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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in De Soto, KS

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Assisted living costs in De Soto average about $5,569 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in De Soto. Our detailed directory has 63 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 Hillside Village of Desoto
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Overall it was very good experience and I liked most of the people that were there because they seem to care. If I had not moved away I would consider this for my own independent living and rehab place.
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 Crestone
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It's been a very good experience so far - facility is very nice - some staff turnover with housekeeping but they do a good job - food service sometimes slow but overall very good - having PT onsite is very...
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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Photo of Benton House of Lenexa
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44 Floor plans available
8.0
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The director when I was there [name removed] was my lifeline and savior to communicate with my Long Term Care insurance to learn the correct terms to describe our needs. Great and compassionate personal staf
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Lenexa the most desired in the...
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Photo of Homestead of Shawnee
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22 Floor plans available
8.0
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The staff seems to be very nice and caring even when the patients are having a bad day. I have eaten there, and I found the food to be very good. The manager and supervising nurse ([name removed]) are very...
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.
Homestead of Shawnee is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Shawnee, 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. Homestead of Shawnee offers many services and amenities...
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The staff interacts with the residents all the time. They are so kind and concerned about each resident. The atmosphere between the employees and resident is relaxed and enjoyable.
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.
Heritage Avonlea is dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable environment where privacy, respect and personal attention go hand in hand.Our extensive list of services are all provided at an all-inclusive, affordable price.
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Photo of Homestead of Eudora
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55 Floor plans available
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The staff is so nice, but their wait staff is slow, however it is restaurant styled so it is to be expected. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
The expert staff at Homestead of Eudora is here to help you and your family find the best possible care solution. Our senior living team will begin by assessing you or your loved one’s particular needs in order to match you to the correct level of care. We provide different levels of care to meet...
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We love it, they are absolutely awesome. It's clean and the staff is friendly, and the care is wonderful. They are pretty comparable in price, to other places, they are expensive yes, but the care is...
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.
Clover Care Home is located in Shawnee Kansas owned and operated by an Occupational Therapist. Clover Care offers a smaller home environment which allows for staff to cater to residents needs.
Photo of Aberdeen Village a CCRC
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88 Floor plans available
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For independent living, ask what the policy and charges are if resident needs nursing care from Aberdeen. Do they take Medicare. What are examples of policies/actions taken by recommendation of resident...
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.
Aberdeen Village is an assisted living community located in welcoming city of Olathe, KS. Our unique community is situated on 35 lush green acres filled with shade trees, a beautiful pond and paved walking paths. Olathe has the ideal mix of city amenities and small-town hospitality, making this a...
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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in De Soto, KS

The average cost of senior living in De Soto is $5,569 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lawrence, KS with an average of $4,927 per month.

Assisted living costs in De Soto, KS, vs. nearby cities

De Soto, KS
$5,569/mo
$5,557/mo
$5,579/mo

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

De Soto, KS
$5,569/mo
$5,047/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in De Soto, KS, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,569/mo
$5,482/mo

Assisted living costs in De Soto, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,885/mo
Studio
$5,000/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,999/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,042/mo

Senior living costs in De Soto 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: De Soto, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDe Soto, KSKansasU.S.
Assisted Living$5,569/mo$5,047/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,482/mo$4,957/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,009/mo$3,844/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
De Soto, KS:$5,569/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
De Soto, KS:$5,482/mo
Kansas:$4,957/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
De Soto, KS:$4,009/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in De Soto, KS, over time

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

De Soto, KSKS stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in De Soto, KS

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in De Soto 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
De Soto, KS$4,419/mo$5,993/mo-26.3%
Kansas$5,064/mo$4,882/mo+3.7%
National$4,875/mo$4,631/mo+5.3%
De Soto, KS
2024 average cost:$4,419/mo
2023 average cost:$5,993/mo
Percent change:-26.3%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$5,064/mo
2023 average cost:$4,882/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$4,875/mo
2023 average cost:$4,631/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in De Soto, 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 De Soto.

What families are saying about assisted living in De Soto

Recent reviews for assisted living in De Soto

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.

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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Brookdale Leawood State Line

4.9
My father has been a resident at Brookdale Leawood for 8 months. I was caring for him at home when it was getting more and more tiring. I met with [name removed] who was beyond caring and thoughtful during our tour with her. [name removed] he has moved in his spirits have been raised with the ...
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De Soto review score based on 28 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 9 De Soto assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The De Soto 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

De Soto review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
De Soto, KS9 facilities
8.3
Linwood, KS25 facilities
8.3
Eudora, KS22 facilities

Review subcategories for De Soto 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 28 reviews of 9 De Soto assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare De Soto 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.
De Soto, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.6
4.2
Care services
2.6
3.8
Staff
3.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.0
3.7
Activities
3.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.0
3.7
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De Soto assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in De Soto assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in De Soto, 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 De Soto 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 De Soto 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
88.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
56.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in De Soto 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 De Soto Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
De Soto, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in De Soto 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 De Soto partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
De Soto, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in De Soto 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 De Soto communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
De Soto, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in De Soto 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 De Soto offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
De Soto, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in De Soto

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

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Hillside Village of Desoto, The Crestone and Benton House of Lenexa are the top-rated assisted living facilities near De Soto, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 9 assisted living facilities near De Soto, Kansas. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in De Soto, Kansas are Brookdale College Square and Shawnee Hills Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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