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Memory care in Merriam 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 Merriam is about $5,315 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 65 communities, read 1830 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Avenue 81
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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27 reviews
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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.
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...
Photo of Brookdale Wornall Place
1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.6
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57 reviews
9.6
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. I completely trust them to care for my father. The staff that comes to clean his room does a wonderful job. My dad doesn't participate in the activities but the...
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.
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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1313 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.5
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31 reviews
9.5
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31 reviews
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The staff, medical, kitchen, activities director, front desk, and facilities manager, work like a team and are incredibly adaptable to the residents' needs. Everyone is super warm and open and made my mom...
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.
We invite you to make your home here with us at The Ashton on the Plaza. We believe each person has a unique life story. That's why we've crafted a senior living experience that empowers you to live your story in a beautiful, meaningful way. We know that a thoroughly composed care plan, delivered...
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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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164 reviews
9.5
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164 reviews
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Very attractive facility. Yet the daily cleaning pace and depth needs to be increased. There is a definite ebb and flow feeling with the facility and the staff that might feel a little too slow paced for...
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.
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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9.4
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Overall the staff has been very kind and helpful. The dining experience is occasionally challenging. There is a long wait for food. Family and friends were impressed with the cleanliness. One of the washers...
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.
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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9.4
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Staff is friendly, engaged and actively works w residents. My mother in law had some unique furniture and artwork which they hung on the walls for her and even went out of their way to find a small...
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.
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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Photo of The Village at Mission
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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46 reviews
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I would recommend the villages they have taken very good care of my dad. The food is good and they are very responsive. My father in law is very happy with his apartment. It has a living room, bedroom and a...
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 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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1717 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.2
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We moved my sister there the first week of July. She has acclimated to the new environment. They have a great staff and activities for all. The place is always clean and welcoming. It is very well ran and...
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.
St Anthonys Offers:Independent living: (120) with 1 and 2 Bedroom floor plans (all units have fireplaces)Assisted living: (49) with kitchenettes :Studios/1 bedrooms an d 2 bedroomsMemory Care: (32)studio apartmentsEmpower Me: Onsite Outpatient Rehab-PT/OT/Speech and NursingHome Health and Hospice...
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66 Photos available
9.2
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41 reviews
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Most of the staff was friendly and responsive...not enough nurses for amount of patients which is typical of most nursing homes. Activities were interactive and sometimes creative. Food was average, dining...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Stratford Commons Memory Care Community offers one of the most innovative approaches to senior memory care in Overland Park. Our approach treats residents with the utmost respect, patience, and kindness while offering a sense of purpose and pleasure. The Courtyard program and staff recognize and...
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1010 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
9.2
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I used the services from A Place for Mom to find senior living facilities to tour for my parents. We selected Silvercrest at Deercreek. They moved in [date removed]. We have been pleased with their living...
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.
Silvercrest at Deer Creek is an exceptional senior living community offering an abundance of cultural, social and educational opportunities for today's seniors. Our elegant community offers 95 independent living units and 21 assisted living apartments.  Spacious floorplans...
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Photo of Garden Villas of Lenexa
2424 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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41 reviews
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41 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is the warmth and acceptance that helped mom transition successfully. Yes, we would recommend Garden Villas of Lenexa to other families based on the experience.
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.
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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Photo of The Atriums Senior Living Community
1414 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.1
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9.1
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[name removed], who did our initial tour, was amazing!! She has been there about 6 weeks and is settling in well. Everyone is very nice and helpful. The place is very nice! The Atriums was a great choice for...
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.
The Atriums Independent and Assisted Living Senior Community feels like luxurious resort living in the heart of Overland Park, Kansas. The large, elegant campus is covered with beautiful trees and plants, while also being within minutes of excellent shopping and entertainment venues. The...
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Photo of Trustwell Living at Overland Park
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9.0
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My mom did not participate much in activities, though she did enjoy going to hear the musicians that came in. My main feedback relates to how friendly and helpful the administration and staff were. I was...
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.
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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Photo of Hemsley House of Lenexa
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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87 reviews
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The staff are attentive. They have an activities director that has regular activities for the residents. The food cooking is supervised by a chef so good meals. The rooms are well sized. The feel of the...
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.
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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Photo of Sunrise of Leawood
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8.8
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90 reviews
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5 on all! Everyone is super welcoming, nice and encouraging. They check on my dad a lot and invite him to activities every single day. Also, the food there is so good that he's eating more there than he did...
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.
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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Photo of Alto Overland Park
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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34 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is that the people are great and very caring. However, they need to improve on transition to their doctors , medication ordering and purchasing and Communication
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.
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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Photo of Sunrise of Overland Park
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.6
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64 reviews
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Across the board 5. What we like the most about Sunrise of Overland Park is the quality of care and attentiveness of the staff has been exceptional. Staff is always present, ratio of staff to residents.
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 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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Photo of Brookdale Leawood State Line
99 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.6
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What we like the most about the community is the nursing staff, they have been amazing. Yes, we would recommend Brookdale Leawood State Line to others based on the experience.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
An Elevated LifestyleYou can rest easy knowing your loved one is in good hands here at our memory care community in Leawood, Kansas. With a dedicated care team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, personalized care plans designed to meet your family member’s specific needs and a warm and...
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Photo of Pegasus Landing of Overland Park
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55 Floor plans available
8.5
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The only drawback is the food. If there were more food choices that would be helpful as well. The room size is what really is important to my parents. Not many facilities take into consideration couples...
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.
Pegasus Landing of Overland Park (formerly known as 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...
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8.5
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The forum is a close knit lovely community. They truly know their residents! The facilities are warm and inviting, we trust them to care for our loved one!
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.
The Reserve at Mission 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.
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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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All 5's - I'm impressed with how much staff must attend to in short windows and make it all work for the residence...my loved one was a real stress test on the system! Administration was always available and...
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.
Homestead Assisted Living offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that allows residents to relax and enjoy every day. We strive to provide all the amenities of home to make them feel comfortable. Whatever residents like to do, they’ll be among friends who share common interests and needs. ...
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Dad is really happy! It was really nice to have all admin come to room and greet us. [name removed] made me at ease, felt like home was a great choice for dad. Nursing staff was very thorough and also put me...
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.
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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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.
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Some of the kindest staff and management very willing to work together to customize the experience. They offer large rooms in memory care and have beautiful public areas.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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1414 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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The staff seems to be very nice and caring even when the patients are having a bad day. I have eaten there, and I found the food to be very good. The manager and supervising nurse ([name removed]) are very...
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.
Homestead of Shawnee is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Shawnee, 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. Homestead of Shawnee offers many services and amenities...

