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Assisted living costs in Waterloo average about $5,131 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 104 communities in Waterloo. Our detailed directory has 694 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.
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,...
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I am very satisfied with Peace of Mind. The staff are very considerate. The house is clean and there is no odor. They don't mind if I call and check on him rather than always coming in. I couldn't be happier...
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.
Peace of Mind-Wichita is a residential care home located in the state's largest city of Wichita, Kansas, which is in Sedgwick, County. Located on the Arkansas River, the metropolitan area is known for the Chisholm Trail and other historical events. Wichita is a great place to live and an exciting...
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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.
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the facility has really came a long way. Its clean, caters to all ages, offers alot of activities and you never smell bad odors like you do in alot of facilities. Its like a city within a city with their...
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.
Affordable community with 4 different sizes & floor plans of apartments in a quiet neighborhood.Individual Climate Control, Emergency Call System, Secured Entrance and Security Cameras, Patios and Balconies in all apartments, Kitchens in all apartments, Month-to-Month Rent and 24 Hour Nursing...
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They try to make her feel like she is a part of the community and help her out. They could improve on the variety in their diet. Also, we are having some issues with medication. We have some problems with...
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.
Avita Senior Living in Derby is designed to give each resident a sense of home and independence. We are built much more like one's own home where bedrooms are located close to living and dining areas. Our community has 33 private rooms and features 6 floor plans to choose from. Each room has...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Asbury Park is a continuing care retirement community which supports life while enhancing physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellness through caring staff, innovative programs, and benevolent support. We are also a not-for-profit retirement community located in Newton,Kansas — related to...
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Marjorie's Home was wonderful. I just loved it. The beautiful home, caring staff, and compassionate directors were all great. Unfortunately, my Mom began displaying aggressive behaviors and safety became a...
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.
Marjorie's Home/ TL is a residential care home located in the cultural city of Wichita, Kansas in Sedgewick County. Residents and visitors enjoy many attractions in this bustling city. There are many parks to spend lazy days enjoying the art of nature and many galleries to enjoy the art of man....
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This facility was amazing, the housekeeping was great and they were so nice. Every person here helped with the care of your loved one. The dining area was very nice, the food was good and they had a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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Photo of Summerfield Senior Residences
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.
Photo of Victoria Falls Assisted Living
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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overall home has been a life saver for my loved one. we enjoy visiting with the staff and they all take such great care of my loved one. a big thank you to all of them....
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.
Peace of Mind-Rose Hill is a residential care home located in the small town of Rose Hill, Kansas, which is in Butler County. The small town has numerous scenic sites with a family friendly atmosphere. Rose Hill is a charming place to live and a wonderful area for family and friends to visit....
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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.
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 available to the Lyons community. Country Place has maintained a respected reputation as a leader in the assisted living industry. Our residences are...

Cost of assisted living in Waterloo, KS

The average cost of senior living in Waterloo is $5,131 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Partridge, KS with an average of $4,437 per month.

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

Waterloo, KS
$5,131/mo
$5,253/mo

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

Waterloo, KS
$5,131/mo
$5,047/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,131/mo
$5,048/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,817/mo
Private
$7,000/mo
Studio
$5,484/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,314/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,343/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,705/mo

Senior living costs in Waterloo 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: Waterloo, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaterloo, KSKansasU.S.
Assisted Living$5,131/mo$5,047/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,048/mo$4,957/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,809/mo$3,844/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Waterloo, KS:$5,131/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Waterloo, KS:$5,048/mo
Kansas:$4,957/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Waterloo, KS:$3,809/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Waterloo, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Waterloo 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 Waterloo, KS

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Waterloo 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
Waterloo, KS$5,664/mo$5,245/mo+8.0%
Kansas$5,351/mo$5,357/mo-0.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Waterloo, KS
2024 average cost:$5,664/mo
2023 average cost:$5,245/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$5,351/mo
2023 average cost:$5,357/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
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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 Waterloo, 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 Waterloo.

What families are saying about assisted living in Waterloo

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waterloo

Vintage Park at Waterfront in Wichita, KS

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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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Parkwood Village in Pratt, KS

5.0
Very lucky to have Parkwood. It's in a perfect place and is well kept. Everyone is very friendly and I have a lot of friends here.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Numerous reviews from communities Parkwood Village, Sedgwick Plaza, and Regent Park Assisted Living and Memory Care express gratitude for the kindness and attentiveness of the staff. Residents and families alike appreciate the personal touch and friendly demeanor of caregivers.
Safe and clean living environment. Reviews from multiple communities, such as Parkwood Village, Legend of Hutchinson, and Regent Park Assisted Living and Memory Care, consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities. Families feel assured that their loved ones are living in a safe and hygienic environment.
Variety of engaging activities. Communities like Avita Senior Living at Rolling Hills and Parkwood Village provide residents with a wide range of activities that cater to various interests. From fitness classes to group discussions, these offerings help keep residents engaged and active.
Quality and nutritious meals. Families from Andover Court, Parkwood Village, and Regent Park Assisted Living and Memory Care express satisfaction with the food quality and the accommodations made for dietary restrictions at their respective communities.
Effective communication with families. Residents and their families at Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Ridge, Avita Senior Living at Rolling Hills, and Legend of Hutchinson appreciate the consistent and clear communication they receive about their loved ones' care. Staff members make it a point to keep families informed ...
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Personalized care for individual needs. Communities such as Regent Park Assisted Living and Memory Care, Andover Court, and Legend of Hutchinson offer customized care plans that cater to each resident's unique requirements. This individualized approach helps ensure that residents receive the best possible care.
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Waterloo review score based on 132 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 132 reviews of 89 Waterloo assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waterloo 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

Waterloo review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Waterloo, KS89 facilities
9.5
Pretty Prairie, KS8 facilities
8.5
Cheney, KS21 facilities

Review subcategories for Waterloo 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 132 reviews of 89 Waterloo assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waterloo 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.
Waterloo, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Waterloo assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterloo assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waterloo, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.7%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.9%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.9%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Waterloo 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 Waterloo Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waterloo, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.9%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waterloo 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 Waterloo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterloo, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.8%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterloo 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 Waterloo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterloo, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
31.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.2%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterloo 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 Waterloo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.1%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.1%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
16.9%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waterloo

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