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10 Best Nursing Homes in Atchison County, KS
Atchison County 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 161 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Atchison County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Atchison County is about $4,558, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1176 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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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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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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Atchison County, KS
The average cost of senior living in Atchison County is $4,558 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kickapoo Tribal Center, KS with an average of $3,065 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Atchison County, KS vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Atchison County, KS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Atchison County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Atchison County, KS by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Atchison County over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Atchison County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Atchison County
Lexington Park in Topeka, KS
4.0
I was very impressed with our experience at Lexington Park, it's a very nice place for independent senior living! It's a nice looking place, the people are all very friendly, and the apartments are a very nice size for the price! I would highly recommend them!
Vintage Park at Atchison
5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
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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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Atchison County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Atchison County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Atchison County, 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 Atchison County 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 Atchison County 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
50.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Atchison County 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 Atchison County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Atchison County 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 Atchison County 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
35.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Atchison County 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 Atchison County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Atchison County 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 Atchison County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Senior Star at Wexford Place, Shawnee Hills Senior Living and The Burlington Creek Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Atchison County, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 161 nursing homes facilities near Atchison County, Kansas. See the full list.
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