Cost of memory care in Merriam, KS

The average cost of senior living in Merriam is $5,315 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Linwood, KS with an average of $5,103 per month.

Memory care costs in Merriam, KS, vs. nearby cities

Merriam, KS
$5,315/mo
$5,301/mo

Memory care costs in Merriam, KS, vs. state and national averages

Merriam, KS
$5,315/mo
$5,003/mo
U.S. national average
$5,013/mo

Memory care costs in Merriam, KS, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,315/mo

Memory care costs in Merriam, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,937/mo
Studio
$7,223/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,815/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,885/mo

Senior living costs in Merriam vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Merriam, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerriam, KSKansasU.S.
Memory Care$5,315/mo$5,003/mo$5,013/mo
Assisted Living$5,379/mo$5,085/mo$4,752/mo
Independent Living$3,754/mo$3,878/mo$4,211/mo
Memory Care
Merriam, KS:$5,315/mo
Kansas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Assisted Living
Merriam, KS:$5,379/mo
Kansas:$5,085/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Independent Living
Merriam, KS:$3,754/mo
Kansas:$3,878/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Memory care costs in Merriam, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Merriam and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Merriam, KSKS stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Merriam, KS

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Merriam have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Merriam, KS$6,875/mo$6,968/mo-1.3%
Kansas$7,065/mo$6,874/mo+2.8%
National$6,493/mo$6,147/mo+5.6%
Merriam, KS
2024 average cost:$6,875/mo
2023 average cost:$6,968/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$7,065/mo
2023 average cost:$6,874/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,493/mo
2023 average cost:$6,147/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Merriam

Recent reviews for memory care in Merriam

Homestead Assisted Living of 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.

