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Memory care in Lawrence offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Lawrence is about $4,554 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 64 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of The Windsor of Lawrence
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9.3
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9.3
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The ratio of staff to patients was very good. The staff was very caring to the patients. If you needed any information about your loved one. It was accessible from the staff at any time. The food was good....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Windsor of Lawrence is a licensed assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We honor each resident's...
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9.3
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[name removed] has been great. It took us over a year to get Dad there and she was patient and incredibly helpful in the overall process. We got access faster than we expected. The rest of her staff have...
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.
Brandon Woods Retirement Community Brandon Woods Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Lawrence, Kansas, in Douglas County and home to about 88,000 people. Located along the Wakarusa and Kansas Rivers, residents will enjoy this beautiful college town with its park-like...
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55 Floor plans available
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The staff is so nice, but their wait staff is slow, however it is restaurant styled so it is to be expected. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The expert staff at Homestead of Eudora is here to help you and your family find the best possible care solution. Our senior living team will begin by assessing you or your loved one’s particular needs in order to match you to the correct level of care. We provide different levels of care to meet...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Cedarhurst of Lawrence, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Lawrence, Kansas, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care for...
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Photo of Lawrence Presbyterian Manor
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44 Floor plans available
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of Monterey Village
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.
Photo of Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living
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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.
Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Lawrence, KS.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require 24-hour care. Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living offers many...
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Cost of memory care in Lawrence, KS

The average cost of senior living in Lawrence is $4,554 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Overbrook, KS with an average of $4,561 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lawrence, KS vs. nearby cities

Lawrence, KS
$4,554/mo
$4,773/mo
$4,949/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lawrence, KS vs. the state and national average

Lawrence, KS
$4,554/mo
$4,901/mo
U.S. national average
$4,877/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lawrence vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,554/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Lawrence, KS by room type

Studio
$6,003/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,776/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,125/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Lawrence over time

Lawrence, KSKS stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Lawrence

Recent reviews for memory care in Lawrence

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.

The Windsor of Lawrence

4.4
The facility meets our requests and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The only concern we are having is communication between medical staff and Hospice.

RestWell Home Plus in Oskaloosa, KS

5.0
They were always wonderful. The room sizes are very nice size, especially compared to some others that we had seen and previously been at. It is a great facility, I told them I wanted my name on the list for someday. I would recommend RestWell to others looking and already have!

Lawrence review score based on 26 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 7 Lawrence memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lawrence 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

Lawrence review score compared against nearby cities

7.4
Lawrence, KS7 facilities
7.2
Lecompton, KS6 facilities
7.6
Eudora, KS186 facilities

Review subcategories for Lawrence 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 26 reviews of 7 Lawrence memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lawrence 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.
Lawrence, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
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Lawrence memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lawrence memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lawrence, 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lawrence, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
85.7%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
48.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
71.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lawrence 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 Lawrence Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lawrence, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
46.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lawrence 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 Lawrence partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lawrence, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
71.4%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
50.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Lawrence 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 Lawrence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lawrence, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
40%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lawrence 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 Lawrence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
33.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
51.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
39.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
85.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
85.7%
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Windsor of Lawrence, Brandon Woods at Alvamar and Benton House of Lenexa are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lawrence, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 7 memory care facilities near Lawrence, Kansas. See the full list.

The 7 memory care facilities near you in Lawrence, Kansas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lawrence, Kansas, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Lawrence, Kansas, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Lawrence, Kansas ranges from $795 to $11995. The average Memory Care cost in Lawrence, Kansas is $4,554. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Lawrence, Kansas typically starts at $795. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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