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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Atchison, KS

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Assisted living costs in Atchison average about $5,609 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 132 communities in Atchison. Our detailed directory has 2142 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Joseph, Leavenworth and Platte City.

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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Caring Homes is a unique community that has raised the bar in service and care for our residents. Caring Homes is designed for residents with memory and cognitive issues. We have a director, licensed nurse, CNAs and CMAs who provide loving, professional care and activity assistants who provide...
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The homes are more of a family style and are for full care for memory care. Some employees have been here several years and are the cream of the crop. Nowhere is anything perfect but this was our choice of...
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.
At Peggy Kelly House we recognize the difficult journey of those with early to middle stage Alzheimer’s and other memory related diseases. We offer a secure environment with dementia specific care. We encourage our residents to continue to make choices, but in a more secure environment. They...
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It's okay. Mother seems to be very happy there. They have both independent and assisted. They have a bus if they want to go somewhere they can. I like that we won't have to move her far if she starts to need...
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 Wood Oaks
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
Photo of The Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village is a family owned and operated facility since 1983. With two levels of care The Village offers independence with oversight. We offer Residential Care and independent apartments. All private rooms, wall to wall carpet, professional staff and delicious meals makes The Village feel like...
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Atchison, KS

The average cost of senior living in Atchison is $5,609 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Denton, KS with an average of $4,668 per month.

Assisted living costs in Atchison, KS, vs. state and national averages

Atchison, KS
$5,609/mo
$5,773/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Senior living costs in Atchison 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: Atchison, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAtchison, KSKansasU.S.
Assisted Living$5,609/mo$5,773/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$7,205/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,908/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Atchison, KS:$5,609/mo
Kansas:$5,773/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Atchison, KS:unavailable
Kansas:$7,205/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Atchison, KS:unavailable
Kansas:$2,908/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Atchison, KS

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Atchison.

What families are saying about assisted living in Atchison

Recent reviews for assisted living in Atchison

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!

Homestead Assisted Living of Atchison

5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
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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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Atchison review score based on 439 family reviews

8.1
Review score132 facilities439 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 439 reviews of 132 Atchison assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Atchison 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

Atchison review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Atchison, KS132 facilities
8.6
Hiawatha, KS37 facilities
8.5
Valley Falls, KS15 facilities

Review subcategories for Atchison 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 439 reviews of 132 Atchison assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Atchison 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.
Atchison, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.2
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.8
3.1
Activities
2.8
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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Atchison assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Atchison assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Atchison, 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 Atchison 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 Atchison that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Atchison, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.2%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.9%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.4%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Atchison 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 Atchison Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Atchison, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.4%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Atchison 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 Atchison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Atchison, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.4%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Atchison 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 Atchison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Atchison, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.6%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Atchison 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 Atchison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Atchison, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.5%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.1%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
55.3%
48%
Dances
Dances
31.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.1%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Atchison

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Atchison protect seniors.
Learn about Kansas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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