are moving closer to family or just love...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.6(43 reviews)

The Welstone has been WONDERFUL. They are VERY accommodating and go above and beyond to make newbies feel welcome and appreciated. And they are all soooooo nice. Plus the apartments are beautiful. They all...

Novel Place Overland Park

9651 Barkley St, Overland Park, KS 66212

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living
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Affordable conveniences re-imagined for those 55 years and better.More amenities usually means more money in independent living, but at Novel Place you don't have to give up your entire life savings to get the conveniences you desire. Your monthly rent includes dining, light housekeeping,...

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Guest meals
Art Classes
5.0(71 reviews)

Our experience has been nothing but positive. The staff is friendly and helpful whenever needed. Maintenance staff has turned over recently. They have been timely and helpful when needed. The facility is...

Shawnee Hills Senior Living

6335 Maurer Road, Shawnee, KS 66217

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Beauty Salon
Art Classes
4.6(77 reviews)

My mom is a resident at Shawnee Hills Senior Living and she is very happy there. I have dealt with [name removed] the most and she is amazing. She knows everyone's name and she makes a point to go socialize...

Town Village of Leawood

4400 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 66211

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living
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Town Village of Leawood is an award-winning senior living community in Leawood, Kansas. As soon as you walk through our door, meet our wonderful staff, and see our beautiful community — you will understand why seniors love living at Town Village of Leawood.Awarded U.S. News's Best Independent...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.7(63 reviews)

Best choice I could have made. Can not believe any place can top this place in any way. Beautiful inside and out. Food is wonderful and so many options and variety. Staff and residents are so professional...

The Forum at Overland Park

3509 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66206

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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The Forum at Overland Park is a senior retirement community offering Independent Living and Assisted Living. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality and service.Independent LivingIndependent Living is ideal for seniors who desire...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
3.9(18 reviews)

It's a smaller facility and a great sense of community. Dog friendly as it was so important that the folks could keep their little dogs! Plenty of activities to keep them busy, weekly grocery run. Just a...

Brookdale Overland Park 119th

6101 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66209

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living
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Embrace the Good LifeAnyone can experience basic senior living, but why settle for basic when you can enjoy something exceptional? Nestled on a quiet campus with beautiful landscaping and fragrant gardens, our independent living community is full of active and vibrant seniors just like you....

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.5(61 reviews)

My mom is currently a resident at Brookdale Overland Park 119th and the overall experience has been great so far. They communicate really well and they do a good job. I think that I've been most impressed...

Holiday Greenwood Terrace

11150 Greenwood Street, Lenexa, KS 66215

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living
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Greenwood Terrace provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Finally, a rich country setting that feels miles away but is just minutes from Kansas City. Greenwood Terrace has so much history, culture and entertainment to offer that you could spend years taking it...

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Beauty Salon
4.3(109 reviews)

We found that the lack of private laundry facilities detrimental to my wife's health. We much prefer to have a full kitchen and private laundry facilities in our apartment. Also, there was a lof of staff...

Brookdale Wornall Place

501 West 107th Street, Kansas City, MO 64114

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Good Times and Better CompanyNestled within a quiet and nature-filled neighborhood, our independent and assisted living community provides you with more than a wonderful backdrop to enjoy a life well lived. With spacious common areas for relaxing, dining and socializing, a dining room that...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.3(48 reviews)

Before OPP I lived for two years at BROOKDALE wornall so that is all I can compare. I loved many things about BROOKDALE. The facility was up to date and beautiful, though there were stairs everywhere, just...

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Sunrise of Lenexa

15055 West 87th Street Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66215

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.2(72 reviews)

The location is ideal for us. I would like to see them hire more staff to better assist the residents. I'd like to see more staff available with credentials for geriatric care. They are minimally staffed...

Sunrise of Overland Park

12500 West 135th Street, Overland Park, KS 66221

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Sunrise of Overland Park, KS, we offer our residents and their families the best of both worlds in so many ways. Our senior living community is located close enough to Interstate 35 to make it accessible, but far enough from the hustle and bustle to allow our residents to retain the privacy...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.1(54 reviews)

The entire experience was terrific from tour to move in and continues now that mom calls Sunrise home. The staff is very very friendly. They are attentive to the residence needs and question's. It takes a...

Glenwood Village of Overland Park

9201 Foster St, Overland Park, KS 66212

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Pegasus Senior Living, LLC communities

Glenwood Village of Overland Park provides assisted living and memory care services to seniors in the Overland Park, Kansas area. The city of Overland Park has excellent healthcare and recreational options, making it an ideal place for retirement.Our spacious apartments come with all of the...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.1(74 reviews)

My loved one is currently a resident at Glenwood Village of Overland Park and the experience at this facility has been great for her so far. We have found a place that is safe, affordable and that has a...

Benton House of Lenexa

22000 Prairie Star Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66220

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Principal Senior Living communities

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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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.4(10 reviews)

The staff is all wonderful and have been great as I live out of state. Always receptive and helpful when I call. Food seems to be an issue according to my mom in regards to variety. Yet, trying to please all...

Senior Star at Villa Ventura

12100 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Welcome to Senior Star at Villa Ventura! Villa Ventura is an independent and assisted living community located near the southern edge of Kansas City. It's a community filled with friendship, sunshine, and lots of ways to enjoy a life full of purpose. Inside Villa Ventura, residents gather for...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.4(55 reviews)

Everyone has been friendly. We picked this community because my friend liked the facility, the cost was better than other places, and he was impressed by the set-up. They have made him feel comfortable. They...

