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Merriam 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 99 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Merriam, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Merriam is about $5,207, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1892 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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The quality of care is a bit suspect when it comes to medication being giving. I believe over medicating is being applied in certain situations. The food lacks flavor and not near enough activities are being...
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.
A Warm and Welcoming CommunityWe know how difficult it is to care for a loved one dealing with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. We also understand how challenging it can feel to transition their care to someone else. But after you visit our memory care community in Overland Park, Kansas,...
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Golden LivingCenter is going really well. I have no complaints about it. It is very clean. The staff is very friendly. It has been an all around good experience.
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.
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, 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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My loved one likes the staff and the interaction with the staff. I like the business staff because they know what they are doing. The social workers, the speech therapist, and the director of therapy are...
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.
Indian Creek Healthcare Center provides top-of-the-line skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care in the community of Overland Park, Kansas. Our healthcare services include 24-hour skilled nursing care; lab and X-ray services; medical management; physical, speech, and occupational...
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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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So far so good. Except sometimes my loved one is depressed and doesn't want to get out of bed. She didn't want to eat which resulted in her fainting. I had to go over and take her to the ER. They could use a...
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.
Waterford SouthWaterford South is an assisted living community located in the quaint residential outskirts of Kansas City, Missouri. Just walking distance from a golf course and shopping mall, residents of Waterford South enjoy plenty of nearby entertainment and dining even while surrounded by a...
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I lived at Paraclete Manor apartments for 4 years . The manager is excellent and and does a great job. The maintenance workers are very good and work hard to keep everything nice. This building is on Brush...
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: 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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Great therapy!!! New management is very thorough. Nursing and cnas are very caring and make you feel at home. Building is older but care is best we've had. Would recommend for anyone looking for a loved one.
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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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....
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.
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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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...
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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My loved one likes it here at Overland Park!
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.
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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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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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: 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.
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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.
EPOCH Assisted Living of Overland Park is the residence of choice for increased independence. WE offer all the comforts of home and much more. The surroundings are charming and graceful with fine dining and exceptional amenities available to all our residents. And, most importantly, there is...
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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: 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.
AHC of Overland Park provides a unique solution to those looking for an alternative to a nursing home. The professionals at our state-of-the-art facility specialize in short-term nursing and rehabilitation. Under the direction of your physician, licensed nursing professionals provide twenty-four...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...
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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
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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Merriam, KS

The average cost of senior living in Merriam is $5,207 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Linwood, KS with an average of $5,021 per month.

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

Merriam, KS
$5,207/mo
$5,185/mo

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

Merriam, KS
$5,207/mo
$4,957/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

$5,260/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,207/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,087/mo
Studio
$5,467/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,592/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,762/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,013/mo

Senior living costs in Merriam 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: Merriam, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerriam, KSKansasU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,207/mo$4,957/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$5,330/mo$5,047/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,260/mo$4,957/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,712/mo$3,844/mo$4,160/mo
Nursing Homes
Merriam, KS:$5,207/mo
Kansas:$4,957/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Merriam, KS:$5,330/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Merriam, KS:$5,260/mo
Kansas:$4,957/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Merriam, KS:$3,712/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Merriam, KS, over time

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

Merriam, KSKS stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Merriam, KS

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Merriam 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
Merriam, KS$5,839/mo$5,839/mo0.0%
Kansas$5,914/mo$5,699/mo+3.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Merriam, KS
2024 average cost:$5,839/mo
2023 average cost:$5,839/mo
Percent change:0.0%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Merriam

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Merriam

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.

Westchester Village of Lenexa

4.6
Mom's 1st fall led to 9 weeks of pain and substandard care in rehab facilities and with her passing. During this 9 weeks it was decided that Mom and Dad would not be able to remain in their home of 50+ years and after extensive research Westchester Village was selected for their Assisted Living ...
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Silverado Lee's Summit Memory Care Community

4.6
I would say that it's hardest thing I've ever done to put my husband in this place. But I really don't think any other place would have been better. He wanted to be home, of course. The friendliness of the staff helped me. When my loved one tried to get out someone was there to prevent it. ...
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Merriam nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merriam nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merriam, 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 Merriam 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 Merriam 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
70.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
69.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.3%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Merriam 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 Merriam 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
57.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merriam 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 Merriam 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
53.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Merriam 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 Merriam communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
49.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
53.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merriam 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 Merriam offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
65.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
42.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.3%
0.4%
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Avenue 81, Brookdale Wornall Place and The Ashton on the Plaza are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Merriam, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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