Kansas lies in the heartland of America. The Sunflower State is an excellent choice for transitioning into a senior living facility, but selecting the right one takes some effort. What level of care should you be looking for? How do you know if the facility is properly staffed? Are there extra costs above and beyond the quoted monthly costs?
These are the important questions to key in on. The search can feel overwhelming which is why we’ve completed the hard work for you. The following list contains the 15 highest-rated facilities in Kansas. Not all communities are equally represented, so if your town or city does not appear, our senior living directory is a handy resource. Additionally, we have assisted living consultants on-call to help in your search. Please feel free to contact us.
Tips on Budgeting for a Kansas Senior Living Community
Budgeting for anything takes planning. Forecasting your monthly expenses for a senior living home is no different, but instead of focusing on your current spending behavior, try and identify the absolute necessities (medical or lifestyle-related) and those items you could do without. There will also be services and amenities included in the monthly facility rate, so it is important to understand what those are and remove them from your calculations. A clear budget will facilitate your search considerably.
Ranking The Best Senior Living Facilities in Kansas
To arrive at our top 15 providers, we read through thousands of reviews on Facebook and Google. We then compared those with reviews left on our site and ranked the list accordingly. Lastly, we dug into the Kansas Department of Health website, searching for facility complaints or violations. Those providers with complaints were removed.
On average, a Kansas senior living community costs $2,200. This is below the national average, but depending on the services needed the monthly price can rise as high as $2,600. Facilities that offer memory care or employ highly-trained specialists are the most expensive. There are also cities and towns with higher costs of living which affect the price.
Top Rated Kansas Senior Living Facilities
4.80/5 Average Rating of Facilities
258 Total Reviews
Watercrest At Cherry Creek
8200 E Pawnee St
Wichita KS 67207
Living Types Available: Assisted Living
4.2/5 Average Rating
11 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Watercrest At Cherry Creek:
the facility has really came a long way. Its clean, caters to all ages, offers a lot of activities and you never smell bad odors like you do in a lot of facilities. Its like a city within a city with their own facility store, activities all the time scheduled, dances, church services, shopping trips, even the casino once a month for the ones that want to go. The staff are helpful and friendly. They even have notices posted at entry where the state and governor have sent letters commending them on no deficiencies and the noticeable hard work that has been done there.
-Resident
Silvercrest at College View
13600 W 110th Terrace
Lenexa, KS 66215
Living Types Available: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
5.0/5 Average Rating
23 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Silvercrest at College View:
This is a long past due review. I cannot thank the staff of Silvercrest at College View for the care they gave my mother from Feb 2018 to Apr 2020. Every person on the staff brought a skill that took a senior care facility to a home, and a place of safety for my mom. Staff members, from the front desk, administration, dining room, activities, nursing, maintenance, care givers, etc made it a point to get to know the residents and developed care plans, personal interactions with them that made them feel at home, safe and welcome. I cannot thank them enough!
-Paula Schwabauer
Azria Health Wichita
7057 W Village Circle
Wichita KS 67205
Living Types Available: Assisted Living
5.0/5 Average Rating
24 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Azria Health Wichita:
My mother has been in assisted living for over a year at the Healthcare Resort of Wichita and feels right at home. The staff is awesome and always accommodating and mom says the food is good. Even through this time of Covid the communication has been great and the care to keep everyone safe is a top priority. If you are looking for a great new home I would highly recommend The Healthcare Resort of Wichita.
-John G
The Piper Assisted Living & Memory Care
2300 N 113th Terrace
Kansas City KS 66109
Living Types Available: Assisted Living, Memory Care
4.7/5 Average Rating
18 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about The Piper Assisted Living & Memory Care:
The Piper is such a wonderful place!! The staff is so caring, and dedicated. Right from the start, you feel loved and welcomed!
-sharon dickey
Avita Assisted Living and Memory Care at Rolling Hills
629 S Maize Ct
Wichita, KS 67209
Living Types Available: Assisted Living, Memory Care
4.9/5 Average Rating
25 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Avita Rolling Hills:
Vickie and Jonathan are very caring individuals with the residents. Their nurses give great care and attention to the residents too. Make sure if your looking for a place for your loved one checkout Avita Senior Living. You will nor be disappointed. A great place to make new friends and continue to grow.
-Nick Ybarra
Glenwood Village of Overland Park
9201 Foster St
Overland Park KS 66212
Living Types Available: Assisted Living, Memory Care
4.9/5 Average Rating
21 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Glenwood Village of Overland Park:
Amazing care and great staff. Location is good. Close to shopping and many restaurants. I feel like when Dad wants to be active he can be and when he needs down time he can have that. It’s so homey and warm. It’s a perfect place for my Dad. He is so happy. The staff especially Norah is thoughtful and understanding. She took the time to learn what are needs where and how to help.
-Joshua Acosta
The Heritage of Overland Park
10101 West 127th Street
Overland Park KS 66213
Living Types Available: Memory Care
4.8/5 Average Rating
12 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about The Heritage of Overland Park:
The Heritage provides excellent care for my father. He has said to me more than once, They are so nice to me, and They take very good care of me. Knowing that Dad is in such good hands is a great comfort to me. The staff provides personal attention, and I greatly appreciate their communication about how Dad is doing and any concerns that may arise. I also appreciate that the administrative staff is very accessible and responsive, and that they really listen to any concerns I have.
-Melinda Kearney
Rock Creek of Ottawa
1100 W 15th St
Ottawa, KS 66067
Living Types Available: Assisted Living, Nursing Home
4.9/5 Average Rating
18 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about Rock Creek of Ottawa:
I have been using outpatient therapy services from Rock Creek for several weeks following a knee replacement and am so glad that this is the path I chose. From the initial call to set up services to the ongoing therapy sessions the staff has been attentive, professional and easy to work with. I have been especially pleased and impressed with the level of knowledge my PT brings to each session and her ability to adapt the goals of therapy to my individual needs. I highly recommend considering Rock Creek therapy services.
-Mark Cation
The Fairways of Ironhorse Boutique Retirement Club
5241 W 151st Terrace
Leawood KS 66224
Living Types Available: Independent Living
4.8/5 Average Rating
13 Total Reviews
What residents and loved ones have to say about The Fairways of Ironhorse:
Love my view from the suite. The friendliness of the staff and residents surpassed all of my expectations. Cant imagine living anywhere else.
-Pat Shannon
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