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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Durham, KS

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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Kansas is $7,205, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Durham area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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 memory care in Durham, KS

The average cost of senior living in Kansas is $7,205 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Kansas vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeKansasU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$7,205/mo$6,999/mo2.9% above national median
Assisted Living$5,773/mo$5,830/mo1.0% below national median
Independent Living$2,908/mo$3,520/mo17.4% below national median
Memory Care
Kansas:$7,205/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:2.9% above national median
Assisted Living
Kansas:$5,773/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:1.0% below national median
Independent Living
Kansas:$2,908/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:17.4% below national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Durham

Recent reviews for memory care in Durham

Marion Assisted Living

4.8
We feel good about our parents being in this facility. The staff is very caring and look after them very well. My parents wish their apartment was a little larger - but the apartment is nice. . I gave food a four, but I feel that this is difficult for staff, due to inflation. I do believe they ...
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Legend of Hutchinson

5.0
From the moment that Legends took over the Hutchinson facility The care went up a few staff. They took amazing care of my parents especially my dad on his final days. It's comforting to know that our mom will be looked after with all of us living out of town and state. The associates nurses and ...
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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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Durham review score based on 36 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 36 reviews of 28 Durham memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Durham review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Durham review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Durham, KS28 facilities
8.1
Newton, KS0 facilities
8.4
Tampa, KS23 facilities

Review subcategories for Durham memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 36 reviews of 28 Durham memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Durham resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Durham, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.8
Friendliness
3.7
3.9
Care services
3.4
3.6
Staff
3.6
3.8
Meals & dining
3.5
3.5
Activities
3.7
3.4
Value for cost*
3.3
3.5
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Durham memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Durham memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Durham, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Durham memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Durham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Durham, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.3%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.7%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Durham memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Durham Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Durham, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.4%
72.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
45.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.3%
67.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Durham memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Durham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Durham, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.7%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
44.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.7%
22.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Durham memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Durham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Durham, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.9%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
39.3%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.1%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Durham memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Durham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Durham, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
33%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.4%
53.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.4%
50.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
59.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
22.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46%
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State regulations for memory care in Durham

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Kansas memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Durham protect seniors.
Learn about Kansas memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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