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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Melrose, KS
Assisted living costs in Melrose average about $2,982 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Melrose. Our detailed directory has 24 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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Our experience thus far would indicate they've had some issues with staffing, leaving them short handed at times but overall care has been good. My folks are 95 and 94 years of age so activities are not...
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.
We do the work so that you can live the life you’ve always wanted.The Wildwood offers services and amenities that make life open and full of opportunity for residents. We bring events to residents. We take care of tidying up. We work with residents and families to make a health plan. We do the...
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My father was not here very long. The staff was very nice and understanding with his needs. They do have activities that are offered. The community is very nice and clean. I would recommend this for good...
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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.
When you visit Oswego Home Place, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments. Our care...
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Our loved one at times is not very happy with the meals but other than that our loved one and our family are really happy with Carl Junction. She loves her apartment, whenever she needs something the staff...
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Melrose, KS
The average cost of senior living in Melrose is $2,982 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Altamont, KS with an average of $2,979 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Melrose, KS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Melrose, KS vs. the state and national average
Melrose, KS
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Melrose vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Melrose, KS by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Melrose, 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 Melrose.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Melrose
Recent reviews for assisted living in Melrose
Wildwood Senior Living in Joplin, MO
4.6
Everything has been great. She would be a lot happier if she could order her own medicine as the way it's done there her medicines cost her triple . Based on the experience we have had so far, we have been recommending this community to other families
Melrose assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melrose assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melrose, 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 Melrose 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 Melrose that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Melrose, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Melrose 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 Melrose Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melrose, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melrose 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 Melrose partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melrose, KSNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
35.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Melrose 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 Melrose communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melrose, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melrose 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 Melrose offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melrose, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.5%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Melrose
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 Melrose protect seniors.
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Wildwood Senior Living, Oswego Home Place and Carl Junction Residential Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Melrose, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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