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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Douglas County, KS
If you’re looking for assisted living in Douglas County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Douglas County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Douglas County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Douglas County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 13 assisted living facilities in the Douglas County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Topeka, Cullen Village and Highland Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lawrence, Topeka and De Soto.
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The overall experience, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff has all been positive, positive, and positively awesome. My mother-in-law is currently in independent living, but she really needs to go...
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.
Brandon Woods Retirement Community Brandon Woods Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Lawrence, Kansas, in Douglas County and home to about 88,000 people. Located along the Wakarusa and Kansas Rivers, residents will enjoy this beautiful college town with its park-like...
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The facility is a good place if your loved one has less than moderate case of dementia or alzheimers. The aides are not as responsive to residents who need more attention. Activities are limited in nature....
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 Windsor of Lawrence is a licensed assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We honor each resident's...
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The people here are all very friendly my mothers seems to have made an adequate adjustment to living here - she likes it. She said she is comfortable and that it does somewhat feel like home which is big...
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.
Vintage Park at Baldwin City is an assisted living community in beautiful rural Kansas. Residents enjoy being a part of an active, vibrant community with a wealth of social activities and delicious, restaurant-style dining. Vintage Park at Baldwin City offers supportive assistance when and where...
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The Baldwin Morningstar home was the place we chose to resettle our mom after a long painful period of indecision and efforts to keep the continuity of life in her own home going. Scott listened and was able...
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.
ComfortCare Homes of Baldwin City is located in a beautiful single-family home in a residential neighborhood near the historic Baker University campus. We specialize in providing personalized, individual memory care for our residents who suffer from dementias such as Alzheimer's, along with...
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, Independent 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.
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.
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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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: 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.
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,...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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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.
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...
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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.
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 Lawrence offers spacious apartments, cozy community lounges, and areas designated for a variety of activities, Cedarhurst of Lawrence offers each resident the opportunity to create lasting friendships and warm memories in their new home. Our staff is expertly trained in...
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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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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Cost of assisted living in Douglas County, KS
The average cost of senior living in Douglas County is $4,952 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scranton, KS with an average of $4,566 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Douglas County, KS vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Douglas County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Douglas County
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.
Vintage Park at Ottawa
5.0
I think they do a great job. I have been real happy. I am really impressed with the staff. The administrator there has been great. I would give them a five.
Clover Care Home in Shawnee, KS
5.0
Mom has lived at Clover Care for a little over a year, and we could not be happier. The caregivers are very warm and nurturing, and we have seen an overall improvement in her spirit since she moved in. We were able to see first-hand how an emergency room visit was handled, and left feeling ...
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Douglas County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Douglas County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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
61.5%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
53.8%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.8%
56.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.5%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Douglas 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 Douglas County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Douglas 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 Douglas 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
46.2%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
34.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Douglas 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 Douglas County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
41%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Douglas 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 Douglas County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Douglas 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 Douglas County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brandon Woods at Alvamar, The Windsor of Lawrence and Vintage Park at Tonganoxie are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Douglas County, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 13 assisted living facilities near Douglas County, Kansas. See the full list.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Douglas County
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- Topeka, Kansas
- De Soto, Kansas
- Gardner, Kansas
- Ottawa, Kansas
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- McLouth, Kansas
- Swissvale, Kansas
- Oskaloosa, Kansas
- Tonganoxie, Kansas
- Carbondale, Kansas
- Edgerton, Kansas
- Weaver, Kansas
- Clearview City, Kansas
- Centropolis, Kansas
- Richter, Kansas
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