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Assisted living costs in Wichita average about $4,739 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 67 communities in Wichita. Our detailed directory has 630 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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This is a great opportunity for a parent or a loved one to go to. They are very welcome and open with the residents as well as the family. My mother is very happy there and it was the best place for her to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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I thinks so far it's been good. It's clean and the staff are pretty friendly. The food seems to be pretty good. The weekends can get a little difficult because there are less staff on duty. I don't think...
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.
Our Assisted Living facility at 3801 Grand features 60 private apartments. We offer all-inclusive service, allowing residents to continue their daily routine, while receiving additional care from our 24-hour staff. Medication management and personal care are included in the monthly rent. There...
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My mother was recently put into this nursing home because of her advanced Dementia. At first I was terrified but when I was welcomed by the staff at Oakland Manor I felt so much better about my decision....
Provides: Assisted 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.
The heart of a community here in Oakland Iowa is its people. Oakland Heights offers assisted living in a safe, nurturing cozy neighborhood. Our rural setting is quite and relaxing. You will find spacious, private apartments, delicious dining, and beautiful community spaces. At Oakland Manor we...
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My parents love it there. The staff is very friendly and very accommodating. The apartment is beautiful. The only reason I rated activities down a little is because we thought there would be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ramsey Village Continuing Care Retirement Community located on 10-acres of beautiful landscapped land provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a...
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The friendliness of the staff gets a 5+. It is a great place. People are amazing. It is beautiful, they have just remodeled, painted and new carpet. Wish there were more variety of activities. It is...
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.
ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF RENTAL!Experience for yourself the active retirement lifestyle at Walnut Ridge. Designed for those looking to enjoy life, surrounded by great neighbors and friends in an impressive setting.Walnut Ridge provides the ultimate in retirement living for those ages 55 and better...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
The Gardens Retirement Community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers all the amenities that every senior could enjoy. Our staff is here to help adjust to new living circumstances and offer a helping hand to adjust to the new setting. We have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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First impression was great we think the staff team there does amazing work. When it comes to the value for cost we do think our loved one is in the best place he could be. We are still not able to come to...
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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.
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.
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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.
Spurgeon Manor offers many levels of care: townhouses, independent apartment living, residential care, skilled and intermediate nursing care, including an Alzheimer’s unit. Residents currently living in our townhouses and independent apartments are privileged to preferential access to...
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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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Cost of assisted living in Wichita, IA
The average cost of senior living in Wichita is $4,739 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Menlo, IA with an average of $2,386 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wichita, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wichita, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Wichita, IA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wichita, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Wichita
Recent reviews for assisted living in Wichita
Meadowview of Johnston
4.4
The staff has been helpful for me when I have requested some changes to areas that I use. Housekeeping was just here to vacuum my apartment. We have been able to meet many of the residence here and they have been cordial to me and my wife. I'm not surprised that some are not happy with some ...
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Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines, IA
5.0
Fun, vibrant, safe and clean. The staff treat your parent/family member with respect and kindness. Not a cold sterile old folks home. A place they can still be adults and not just another number.
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA
5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Diverse activities for various interests. Residents at Edencrest at Beaverdale, Independence Village of Waukee, and Woodlands Creek Senior Living enjoy a wide range of activities, including musicals, movie nights, social events, and more. These activities cater to different interests and keep residents engaged and active.
Friendly and approachable staff members. Reviews for Independence Village of Waukee, Allen Place, and Homestead of Creston consistently mention the friendly and approachable nature of the staff. This includes caregivers, housekeeping personnel, and management, who are always willing to help and provide excellent care.
Varsity care levels and services. Communities like Independence Village of Waukee and offer a continuum of care, allowing residents to easily transition from independent living to assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing as their needs change.
Thoughtfully maintained interiors and exteriors. Reviews for Edencrest at Beaverdale, Rolling Meadows Senior Living, and Woodlands Creek Senior Living highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the interior spaces and outdoor areas, including renovated patios, dining rooms, and apartments.
Excellent communication between families and staff. Communication is a top priority at communities like Walnut Ridge, MorningStar at Jordan Creek, and Edencrest at Green Meadows, with staff members frequently engaging with families to discuss care needs and keeping everyone informed.
Skilled in-house medical care. Communities like Independence Village of Waukee, Rock Creek Senior Living, and Hansen House Harlan offer on-site medical care, ensuring that residents have access to medical professionals and receiving timely care when needed.
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Wichita review score based on 111 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 111 reviews of 67 Wichita assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Wichita review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
Wichita review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Wichita assisted living
When assisted living 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 111 reviews of 67 Wichita assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wichita resident and family assisted living 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.Wichita, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
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Wichita assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wichita assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wichita, 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 Wichita assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Wichita that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
44.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.7%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.7%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wichita assisted living
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 Wichita Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wichita, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.8%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.8%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wichita assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wichita partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.9%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.9%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
20.9%
37.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.4%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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14.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Wichita assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wichita communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.9%
31.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wichita assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Wichita offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wichita, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.8%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.9%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.4%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.4%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.8%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
22.4%
29.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wichita
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Iowa assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Wichita protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Waukee, Walnut Ridge and Meadowview of Johnston are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wichita, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 67 assisted living facilities near Wichita, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Wichita, Iowa is Independence Village of Waukee. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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