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Assisted living costs in Little Kaw average about $5,253 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in Little Kaw. Our detailed directory has 248 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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There has been a lot of turnover of staff in the dining room, and the meals have not been as good as expected. They are working through the issues, but it seems to be taking a while. This is my mom's only...
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.
Welcome to Shawnee Hills Senior Living, a new concept in senior living in Shawnee, Kansas. The Community is conveniently located off of West 63rd Street and Maurer Road with direct access to Highway 435 and Shawnee Mission Parkway. Shawnee Hills is located directly north of the Shawnee Station...
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5 the Sunrise of Lenexa community is pretty good. They have taken care of any concerns we had and brought to their attention. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community 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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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The experience that I’m having for my mom is amazing. The first meeting with the director and sales coordinator made me feel comfortable and reassured that my mom was going to be taken care of properly. ...
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 Piper is a newly opened assisted living and memory care community in Kansas City, KS, conveniently located near The Legends. Our company philosophy is to design homes where seniors continue to learn, grow, create, and enjoy companionship with those of all ages. We create households that are...
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44 Floor plans available
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The staff is all wonderful and have been great as I live out of state. Always receptive and helpful when I call. Food seems to be an issue according to my mom in regards to variety. Yet, trying to please all...
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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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.
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My loved one is a resident at Delaware Highlands. The paperwork process is nearly impossible, everything else was great and easy. The staff seems to be great.
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.
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living is focused on providing assisted living services for the low to moderate income senior adult. Delaware Highlands offers a warm home-like setting for all our residents. We provide affordable assisted living in a compassionate, caring manner so that senior adults...
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We moved her to Homestead during that time when we saw what she needed. We were very pleased with Homestead also because it was nearer my residence. I was able to see her everyday. Homestead was a smaller...
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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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.
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The community has had a good covid plan and we are able to visit through her window. I would definitely recommend this community to others. I feel the community is completely transparent and does a great...
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 Country Place Senior Living's motto, Life as you want it...Care as you need it is exactly how today's seniors should live and that lifestyle is now available to the Basehor community. Country Place has maintained a respected reputation as a leader in the assisted living industry. Our...
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I can't say enough about the therapy and nursing care my mother got while at the resort. The therapists are wonderful and the nursing care she got was outstanding. Everyone treated her with respect 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.
The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City is a new, upscale assisted living community located in Kansas City, KS. Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is home to over 146,000 people. Kansas City is a bustling and busy city with restaurants, sports events and shopping. Residents can enjoy...
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Crestone is very new and they are still trying to fill out their staff and complete construction. They are doing well moving forward even with the challenges of opening a new facility. When they are fully...
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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There was frequent turnover of staff, but I think that's common. The place changed ownership, and everything changed, including plan for increase in rent. I found Mom's bathroom pretty dirty a few times,...
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.
Privately owned and operated Home Plus Assisted Living and Memory Care in the Shawnee area of Johnson County. We are a smaller community compared to others, but our biggest feature is our community provides the one on one direct personal support, while receiving quality care. Whether it is a long...

Cost of assisted living in Little Kaw, KS

The average cost of senior living in Little Kaw is $5,253 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westwood Hills, KS with an average of $5,005 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Little Kaw, KS vs. nearby cities

Little Kaw, KS
$5,253/mo
$5,401/mo

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

Little Kaw, KS
$5,253/mo
$4,947/mo
U.S. national average
$4,726/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Little Kaw vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,253/mo
$5,141/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Little Kaw, KS by room type

Semi-Private
$4,532/mo
Studio
$4,602/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,773/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,339/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Little Kaw over time

Little Kaw, KSKS stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Little Kaw, 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 Little Kaw.

What families are saying about assisted living in Little Kaw

Recent reviews for assisted living in Little Kaw

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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The Madison Senior Living in Kansas City, MO

4.6
We picked based on cost and having all levels of care available. Right now my dad is in independent living, but if he needs more care we can keep him at the Madison. I would recommend to others.

Little Kaw review score based on 72 family reviews

7.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 72 reviews of 12 Little Kaw assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Little Kaw 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

Little Kaw review score compared against nearby cities

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Little Kaw, KS12 facilities
7.3
Bonner Springs, KS13 facilities
7.8
De Soto, KS9 facilities

Review subcategories for Little Kaw 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 72 reviews of 12 Little Kaw assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Little Kaw 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.
Little Kaw, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Little Kaw assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little Kaw assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little Kaw, 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 Little Kaw 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 Little Kaw 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
83.3%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.3%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
91.7%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Little Kaw 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 Little Kaw 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
75%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Little Kaw 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 Little Kaw 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
50%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
13.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Little Kaw 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 Little Kaw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
58.3%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Little Kaw 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 Little Kaw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
50%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Little Kaw

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 Little Kaw protect seniors.

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