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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fort Scott, KS

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Fort Scott 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 11 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fort Scott, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fort Scott is about $4,080, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 10 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Fort Scott, KS

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I would most definitely give Bristol Manor of Nevada five stars in each category. They have a great staff it was the best choice for my mother. It's a small facility. They treat everyone like family. [name...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Country Place is now called Credo Senior Living. I believe it's still under the same management but different owners. Unclear. The ED was fired or resigned. The interim director is adequate but I don't know...
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.
If Country Place® Living feels like home, it’s purely intentional. This is a community in thetruest sense. We set out to create Country Place® Living with the understanding that ourlives are all about relationships - with our friends, loved ones, the folks we see every day inour surroundings....
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Overall my husband received good care. They were very attentive to his needs at this community. All of my interactions with the staff were mostly very positive. This was an open community also and they were...
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.
Our Mission is to foster peace of mind for our residents and their loved ones and to enhance each resident's individuality, promote their dignity and lovingly encourage their independence. At Country Place Memory Care, every effort has been made to ensure that you or your loved one are provided...
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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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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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Fort Scott, KS

The average cost of senior living in Fort Scott is $4,080 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Paul, KS with an average of $3,611 per month.

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

Fort Scott, KS
$4,080/mo
$4,487/mo
$4,082/mo

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

Fort Scott, KS
$4,080/mo
$4,860/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

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

$4,080/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,080/mo

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

Studio
$2,637/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,185/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,500/mo

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fort Scott

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fort Scott

Credo Senior Living in Fort Scott, KS

3.5
We chose Country Place because my parents were both in another Country Place in another location so we knew the company. When speaking to my dads doctor, they also recommended this location for memory care. The staff has turned over so we do not have a good feel for the new staff quite yet, but ...
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Bristol Manor of Nevada

5.0
Great place... They treat dad like he was their parent. Best decision we ever made.

Fort Scott nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Scott nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Scott, 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 Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott 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
62.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Scott, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
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
50%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Scott, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Scott, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Scott, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bristol Manor of Nevada, Anew Healthcare of Pleasanton and Country Place Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fort Scott, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Fort Scott, Kansas. See the full list.

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