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Assisted living costs in Waco average about $5,162 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 69 communities in Waco. Our detailed directory has 500 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.
Reflection Living of Hidden LakesReflection Living of Hidden Lakes is located in Wichita, KS in Sedgewick County. This residential care home provides the assistance that you are looking for in an area that is filled with things to do and see. Set on the Arkansas River, Wichita provides residents...
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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.
Keepsake Kottage, Homeplus is a senior care home located in Sedgwick County in Wichita, KS that has the real home feel. The senior care home is located in a quiet, loving and friendly neighborhood and features a large, spacious front and back yard for those warm, relaxing days. Sedgwick County...
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Mother has been well cared for. The food has been good for her and she has developed an appreciation for some of the staff, even though in her condition she tends to judge people rather harshly. The house...
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.
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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.
Gracious Senior Living by Bethel House-East is the senior assisted living community located in Wichita, Kansas. It is one of several homes built by the Bethel House LLC. Each home is designed to house up to eight senior citizens and offer specialized nursing, on-site activities, common areas,...
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: 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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Cost of assisted living in Waco, KS

The average cost of senior living in Waco is $5,162 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wellington, KS with an average of $4,846 per month.

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

Waco, KS
$5,162/mo
$5,162/mo
$5,162/mo

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

Waco, KS
$5,162/mo
$5,064/mo
U.S. national average
$4,716/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,162/mo
$5,090/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,985/mo
Private
$7,000/mo
Studio
$5,652/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,346/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,360/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,935/mo

Senior living costs in Waco 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: Waco, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaco, KSKansasU.S.
Assisted Living$5,162/mo$5,064/mo$4,716/mo
Memory Care$5,090/mo$4,977/mo$4,970/mo
Independent Living$3,783/mo$3,848/mo$4,173/mo
Assisted Living
Waco, KS:$5,162/mo
Kansas:$5,064/mo
U.S.:$4,716/mo
Memory Care
Waco, KS:$5,090/mo
Kansas:$4,977/mo
U.S.:$4,970/mo
Independent Living
Waco, KS:$3,783/mo
Kansas:$3,848/mo
U.S.:$4,173/mo
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Assisted living costs in Waco, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Waco 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Waco, KS

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Waco 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Waco, KS$5,656/mo$5,188/mo+9.0%
Kansas$5,351/mo$5,357/mo-0.1%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Waco, KS
2024 average cost:$5,656/mo
2023 average cost:$5,188/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$5,351/mo
2023 average cost:$5,357/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waco, 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 Waco.

What families are saying about assisted living in Waco

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waco

Vintage Park at Waterfront in Wichita, KS

4.9
It's a friendly, well-run place. The food is varied, and it's good quality. It tastes like something you'd get at a restaurant. They clean the rooms weekly. They seem to not be staffed well enough sometimes, so you have to wait a little longer if you need help. I think they have a hard time ...
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Dove Estates Senior Living in Goddard, KS

4.7
We chose Dove Estates because we liked the overall atmosphere pf the facility and after walking around during the tour, the residents were all out and about and would come up and say hi to us. Everyone was just very friendly. The apartments themselves are also very nice. The staff were always ...
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Homestead of Derby

4.9
The community is loving, caring, and empathetic towards the residents. I couldn't put my parents in a better place. The community works well with hospice. The food is pretty good for the residents. The portion sizes are good with wide variety. It would be helpful if more salads would be ...
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Waco review score based on 77 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 77 reviews of 56 Waco assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waco 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

Waco review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Waco, KS56 facilities
6.5
Mulvane, KS8 facilities
8.4
Derby, KS74 facilities

Review subcategories for Waco 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 77 reviews of 56 Waco assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waco 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.
Waco, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.7
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.6
Activities
3.8
3.6
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Waco assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waco assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waco, 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 Waco 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 Waco 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
69.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.4%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.1%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.6%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.6%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waco 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 Waco Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waco, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.1%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.9%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waco 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 Waco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waco, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.7%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
26.8%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.9%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waco 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 Waco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waco, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.1%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.2%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waco 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 Waco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waco, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.1%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.6%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.3%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.6%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.2%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.9%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
47%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.9%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waco

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 Waco protect seniors.
Learn about Kansas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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