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10 Best Nursing Homes in Block, KS
Block 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 244 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Block, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Block is about $4,897, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2861 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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...
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.
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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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Block, KS
The average cost of senior living in Block is $4,897 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blue Mound, KS with an average of $4,229 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Block, KS vs. the state and national average
Block, KS
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Block vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Block, KS by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Block over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Block
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Block
Villages of 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.
Vintage Park at Ottawa
4.7
This is a nice place for your loved one to be. I would recommend to take your loved one to see the community. If you can stay a little bit and see activities in the community you will be able to see how things go.
Block nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Block nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Block, 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 Block 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 Block that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Block, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.1%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Block 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 Block Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Block, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Block 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 Block partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Block, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Block 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 Block communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Block, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Block 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 Block offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.7%
0.4%
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Brookdale College Square, Senior Star at Wexford Place and Shawnee Hills Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Block, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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