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Assisted living costs in Dickinson County average about $4,665 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 24 communities in Dickinson County. Our detailed directory has 72 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 Brookdale Junction City
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22 Floor plans available
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It's a beautiful place and very well run. It's expensive but all these places are expensive! [name removed] is not taking advantage of the many activities offered but that's her choice. Over all I think the...
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.
Putting More Life Back Into Senior LivingOur residents enjoy a more relaxed senior living lifestyle, with less stress and more options for living life well. And they do it in a luxurious community that feels just like home sweet home, trading the stress and hassle that comes from living life at...
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My father resides within this community & I can say firsthand that this place is staffed by wonderful caring people. They have a monthly family night where family members of the residents are invited to a...
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.
Homestead of Abilene is an assisted living community in Abilene, Kansas. Abilene is a historic town a short drive from Wichita and Kansas City. Our town boasts five world-class museums, historic mansions, a vintage train through the Smoky River Hill Valley, a professional theater and a strong...
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Photo of Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Manhattan
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99 Floor plans available
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I would rate everything at 5 except for except for cross baby. [fee removed] a month seems a little steep to me, but there's a lot of staff there that has to be paid so they supply meals house keeping...
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.
Via Christi Village - Manhattan is a premier assisted living and independent living community in Manhattan, Kansas. Manhattan offers all the amenities that residents and their families require, with available transportation, entertainment and excellent shopping opportunities. The remarkable...
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Photo of Brookdale McPherson
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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I think Brookdale was a great place for my Dad. The staff is great, but like most places they're understaffed so some things could be improved. I was disappointed in the fact that the monthly payment...
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.
Upscale Kansas Senior LivingIt’s time to upgrade your senior living. And we have just the place. At our upscale senior living community in McPherson, Kansas, you can trade the stress and hassle that comes from living at home for a life full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do...
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Photo of Brookdale Salina Kirwin
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22 Floor plans available
8.5
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Brookdale was great to work with. Stable staff that was great with the residents. It is definitely assisted living and can meet some nursing needs. I would probably not look at it as a nursing facility.
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.
Exceptional Senior LivingYour senior living years shouldn’t be spent cooped up inside, filled with chores, cleaning, and home maintenance. They should be filled with interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. That’s what you’ll find at our retirement community, which offers...
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Photo of Marion Assisted Living LLC
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8.5
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My father is a resident at Marion Assisted Living. The staff is good and very caring. It's sometimes difficult to find new employees to replace others that have moved, etc. They have been very good about...
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.
The goal of Marion Assisted Living is to help residents reduce the burden of household responsibility and personal care to sensible limits, while maintaining as much of their independence and individuality as possible and practical.  Those who reside in its 18 apartments will find it large...
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It was a wonderful experience. I would say that the care was incredible and the admission process was such a comforting experience during a very stressful time that I actually cried in relief to know there...
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.
Upgrade Your Senior Living LifestyleIt’s time to trade the stress and hassles of living at home for free time and interesting activities to fill it. While you’re at it, you can trade the isolation and worry that often comes from living at home for a full social circle and the comfort knowing that...
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They are much better than the other place as far as knowledgeable and helpful staff. They contact our pharmacy and her doctors when needed. Place is very clean. The food is not as exciting as they...
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.
Foundation Park is a revolutionary senior care home, for only twelve residents, combining elegant care, comfort, and safety. Located adjacent to Colbert Hills golf course in beautiful Grand Mere, Manhattan, Kansas.Our stately designed home has views of the course and the lovely Flint Hills, both...
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Photo of Stoneybrook Assisted Living
1111 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.0
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Activities director is great Finance person hard to get ahold of Quality and variety of food is really good Hallways need to be vacuumed more
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.
Stoneybrook Assisted Living & Memory Care is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living and memory care in Manhattan, KS. We are located on Little Kitten Avenue in NW Manhattan.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on...
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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.
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Photo of Eaglecrest Retirement Community
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Eaglecrest allows my mother her independence and privacy, yet the staff are always nearby to assist. Eaglecrest offers opportunities for our family to participate in the activities at the community. All of...
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 Cedarhurst of Salina
5454 Photos available
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.
NOW OPEN! Cedarhurst of Salina offers assisted living and memory care services, programs and amenities which allow residents to live the life they want to live.With spacious apartments, cozy community lounges, and areas designated for a variety of activities, Cedarhurst of Salina offers each...
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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.
Photo of Sunflower Terrace
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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.
Bethany Village (formerly Bethany Home Association) is a vital part of the Smoky Valley, providing quality senior care since 1911. As a non-profit mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Churches of America, our mission has always been to serve our elders with dignity, compassion, and grace....
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I was heartbroken when dad said he decided he wanted to move back home. I loved the place I thought it was perfect for him. He isn't a social person so he chose not to do any of the activities. The staffing...
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.
If Country Place Senior Living feels like home, it’s purely intentional. We have created a community in the truest sense. We have made every effort to ensure that you are provided with the very finest in supportive health care or Assisted Living. And what truly distinguishes Country Place Senior...
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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.
Homestead of Manhattan is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in NW Manhattan, 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 Manhattan offers many services and...
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.
Council Grove Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in beautiful Council Grove, KS. Our community is located in the heartland resting among the stunning Flint Hills, which offer our residents and their visitors amazing sunsets to view, and warm prairie winds from the spring and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We decided on Meadowlark Hills because it had all levels of care in one location. They were reasonable in helping us determine if we needed to just rely on our own private health insurance or if we needed 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.

Cost of assisted living in Dickinson County, KS

The average cost of senior living in Dickinson County is $4,665 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Manchester, KS with an average of $3,820 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dickinson County, KS vs. nearby counties

Dickinson County, KS
$4,665/mo
$4,665/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dickinson County, KS vs. the state and national average

Dickinson County, KS
$4,665/mo
$4,969/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dickinson County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,665/mo
$4,665/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dickinson County, KS by room type

Studio
$5,861/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,755/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,225/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Dickinson County over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dickinson County, 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 Dickinson County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dickinson County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dickinson County

Brookdale Junction City

4.8
I have been very satisfied with Brookdale. The staff made my mom's transition to assisted living very smooth. They were very helpful in making my mom feel at home. The staff is always pleasant and happy to help in any way.

Marion Assisted Living LLC

4.8
We feel good about our parents being in this facility. The staff is very caring and look after them very well. My parents wish their apartment was a little larger - but the apartment is nice. . I gave food a four, but I feel that this is difficult for staff, due to inflation. I do believe they ...
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Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, KS

4.8
It was beautiful, really nice! It was a little more expensive. The food was a three and a half or a four, it left a little to be desired. The people were friendly and it was clean and just beautiful!

Dickinson County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dickinson County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dickinson County, 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 Dickinson County 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 Dickinson County 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
47.4%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.1%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.6%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.6%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.2%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.4%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.2%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dickinson County 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 Dickinson County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dickinson County, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.4%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.1%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.1%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.8%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dickinson County 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 Dickinson County 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
36.8%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.8%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Dickinson County 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 Dickinson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dickinson County 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 Dickinson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.1%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.8%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.4%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.4%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.8%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.4%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dickinson County

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 Kansas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dickinson County protect seniors.

Learn about Kansas Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Junction City, Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Manhattan and Brookdale McPherson are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dickinson County, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 24 assisted living facilities near Dickinson County, Kansas. See the full list.

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