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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lawrence, KS
If you’re looking for assisted living in Lawrence, 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 Lawrence or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Lawrence.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Lawrence for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 12 assisted living facilities in the Lawrence 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 Oakland, North Topeka and Pauline.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Topeka, Lenexa 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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9.2
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36 reviews
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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My son and I both give them a 5 on everything. (Didn't rate activities because my husband was past being able to participate in any activities.) The staff kept his music background in mind and were able to...
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...
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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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.
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.
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, 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 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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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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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,...
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Cost of assisted living in Lawrence, KS
The average cost of senior living in Lawrence is $4,822 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carbondale, KS with an average of $4,796 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Lawrence
Recent reviews for assisted living in Lawrence
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.
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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Credo Senior Living in Basehor, KS
5.0
This is a very nice community, and my mother-in-law's room is just perfect for her, she has gotten her furniture all set-up and the staff are very friendly and caring. We especially like seeing how happy my mother-in-law is since she has moved here. She likes visiting with the other residents, ...
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Lawrence assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lawrence assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lawrence, 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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
54.5%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
54.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
56.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.3%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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
45.5%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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
45.5%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
34.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Lawrence 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 Lawrence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
41%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lawrence 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 Lawrence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lawrence
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 Lawrence protect seniors.
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Brandon Woods at Alvamar, The Windsor of Lawrence and Benton House of Lenexa are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lawrence, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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