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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Westwood, KS
Assisted living costs in Westwood average about $5,115 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 62 communities in Westwood. Our detailed directory has 1439 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Overland Park, Kansas City and Lee's Summit.
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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.
EPOCH Assisted Living of Overland Park is the residence of choice for increased independence. WE offer all the comforts of home and much more. The surroundings are charming and graceful with fine dining and exceptional amenities available to all our residents. And, most importantly, there 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.
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.
Smaller is Better For the Memory-Impaired In quality medical care, as a general rule, bigger is better: Where memory loss disorders are concerned, this rule is quite the opposite. Everything about a ComfortCare Home is designed to make the surroundings familiar, the care...
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 Leawood, Kansas.
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 decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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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.
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They are professional. The staff is attentive. They are open to suggestions. They show care toward residents. It is clean and smells nice. The food is good. The room size is sufficient. The layout is nice.
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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Cost of assisted living in Westwood, KS
The average cost of senior living in Westwood is $5,115 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leavenworth, KS with an average of $4,926 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Westwood, KS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Westwood, KS vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Westwood, KS by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Westwood over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Westwood, KS
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What families are saying about assisted living in Westwood
Recent reviews for assisted living in Westwood
Jackson Creek Memory Care in Independence, MO
4.8
It is always a heartbreaking situation to have to place one's ailing parent in a memory care unit. Mom lived out her days with the staff singing to her and smiling with her. They encouraged her to be active and move her extremities. She was well fed and well taken care of. No nursing home is ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Communication between families and staff. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff to keep everyone informed and make sure care needs are being met. At Sunrise of Lenexa, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually.
Individualized attention for unique resident needs. Residents and their families often report feeling assured by the individualized attention provided in some communities. For example, at Sunrise of Lenexa, staff members accommodate specific needs, such as helping with medication management and providing companionship for those who may be more ...
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Consistently maintained community spaces. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting specifically on upkeep, whether it's for the private rooms or group areas. Residents of Trustwell Living of Raytown mention the pristine bathooms and renovated patio and dining room.
Genuinely caring and compassionate staff. Many families express appreciation for the friendly and caring nature of the staff at their community. Reviews for Chapters of Town Center frequently mention the long-term friendships that residents and their family members have developed with the communities' caregivers.
Engaging activities for residents. Activities were a key feature mentioned in many reviews, with families praising the wide range of offerings at communities like Avenue 81. Movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes helped residents stay engaged and active.
Flexible meal options to accommodate preferences and dietary needs. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At the Trustwell Living at Mission Springs, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, so residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
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Westwood review score based on 248 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 248 reviews of 56 Westwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Westwood 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
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Review subcategories for Westwood 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 248 reviews of 56 Westwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Westwood 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.Westwood, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Westwood assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Westwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Westwood, 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 Westwood 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 Westwood 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
73.2%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.1%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.3%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.3%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.9%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Westwood 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 Westwood 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
60.7%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.1%
32.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Westwood 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 Westwood 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
51.8%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.8%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48.2%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.8%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Westwood 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 Westwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
48.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.9%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
58.9%
35.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.4%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Westwood 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 Westwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.9%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.2%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.9%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.6%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
40.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.6%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
67.9%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
41.1%
29.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Westwood
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 Westwood protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale College Square, Our Lady of Mercy Country Home and Shawnee Hills Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Westwood, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 62 assisted living facilities near Westwood, Kansas. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Westwood, Kansas are Our Lady of Mercy Country Home and Shawnee Hills Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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