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10 Best Nursing Homes in Jefferson County, KS
Jefferson 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 191 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Jefferson County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Jefferson County is about $4,876, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2667 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Jarbalo, Linwood and Kickapoo.
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Beautiful place, the director of nursing was very caring and attentive. She listened to my mother's story and showed a sincere caring attitude. The therapy department and nursing staff were wonderful....
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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.
Nottingham Health and RehabilitationNottingham Health and Rehabilitation can be found in Olathe, Kansas. Olathe is the fourth most populated city in the state and is located in northeastern Kansas, counting approximately 150,000 people.With two public lakes, Olathe offers plenty of outdoor...
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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.
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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I've been a resident at Delmar of OP 41/2 years. I was going down the tubes Delmar of OP saved my life. Of course, I worked at it too! The family values is what carries the successful outcomes for residents...
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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.
Overland Park Center is a vibrant and cozy village of 248 residents and skilled, compassionate staff who create our homey atmosphere. Whether they are making Overland Park Center home, or staying short-term for rehab, while working toward a return to independent living, residents are treated to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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, 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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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.
NOW OPEN! Cedarhurst of Lawrence offers spacious apartments, cozy community lounges, and areas designated for a variety of activities, Cedarhurst of Lawrence offers each resident the opportunity to create lasting friendships and warm memories in their new home. Our staff is expertly trained in...
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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.
Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Lawrence, 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. Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living offers many...
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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: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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, 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.
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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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: 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: 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: 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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
Cost of nursing homes in Jefferson County, KS
The average cost of senior living in Jefferson County is $4,876 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Easton, KS with an average of $4,280 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Jefferson County, KS vs. nearby counties
Jefferson County, KS
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Jefferson County, KS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Jefferson County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Jefferson County, KS by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Jefferson County over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Jefferson County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Jefferson County
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.
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!
Jefferson County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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
58.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.6%
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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
50.8%
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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
44.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
39.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale College Square, Our Lady of Mercy Country Home and Senior Star at Wexford Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Jefferson County, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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