Trustwell Living at Mission Springs

5350 W. 61st Place, Mission, KS 66205

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Trustwell Living at Mission Springs! Whether you are a resident, team member, visiting family member or guest, every person who walks through the door of a Trustwell Living community is treated like family. Our caring team looks forward to continuing to provide the quality care and...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.2(51 reviews)

The reason we give the cleanliness a 4 is because they were in the middle of remodeling. We were there for about 4 weeks before my mom passed, but with the experience we had we would recommend Trustwell...

Brookdale Rosehill

12802 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66216

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
3.6(25 reviews)

Brookdale has been great to my mom & our family. My mom has been there about a month. The staff seem to really care and are willing to do whatever you ask. My mom is meeting new people and getting stronger...

Garden Villas of Lenexa

9705 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS 66215

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Delmar Gardens Management Services, Inc. communities

Garden Villas of Lenexa Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community continues the grand tradition of excellence established by the Delmar Gardens Family in 1965. Based in St. Louis and owned by the same local family for over 55 years, everything we do is founded upon a unique philosophy of...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.1(27 reviews)

They are so helpful and accommodating. My aunt is very well cared for and has settled in nicely. Having meals provided, and her medication managed were her two priorities for leaving her home, and they do a...

The Village at Mission

7105 Mission Rd, Prairie Village, KS 66208

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Village at Mission provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. Our Healthcare neighborhood emphasizes resident care and dignity in private or shared...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
3.7(40 reviews)

From the first contact with The Village at Mission, we felt at ease. Their primary concern was the care and comfort of our Mom. The facility looked great, and future plans are promising. We truly made the...

Silvercrest College View

13600 W 110th Terrace, Lenexa, KS 66215

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Dial Retirement Communities communities

Silvercrest at College View is an exciting new concept in Senior Community Living with lots of variety and amenities to choose from. Our unique and beautiful brand new buildings are contemporary and do not look like the traditional retirement or Assisted Living community. Large spacious floor to...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.7(15 reviews)

When I interviewed at Silvercrest I found [name removed] to be gracious and helpful. I moved in [date removed] and I find the staff friendly and helpful, from the top on down. The girls who clean are...

Aspens Ridgeview

11691 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 66061

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Provides: Senior Apartments

Luxury Resort Style Community for Active 55+ AdultsExperience affordable, luxury living in a beautiful Colorado inspired community. Our homes feature designer finishes with spacious floor plans to fit your style and unique taste. Enjoy maintenance free living with new friends in a community that...

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Beauty Salon
Art Classes
4.3(3 reviews)

It's a very clean and friendly environment. I think it's a great value for your money. I love my apartment. Where I came from before, there was a lack of storage. Here at Aspen Ridge, I have a coat...

Sunrise of Leawood

11661 Granada, Leawood, KS 66211

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunrise of Leawood is an assisted living community in Leawood, Johnson County, Kansas that specializes in long and short-term memory care stays. The community is conveniently located in an affluent suburb, that's south of I-435 in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Leawood is nestled between...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
3.8(77 reviews)

I would recommend Sunrise of Leawood to others. Unfortunately, there is no guide book for putting a loved one in assisted living, so don't be afraid to ask questions, speak up when you'd like to see...

Park Meadows Senior Living

5901 W. 107th Street, Overland Park, KS 66207

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Spectrum Retirement communities

We can’t wait for you to call Park Meadows Senior Living in Overland Park, Kansas, home. This Kansas City suburb offers Midwestern charm alongside big city venues, cultural centers, and museums set against a backdrop almost as pastoral as a John Steuart Curry painting. With nearly 45 golf courses...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.1(127 reviews)

Any place that has staff members that have worked there since the place opened must be doing something right. She is enjoying the food and activities, and has been well taken care of by the staff. Assisted...

Trustwell Living of Overland Park

10665 Barkley Street, Overland Park, KS 66212

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Trustwell Living of Overland Park! Whether you are a resident, team member, visiting family member or guest, every person who walks through the door of a Trustwell Living community is treated like family. Our caring team looks forward to continuing to provide the quality care and...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.0(51 reviews)

The staff works together to take care of our loved one. We appreciate the care she receives. Recently renovated...home like atmosphere friendly staff.

Alto Overland Park

10300 Indian Creek Pkwy, Overland Park, KS 66210

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Allegro Management Company communities

Live your best life within a dynamic, engaging community that features exceptional accommodations, services and experiences. Enjoy each day to the fullest with maximum independence, supported by a personalized care plan and passionate caregivers. Your loved one will flourish with an enriching...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.5(24 reviews)

I would encourage them without hesitation. [name removed] was amazing and made the process so easy. I felt like she was really invested in my mom and her recovery.

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Cost of independent living in Merriam, KS

The average cost of senior living in Merriam is 3,351 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leawood, KS with an average of 3,280 per month.

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What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

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  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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Novel Place Overland Park, Shawnee Hills Senior Living and Riverstone Retirement Community are the top rated independent living facilities near Merriam, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 84 independent living facilities near Merriam, Kansas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Merriam, Kansas are Novel Place Overland Park, Shawnee Hills Senior Living, and Town Village of Leawood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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