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10 Best Nursing Homes in Polk, KS
Polk 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 56 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Polk, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Polk is about $3,712, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 85 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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: 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
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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...
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
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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
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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.
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: 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...
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.
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 Polk, KS
The average cost of senior living in Polk is $3,712 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roseland, KS with an average of $3,496 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Polk, KS vs. the state and national average
Polk, KS
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Polk vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Polk
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Polk
Oak Pointe of Carthage
5.0
[name removed] was totally awesome and went over and above his duty rest. The staff seem pretty nice. I was most pleased with Carthage, but I've heard really bad things from Oak point in [location removed].
It might be a completely different experience. I've understand that [name removed] has ...
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Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Pittsburg
4.0
So far everything is working out well for my mother here. She has been in the hospital a bit, so her time has been limited. The staff have been pretty decent. The residents have been nice and friendly. I know she is going be safe and in good hands. So far this is a community I would recommend.
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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Polk nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polk, 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 Polk 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 Polk 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
56.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.9%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.9%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Polk 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 Polk Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Polk, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polk 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 Polk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Polk, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
43.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk 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 Polk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polk, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polk 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 Polk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polk, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
13.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oak Pointe of Carthage, Wildwood Senior Living and Spring River Christian Village are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Polk, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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