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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wakarusa, KS

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Memory care in Wakarusa 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 Wakarusa is about $7,300 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 59 communities, read 686 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Lawrence, Topeka and Pleasant Grove.

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Photo of Good Samaritan Society - Grandview Suites
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.
Photo of Village Villa
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.
Photo of Emporia Presbyterian Manor
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Neosho Residence
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.
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.
Council Grove Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in beautiful Council Grove, KS. Our community is located in the heartland resting among the stunning Flint Hills, which offer our residents and their visitors amazing sunsets to view, and warm prairie winds from the spring and...
Photo of Cedar Lake 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 The Meadows
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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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Country Club Estates
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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Cost of memory care in Wakarusa, KS

The average cost of senior living in Wakarusa is $7,300 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lecompton, KS with an average of $6,630 per month.

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

Wakarusa, KS
$7,300/mo
$7,205/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,300/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,191/mo
Studio
$7,457/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,418/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,364/mo

Senior living costs in Wakarusa 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: Wakarusa, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWakarusa, KSKansasU.S.
Memory Care$7,300/mo$7,205/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,015/mo$5,773/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,792/mo$2,908/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Wakarusa, KS:$7,300/mo
Kansas:$7,205/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Wakarusa, KS:$5,015/mo
Kansas:$5,773/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Wakarusa, KS:$2,792/mo
Kansas:$2,908/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Wakarusa, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Wakarusa 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.

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Memory care cost trends in Wakarusa, KS

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Wakarusa 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 average 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
Wakarusa, KS$7,131/mo$6,967/mo+2.4%
Kansas$7,064/mo$6,579/mo+7.4%
National$6,599/mo$6,222/mo+6.1%
Wakarusa, KS
2024 average cost:$7,131/mo
2023 average cost:$6,967/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$7,064/mo
2023 average cost:$6,579/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,599/mo
2023 average cost:$6,222/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about memory care in Wakarusa

Recent reviews for memory care in Wakarusa

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.

Homestead of Emporia

5.0
The staff members have been friendly and supportive from the beginning of our experience with Emporia Place. There was thorough explanation of policy and paper work that was involved with my mother's move. Over-all, we are pleased with the care, and the facility itself. My mother has joined ...
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Lexington Park in Topeka, KS

4.0
I was very impressed with our experience at Lexington Park, it's a very nice place for independent senior living! It's a nice looking place, the people are all very friendly, and the apartments are a very nice size for the price! I would highly recommend them!

Wakarusa review score based on 168 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 168 reviews of 59 Wakarusa memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wakarusa 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

Wakarusa review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Wakarusa, KS59 facilities
8.5
Valley Falls, KS10 facilities
8.4
Osage City, KS37 facilities

Review subcategories for Wakarusa 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 168 reviews of 59 Wakarusa memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wakarusa 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.
Wakarusa, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.7
Friendliness
3.3
3.8
Care services
2.8
3.5
Staff
3.1
3.7
Meals & dining
2.9
3.4
Activities
2.9
3.3
Value for cost*
3.0
3.4
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Wakarusa memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakarusa memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakarusa, 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 Wakarusa 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 Wakarusa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wakarusa, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.2%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.9%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.1%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.7%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wakarusa 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 Wakarusa Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wakarusa, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.1%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.3%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.3%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wakarusa 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 Wakarusa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wakarusa, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
59.3%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.8%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
47.5%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.6%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakarusa 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 Wakarusa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wakarusa, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wakarusa 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 Wakarusa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wakarusa, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
61%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.3%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.3%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.9%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.1%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.1%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.2%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.1%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Wakarusa

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Village at Olathe, Colonial Oaks at Spring Hill and The Piper Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wakarusa, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 59 memory care facilities near Wakarusa, Kansas. See the full list.
The 59 memory care facilities near you in Wakarusa, Kansas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wakarusa, 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 Wakarusa, 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 Wakarusa, Kansas ranges from $5550 to $8550. The average Memory Care cost in Wakarusa, Kansas is $7,300. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wakarusa, Kansas typically starts at $5550. 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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