Benton House of Tiffany Springs in Kansas City, MO

5.0
While looking for a facility for my Mother, I wanted something close to my home. My mom is very well taken care of by the staff and they are always very helpful. For activities, they have things like Zumba, carolers come in, church services, and they even have people who bring their dogs in. ...
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Westchester Village of Lenexa

4.6
Mom's 1st fall led to 9 weeks of pain and substandard care in rehab facilities and with her passing. During this 9 weeks it was decided that Mom and Dad would not be able to remain in their home of 50+ years and after extensive research Westchester Village was selected for their Assisted Living ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Expertise in memory care and individualized attention. Several reviews highlight the exceptional care and expertise provided by staff at different communities for memory care, as seen in Sunrise of Leawood and Stratford Commons Memory Care Community. They offer individualized care and attention to meet each resident's unique needs, ensuring a po ...
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Communication and transparency with families. Families appreciate clear and open communication from community staff, as noted in reviews for Addington Place of Prairie Village, Brookdale College Square, and The Heritage of Overland Park. Regular updates and engagement help create a sense of trust and understanding between families and ...
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Welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Communities with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, such as Hemsley House of Lenexa, Stratford Commons Memory Care Community, and Brookdale Shawnee, create a comfortable and inviting environment for residents and their families, fostering a sense of belonging and overall satisfaction.
Highly qualified and devoted staff. Numerous reviews praise the dedication and professionalism of caregivers and staff members, as seen in Brookdale College Square, Avenue 81, and The Heritage of Overland Park. Their commitment to residents' well-being is a top priority, ensuring a high standard of care.
Individually tailored activities and care plans. Residents benefit from personalized care plans and activities, as mentioned in reviews for Stratford Commons Memory Care Community, Brookdale College Square, and Brookdale Shawnee. Tailored approaches help cater to each individual's unique needs and preferences, enhancing their overall exp ...
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Thoughtful and considerate amenities and services. Communities offer thoughtful amenities and services, making daily life more comfortable for residents and their families, as noted in reviews for Hemsley House of Lenexa, Sunrise of Leawood, and Stratford Commons Memory Care Community. These perks contribute to an overall sense of contentm ...
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Merriam review score based on 307 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 307 reviews of 60 Merriam memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Merriam 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

Merriam review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Merriam, KS60 facilities
8.1
Mission, KS60 facilities
8.0
Roeland Park, KS55 facilities

Review subcategories for Merriam 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 307 reviews of 60 Merriam memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Merriam 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.
Merriam, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.0
Friendliness
3.8
4.1
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
3.4
3.6
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Merriam memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merriam memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merriam, 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 Merriam 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 Merriam that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merriam, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
81.7%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.7%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.7%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merriam 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 Merriam Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merriam, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.3%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.7%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merriam 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 Merriam partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merriam, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
63.3%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.3%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
51.7%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.7%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Merriam 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 Merriam communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merriam, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61.7%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.7%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.3%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merriam 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 Merriam offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merriam, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.7%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.3%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.7%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.7%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
73.3%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.7%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68.3%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
53.3%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.7%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Merriam

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 Merriam protect seniors.
Learn about Kansas memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Avenue 81, Brookdale Wornall Place and The Ashton on the Plaza are the top-rated memory care facilities near Merriam, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 65 memory care facilities near Merriam, Kansas. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Merriam, Kansas are Aventura at Overland Park and Shawnee Hills Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 65 memory care facilities near you in Merriam, Kansas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Merriam, 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 Merriam, 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 Merriam, Kansas ranges from $795 to $61500. The average Memory Care cost in Merriam, Kansas is $5,315. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Merriam, 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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