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Dexter 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 65 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dexter, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dexter is about $4,768, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 407 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dexter, KS

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What a wonderful community of residents and staff! Prairie Homestead is like living in a neighborhood where everyone knows each other and cares about all the neighbors. I never thought I wanted to leave my...
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.
As one begins to consider retirement years, it may be the Independent or Assisted Living opportunities at Prairie Homestead Senior Living that fits into your plans. Serving the Wichita community since 1965, Prairie Homestead is centered on the motivation and influence of the Christian faith. As...
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Mother has been well cared for. The food has been good for her and she has developed an appreciation for some of the staff, even though in her condition she tends to judge people rather harshly. The house...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
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Excellent care and knowledgeable and caring staff.
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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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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, 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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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, 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.
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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, 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.
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: 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.
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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
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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
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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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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
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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
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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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.
You want to feel at home whether you’re looking for long-term nursing service, short-term help recuperating from an injury or specialized Alzheimer’s care. We’re here for you. Regardless of your healthcare needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting. Our...
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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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Dexter, KS

The average cost of senior living in Dexter is $4,768 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Longton, KS with an average of $3,503 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Dexter, KS, vs. nearby cities

Dexter, KS
$4,768/mo
$4,932/mo
$4,559/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dexter, KS, vs. state and national averages

Dexter, KS
$4,768/mo
$4,957/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dexter, KS, vs. other senior living options

$4,771/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,768/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dexter, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,723/mo
Studio
$5,064/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,511/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,043/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,030/mo

Senior living costs in Dexter vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dexter, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDexter, KSKansasU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,768/mo$4,957/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,863/mo$5,047/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,771/mo$4,957/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,472/mo$3,844/mo$4,160/mo
Nursing Homes
Dexter, KS:$4,768/mo
Kansas:$4,957/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Dexter, KS:$4,863/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Dexter, KS:$4,771/mo
Kansas:$4,957/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Dexter, KS:$3,472/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Dexter, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Dexter 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.

Dexter, KSKS stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Dexter, KS

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Dexter 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
Dexter, KS$6,174/mo$5,442/mo+13.4%
Kansas$5,914/mo$5,699/mo+3.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Dexter, KS
2024 average cost:$6,174/mo
2023 average cost:$5,442/mo
Percent change:+13.4%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$5,914/mo
2023 average cost:$5,699/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Dexter

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dexter

Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Ponca City

5.0
I haven't had any concerns at all, they seem to do a really good job taking care of her. I have been so satisfied and happy. It's clean, the employees are very friendly. I am there all the time, I have never seen any one of them turn their head to not speak to me. I could not be any happier it's ...
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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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Regent Park Assisted Living and Memory Care in Wichita, KS

4.4
The staff are very helpful and courteous. The staff does tend to get just and in a routine of what they need to get done that day but everyone is very helpful overall. The facility is very clean and it is understandable that it might be a little tricky to totally eliminate some smells.

Dexter nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dexter nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dexter, 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 Dexter 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 Dexter 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
44.2%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.5%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.6%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.1%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dexter 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 Dexter Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dexter, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.2%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dexter 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 Dexter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dexter, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Dexter 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 Dexter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dexter, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
32.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dexter 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 Dexter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
17.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.6%
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Sedgwick Plaza, Andover Court and Chisholm Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dexter, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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