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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Scipio, KS

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Assisted living costs in Scipio average about $5,282 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 97 communities in Scipio. Our detailed directory has 1474 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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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.
Caring Homes is a unique community that has raised the bar in service and care for our residents. Caring Homes is designed for residents with memory and cognitive issues. We have a director, licensed nurse, CNAs and CMAs who provide loving, professional care and activity assistants who provide...
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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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We have been very pleased with Prairie Elder Homes. It is a smaller community so there is better individualized care. It is in an actual home with only about 8 residents. They have a petting farm 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.
Prairie Elder Homes offer care that is second to none—a bold statement, but one you can believe. Here, we strive to fill our residents’ days with meaningful activities matched to their interests and functional level. Activities focus on creating positive feelings of accomplishment. The memory...
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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.
Senior Care Homes provides assisted living in Overland Park, Kansas.
Photo of Colonial Village
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.
Photo of Guest Home Estates VI
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Photo of Crystal Manor of Adrian
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.
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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.
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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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
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This is a nice spacious residential house that is so inviting. Like visiting my brother as we have several areas to share and have privacy.
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.
We specialize in memory, dementia and Alzheimer's care. We provide care in a home setting as an excellent alternative to an institutional care facility. It has been proven that smaller settings help patients with cognitive issues adjust better to their surroundings and assist in slowing the...

Cost of assisted living in Scipio, KS

The average cost of senior living in Scipio is $5,282 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garnett, KS with an average of $4,202 per month.

Assisted living costs in Scipio, KS, vs. nearby cities

Scipio, KS
$5,282/mo
$5,214/mo
$5,323/mo

Assisted living costs in Scipio, KS, vs. state and national averages

Scipio, KS
$5,282/mo
$5,047/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

Assisted living costs in Scipio, KS, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,282/mo
$5,205/mo

Assisted living costs in Scipio, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,644/mo
Studio
$5,306/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,467/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,590/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,950/mo

Senior living costs in Scipio vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Scipio, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScipio, KSKansasU.S.
Assisted Living$5,282/mo$5,047/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,205/mo$4,957/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,025/mo$3,844/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Scipio, KS:$5,282/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Scipio, KS:$5,205/mo
Kansas:$4,957/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Scipio, KS:$3,025/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Scipio, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Scipio and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Scipio, KSKS stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Scipio, KS

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Scipio have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Scipio, KS$5,360/mo$5,466/mo-1.9%
Kansas$5,351/mo$5,357/mo-0.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Scipio, KS
2024 average cost:$5,360/mo
2023 average cost:$5,466/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$5,351/mo
2023 average cost:$5,357/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Scipio, 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 Scipio.

What families are saying about assisted living in Scipio

Recent reviews for assisted living in Scipio

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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Brookdale Leawood State Line

4.9
My father has been a resident at Brookdale Leawood for 8 months. I was caring for him at home when it was getting more and more tiring. I met with [name removed] who was beyond caring and thoughtful during our tour with her. [name removed] he has moved in his spirits have been raised with the ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as The Village at Olathe and Sunrise of Leawood, who go above and beyond to make residents and their families feel welcome and comfortable.
Wide range of activities for residents. Residents appreciate the diverse activities offered at communities, including movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and weekly trivia sessions, as noted in reviews for Homestead of Eudora, Vintage Park at Louisburg, and Hemsley House of Lenexa.
Frequent communication with families. Families value clear and consistent communication from staff at their loved ones' communities, such as Sunrise of Overland Park, where the director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually.
Large, private living spaces. Reviews frequently mention the spacious and clean private rooms and apartments at communities like Homestead of Lenexa, providing residents with a sense of independence and comfort.
Affordable pricing with all-inclusive care. Several communities, including Colonial Oaks at Leawood, offer a single price for various care levels, allowing families to avoid unexpected costs and ensure their loved ones receive necessary care, as mentioned in reviews.
Accessible facilities with on-site transportation. Many seniors emphasize the importance of being able to move about freely and attend activities within their communities. For example, at Benton House of Olathe, transportation is available for residents to attend appointments and participate in outings.
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Scipio review score based on 287 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 287 reviews of 86 Scipio assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Scipio 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

Scipio review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Scipio, KS86 facilities
8.1
Richmond, KS104 facilities
8.1
Greeley, KS121 facilities

Review subcategories for Scipio 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 287 reviews of 86 Scipio assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Scipio 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.
Scipio, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Scipio assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scipio assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scipio, 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 Scipio 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 Scipio that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scipio, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
81.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.5%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.2%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.8%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Scipio 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 Scipio Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scipio, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.8%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scipio 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 Scipio partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scipio, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
38.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Scipio 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 Scipio communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scipio, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
45.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scipio 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 Scipio offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scipio, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.8%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
60.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
33.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.1%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Scipio

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Kansas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Scipio protect seniors.
Learn about Kansas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Aventura at Overland Park, The Village at Olathe and Stratford Commons Memory Care Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Scipio, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 97 assisted living facilities near Scipio, Kansas. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Scipio, Kansas is Brookdale College Square. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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