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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Central, KS

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Assisted living costs in Central average about $4,973 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 42 communities in Central. Our detailed directory has 177 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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Photo of Winter Meadow Homes Of Carbondale
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.
Photo of Credo Memory Care
66 Photos available
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.
Our Mission is to foster peace of mind for our residents and their loved ones and to enhance each resident's individuality, promote their dignity and lovingly encourage their independence.At Country Place Memory Care, every effort has been made to ensure that you or your loved one are provided...
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 COOPERS HOME CARE #1
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.
Photo of COOPERS HOME CARE #3
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.
Photo of Guest Home Estates VI
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Photo of Lawrence Presbyterian Manor
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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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Neuvant House takes very good care of their residents. My mother in law is in memory care and she always has her hair and nails done and is well put together. The building looks industrial from the outside...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Neuvant House of Lawrence is an assisted living community providing Alzheimer's and dementia care in the city of Lawrence, Kansas. Lawrence is the home of the University of Kansas, and this city of just over 100,000 people is filled with many cultural and artistic opportunities. At Neuvant House,...
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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.
Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Lawrence, 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. Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living offers many...
Photo of Fort Scott Presbyterian Village
77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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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Photo of Monterey 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 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 Homestead of Auburn
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.
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 Central, KS

The average cost of senior living in Central is $4,973 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gas, KS with an average of $4,179 per month.

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

Central, KS
$4,973/mo
$4,202/mo

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

Central, KS
$4,973/mo
$5,065/mo
U.S. national average
$4,707/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,973/mo
$4,797/mo

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

Studio
$5,481/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,384/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,267/mo

Senior living costs in Central 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: Central, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCentral, KSKansasU.S.
Assisted Living$4,973/mo$5,065/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,797/mo$4,978/mo$4,957/mo
Independent Living$3,688/mo$3,849/mo$4,163/mo
Assisted Living
Central, KS:$4,973/mo
Kansas:$5,065/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Central, KS:$4,797/mo
Kansas:$4,978/mo
U.S.:$4,957/mo
Independent Living
Central, KS:$3,688/mo
Kansas:$3,849/mo
U.S.:$4,163/mo
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Assisted living costs in Central, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Central 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.

Central, KSKS stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Central, KS

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Central 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
Central, KS$5,479/mo$6,150/mo-10.9%
Kansas$4,836/mo$4,681/mo+3.3%
National$4,598/mo$4,536/mo+1.4%
Central, KS
2024 average cost:$5,479/mo
2023 average cost:$6,150/mo
Percent change:-10.9%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$4,836/mo
2023 average cost:$4,681/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,598/mo
2023 average cost:$4,536/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Central, 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 Central.

What families are saying about assisted living in Central

Recent reviews for assisted living in Central

Vintage Park at 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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Homestead of Eudora

4.9
We chose it because of the newness, cleanliness, and convenient location for family. The staff members really took my mom under their wing and made her feel comfortable here. It is a very close knit group, everyone sits together and they do not stay in their rooms. They do offer a lot of ...
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Central review score based on 41 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 38 Central assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Central 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

Central review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Central, KS38 facilities
8.3
Garnett, KS5 facilities
8.3
Westphalia, KS29 facilities

Review subcategories for Central 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 41 reviews of 38 Central assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Central 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.
Central, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
4.1
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Central assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Central assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Central, 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 Central 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 Central that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Central, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.3%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.5%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.6%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Central 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 Central Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Central, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.8%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.1%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.8%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Central 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 Central partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Central, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.1%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.9%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
28.9%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Central 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 Central communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Central, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.2%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.7%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Central 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 Central offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Central, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.7%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.2%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.5%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.4%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
47%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.4%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Central

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 Central protect seniors.
Learn about Kansas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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