Topeka Independent Living

Start your search for a Topeka assisted living facility (ALF) using our comprehensive database. But before you do, find out what makes Kansas’s capital city special.

Perhaps one of the city’s most impressive attractions is the Kansas Museum of History. Hundreds of artifacts and exhibits tell the story of Kansas’s past from the Bleeding Kansas days and the Civil War to a full size Cheyenne tipi and Wichita grass lodge to an actual 19^th century train. Take a step back in time at Old Prairie Town, a preserved 19^th century town complete with log cabin, Victorian mansion, church, schoolhouse, and mercantile.

In Topeka, you’ll find of ways to enjoy life outside. The 160-acre Gage Park--established in 1899--is the centerpiece of the city. Enjoy summer concerts, a mini train ride, a rose garden with over 6,500 plants, and the Topeka Zoo all within the park’s boundaries. Another popular destination is Lake Shawnee. Here you’ll find a marina, open spaces, golf course, campground, beaches, and the stimulating Ted Ensley Gardens—meditation garden, waterfalls, rose garden and more. Other popular recreational areas, particularly for fishing, are Central Park, Clarion Lake, and Freedom Valley Park.

One of the biggest considerations when searching for a Topeka assisted living facility is cost. Overall, Topeka’s cost of living is 15% below the U.S. average. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a Topeka assisted living facility averages $4,510 a month compared with the national average of $3,300 a month. A private room in a nursing home averages $5,323 month, while a semi-private averages $4,532. Home health aide services average $3,432 a month and homemaker services (cooking, running errands, etc.) average $3,194.

For tips on finding the right Topeka assisted living facility, see, “How to Select a Facility.”