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10 Best Nursing Homes in Akron, KS

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Akron is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 16 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Akron, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Akron is about $4,316, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 40 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Akron, KS

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Photo of Brookdale Derby
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11 Floor plan available
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The Staff is excellent. They are caring and friendly. I feel like my mother is well taken care of. The activities are okay but I think more thought could be put into them. My mom doesn't like participating...
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.
A Rich and Full RetirementPrepare to discover a rich and full retirement here in our assisted living community in Derby, Kansas. You will love the intimate, single-story building that provides you with endless opportunities to explore new hobbies and make new friends. Because we handle all the...
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8.0
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With the activities - I don't know what activities they had because is wasn't there to see what all he was doing and it was not communicated with me. The director [name removed] and [name removed] went...
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.
Alderbrook Village Provides a Resident-Centered Approach that Celebrates the Life of Each of our ResidentsWelcome to Arkansas City’s finest assisted living community and to the many exciting choices available to you at Alderbrook Village. In our community the amenities and supportive options are...
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I think it's a very nice place. I always feel very welcomed there when I visit. Everyone is very friendly. The administrator is a very nice woman and has helped me out immensely. It's always very tidy. ...
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.
Homestead of Derby is a senior care community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Derby, KS.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require 24-hour care. Homestead of Derby offers many services and amenities including...
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We have not been able to visit the community yet due to the restrictions, however they just recently opened back up so we will get to go visit over Easter weekend. Our loved one is very happy at the Glen...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
At Glen Carr House Memory Care in Derby, our memory care houses are intimate, warm environments that focus on the needs of our residents in a uniquely personal fashion. Each suite opens to a great room that includes a cozy fireplace, comfy chairs and a kitchen space where residents will find a...
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I think they do a great job overall at Winfield Rest Haven, it's been a great fit for Mom! It is very clean and they have all kinds of activities. Some activities include therapy pets, games, parties for...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
Photo of Maria Court
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 Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
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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Cost of nursing homes in Akron, KS

The average cost of senior living in Akron is $4,316 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Burden, KS with an average of $3,700 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Akron, KS vs. nearby cities

Akron, KS
$4,316/mo
$4,795/mo
$4,323/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Akron, KS vs. the state and national average

Akron, KS
$4,316/mo
$4,829/mo
U.S. national average
$4,841/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Akron vs. other types of senior living

$4,232/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,316/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Akron, KS by room type

Studio
$4,672/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,833/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Akron over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Akron

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Akron

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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Glen Carr House in Derby, KS

4.0
My mother was at Glen Carr for over a year before she passed. At first I thought she need more attention than what she was getting but by going there on a daily basis I saw that my mother had her own mind and did her own thing which sometimes was in conflict to her own best interest. When I was ...
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Brookdale Derby

4.6
I would recommend touring because the staff is really great and it a good atmosphere. I have already recommended it to friends! The staff was welcoming when my brother and I visited. The director took her time with us and answered all of our questions. The place was clean and cheery. It was in ...
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Akron nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Akron nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Akron, 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 Akron nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Akron that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Akron, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Akron nursing homes

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 Akron Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Akron, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Akron nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Akron partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Akron, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Akron nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Akron communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Akron, KSNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Akron nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Akron offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Akron, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Homestead of Wellington, Winfield Senior Living and Brookdale Derby are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Akron, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 16 nursing homes facilities near Akron, Kansas. See the full list.

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