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10 Best Nursing Homes in Melrose, KS

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Melrose nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Melrose, KS may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Melrose or another care type is right for you. Browse 26 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Melrose.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Empire City.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Five Mile, Edna and Garvin.

Nursing homes facilities near Melrose, KS

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Photo of Wildwood Senior Living
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All of the staff is super friendly and helpful. I love being able to message or call the nurse line if I need to. The food is excellent and the kitchen staff is also great. The outings are really nice to get...
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.
We do the work so that you can live the life you’ve always wanted.The Wildwood offers services and amenities that make life open and full of opportunity for residents. We bring events to residents. We take care of tidying up. We work with residents and families to make a health plan. We do the...
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My father was not here very long. The staff was very nice and understanding with his needs. They do have activities that are offered. The community is very nice and clean. I would recommend this for good...
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.
When you visit Oswego Home Place, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments. Our care...
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Our loved one at times is not very happy with the meals but other than that our loved one and our family are really happy with Carl Junction. She loves her apartment, whenever she needs something the staff...
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
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.
Photo of The Autumn Place
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: 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.
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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
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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.
Americare’s communities offer person-centered skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Resident needs and preferences take priority over work routines and standardized procedures. When you visit an Americare skilled nursing community you’ll see the difference. When you need a level of 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
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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.
Americare’s communities offer person-centered skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Resident needs and preferences take priority over work routines and standardized procedures. When you visit an Americare skilled nursing community you’ll see the difference. When you need a level of care...
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Photo of Seneca Home Place
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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.
Photo of Greenbriar
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Melrose, KS

The average cost of senior living in Melrose is $3,076 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Labette, KS with an average of $2,670 per month.

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

Melrose, KS
$3,076/mo
$3,102/mo
$3,371/mo

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

Melrose, KS
$3,076/mo
$4,817/mo
U.S. national average
$4,813/mo

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

$2,764/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,076/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,675/mo
Studio
$4,097/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,090/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,400/mo

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 Melrose

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Melrose

Wildwood Senior Living in Joplin, MO

5.0
I absolutely love Wildwood and so does dad. All the staff are very friendly. Really Care about the people who live here. The facility is not like a nursing facility. It feels like a home. It is beautiful. And kept completely clean

Melrose nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melrose nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melrose, 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 Melrose 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 Melrose that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Melrose, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Melrose 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 Melrose Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melrose, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melrose 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 Melrose partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melrose, KSNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Melrose 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 Melrose communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melrose, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Melrose 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 Melrose offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melrose, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
15.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
7.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Wildwood Senior Living, Oswego Home Place and Carl Junction Residential Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Melrose, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 26 nursing homes facilities near Melrose, Kansas. See the full list.

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