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Assisted living costs in Calista average about $5,495 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 43 communities in Calista. Our detailed directory has 344 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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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.
A state of the art program, only the second of its kind in the nation, in partnership with Dr. Sandison's Marama model, we follow world-renowned Dr. Bredesen's Protocol to stop cognitive decline and even reverse Dementia symptoms.Our goal is to return you to independent living. We provide the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
R L Maize Ct 2 (Pearl House)R L Maize Ct 2 (Pearl House) is a residential care home located in busy city Wichita, Kansas in the County of Sedgwick County. The city offers many cultural activities, sports events and concert venues along with some of the finest dining in the state. Visitors and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
R L Maize Ct 3R L Maize Ct 3 is a senior care home located in Wichita, KS, which is situated in Sedgwick County. Wichita is a cultural center for Kansas, and is widely known for its arts and music scene, its performing arts centers and its annual events and festivals. Whether you are planning a...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
R L Maize Ct 1 (Minnie House)The R L Maize Ct 1 (Minnie House) is a residential care home that resides in Sedgwick County in the unique city of Wichita, KS. There are so many different types of activities in this area that will help seniors to occupy their time. There is the Kansas Sports Hall of...
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Staff was very, very friendly, very clean. Food was very good. They delivered meals to my aunt when she did not feel like going to the diner would’ve love to stay longer, but my aunt needed more care and...
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, 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.
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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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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.
Gracious Senior Living by Bethel House - West is an assisted living facility that is located in Wichita, Kansas. This assisted living facility offers a multitude of activities for its residents to enjoy. All the activities offered at this senior care facility help its residents to continue to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Cornerstone Ridge Plaza, also known as 'Via Christi,' is an assisted living community located in Wichita, KS. Wichita is a large city in Sedgwick County and home to about 382,000 people. Wichita is a fun town and residents will have a great time going out to planned events, going to restaurants...
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My loved one is a resident here and everything has been great. The facility is very clean. At any given time, there are 3-4 nurses on hand. The facility does not smell like urine. The facility is more of a...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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
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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 Country® Place Senior Living's motto, Life as you want it…Care as you need it® is exactly how today's seniors should live and that lifestyle is available to the Lyons community. Country Place has maintained a respected reputation as a leader in the assisted living industry. Our residences are...
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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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...

Cost of assisted living in Calista, KS

The average cost of senior living in Calista is $5,495 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Partridge, KS with an average of $4,510 per month.

Assisted living costs in Calista, KS, vs. nearby cities

Calista, KS
$5,495/mo
$5,689/mo

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

Calista, KS
$5,495/mo
$5,085/mo
U.S. national average
$4,752/mo

Assisted living costs in Calista, KS, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,495/mo
$5,373/mo

Assisted living costs in Calista, KS, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,542/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,509/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,728/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,500/mo

Senior living costs in Calista 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: Calista, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCalista, KSKansasU.S.
Assisted Living$5,495/mo$5,085/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,373/mo$5,003/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living$4,323/mo$3,878/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Calista, KS:$5,495/mo
Kansas:$5,085/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Calista, KS:$5,373/mo
Kansas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Calista, KS:$4,323/mo
Kansas:$3,878/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Assisted living costs in Calista, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Calista 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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Assisted living cost trends in Calista, KS

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Calista 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
Calista, KS$5,926/mo$5,615/mo+5.5%
Kansas$5,342/mo$5,329/mo+0.2%
National$5,374/mo$5,126/mo+4.8%
Calista, KS
2024 average cost:$5,926/mo
2023 average cost:$5,615/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$5,342/mo
2023 average cost:$5,329/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,126/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Calista, 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 Calista.

What families are saying about assisted living in Calista

Recent reviews for assisted living in Calista

Homestead Assisted Living of Waterfront in Wichita, KS

4.9
It's a friendly, well-run place. The food is varied, and it's good quality. It tastes like something you'd get at a restaurant. They clean the rooms weekly. They seem to not be staffed well enough sometimes, so you have to wait a little longer if you need help. I think they have a hard time ...
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Parkwood Village in Pratt, KS

5.0
Very lucky to have Parkwood. It's in a perfect place and is well kept. Everyone is very friendly and I have a lot of friends here.

Premier Living by Warden, LLC in Wichita, KS

5.0
This has been a great experience. The staff are very attentive to my loved one's needs. The community has done a great job at controlling the pandemic and treating the residents. I can call or text the head nurse to check on my loved one and they respond immediately.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and homelike environment at various communities, such as Avita Senior Living at Rolling Hills and Park West Plaza, where residents and families feel at ease and cared for. Staff members go the extra mile to make everyone feel like family.
Highly engaging and diverse activities. Activities play a key role in residents' enjoyment and sense of community. At places like Parkwood Village and Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Ridge, residents enjoy a wide range of options, from chair exercise classes to movie nights, crafts, and social events, keeping them active an ...
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Exceptional and attentive care services. Caring for loved ones is a top priority at several communities, including Legend of Hutchinson, Park West Plaza, and Dove Estates Senior Living, where staff members are praised for their dedication and responsiveness to residents' needs. The care provided is both compassionate and effectiv ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Food is an essential part of daily life at many senior living communities, with residents at Avita Senior Living at Rolling Hills, Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Ridge, and Legend of Hutchinson appreciating the quality and variety of meals offered. Chefs cater to individual prefere ...
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Thoughtfully maintained facilities and grounds. Communities like Parkwood Village, Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Ridge, and Park West Plaza take pride in keeping their facilities clean and well-maintained, providing residents with comfortable and welcoming living spaces. Grounds and gardens add to the appeal of these communitie ...
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Effective and consistent communication. Clear and open communication is crucial for ensuring peace of mind for families and loved ones. Communities like Parkwood Village, Park West Plaza, and Azria Health Wichita keep families informed through regular updates and proactive notifications, making everyone feel connected and involv ...
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Calista review score based on 44 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 38 Calista assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Calista 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

Calista review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Calista, KS38 facilities
7.5
Penalosa, KS39 facilities
7.0
Cunningham, KS16 facilities

Review subcategories for Calista 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 44 reviews of 38 Calista assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Calista 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.
Calista, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.9
Friendliness
3.4
4.0
Care services
3.0
3.6
Staff
3.1
3.9
Meals & dining
2.9
3.5
Activities
3.1
3.5
Value for cost*
3.0
3.6
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Calista assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Calista assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Calista, 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 Calista 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 Calista that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Calista, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.8%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.6%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.8%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.5%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.8%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.5%
52.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Calista 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 Calista Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Calista, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.2%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.6%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.6%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Calista 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 Calista partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Calista, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.8%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
17.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Calista 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 Calista communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Calista, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.4%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.2%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Calista 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 Calista offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Calista, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.1%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.6%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.3%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.5%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.7%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
39.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
18.4%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Calista

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 Calista protect seniors.
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