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Saint Marys 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 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Saint Marys, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Saint Marys is about $5,184, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 175 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Saint Marys, KS

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Photo of Park West Plaza
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116 reviews
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Definitely recommend! The cottages are beautiful and staff are very attentive and supportive. Located close to small beautiful lake with a walking path. Grocery store and drug store easy to walk to. Very...
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.
Park West Plaza is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with Independent Living, Assisted Living, Reflections Memory Care, and a Skilled Nursing Home all on one campus. We are committed to providing quality services in a warm, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized...
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I would now rate it a 4, but there was an extended time where it was a 2 and we would have moved her if she had not had pneumonia and wasn't so confused. After many discussions with the staff and management...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Wichita, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Wichita, Kansas, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care for...
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Photo of Dove Estates Senior Living
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8.0
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8.0
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They have been super - my sister has done remarkably well here. Even her doctor thinks so. She walks to the dining rom and knows her way around. She is in their book club and does puzzles as well - they have...
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.
Welcome to Dove Estates Senior Living Community. We offer Assisted Living in our apartments; Independent Living at The Villas; rehabilitation services; and respite, short-term care stays. At Dove you can continue your active lifestyle the way you choose free from the hassels of home ownership....
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7.9
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The administrative staff is extremely helpful and friendly. The facility is very attractive and kept clean and welcoming. Friendly, helpful staff. Clean, attractive facility. Very reasonable rates.
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.
Who We AreAvita Assisted Living and Memory Care at Rolling Hills is more than just a senior living facility. It is a home away from home. From the cozy private rooms to the daily activities, we strive to make your time here feel like an extension of life in your own home.Enjoy time with your...
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prior to covid, it was the best for money, but as we all know covid caused issues for everyone. Room sizes are above average, and the food was satisfactory with a good variety. I would recommend this...
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.
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...
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Staff was very, very friendly, very clean. Food was very good. They delivered meals to my aunt when she did not feel like going to the diner would’ve love to stay longer, but my aunt needed more care and...
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.
Photo of The Villas at Dove Estates Senior Living Community
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.
Photo of Clear Mind Center at Avita Rolling Hills
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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.
A state of the art program, only the second of its kind in the nation, in partnership with Dr. Sandison's Marama model, we follow world-renowned Dr. Bredesen's Protocol to stop cognitive decline and even reverse Dementia symptoms.Our goal is to return you to independent living. We provide the...
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Cost of nursing homes in Saint Marys, KS

The average cost of senior living in Saint Marys is $5,184 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pretty Prairie, KS with an average of $4,759 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Saint Marys, KS, vs. nearby cities

Saint Marys, KS
$5,184/mo
$5,093/mo

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

Saint Marys, KS
$5,184/mo
$4,957/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$5,195/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,184/mo

Nursing homes costs in Saint Marys, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,640/mo
Studio
$5,721/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,852/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,498/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,935/mo

Senior living costs in Saint Marys 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: Saint Marys, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint Marys, KSKansasU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,184/mo$4,957/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,219/mo$5,047/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,195/mo$4,957/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,839/mo$3,844/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Saint Marys, KS:$5,184/mo
Kansas:$4,957/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Saint Marys, KS:$5,219/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Saint Marys, KS:$5,195/mo
Kansas:$4,957/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Saint Marys, KS:$3,839/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Saint Marys, KS, over time

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

Saint Marys, KSKS stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Saint Marys, KS

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Saint Marys 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
Saint Marys, KS$6,385/mo$5,660/mo+12.8%
Kansas$5,914/mo$5,699/mo+3.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Saint Marys, KS
2024 average cost:$6,385/mo
2023 average cost:$5,660/mo
Percent change:+12.8%
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 Saint Marys

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Saint Marys

Vintage Park at Waterfront in Wichita, KS

4.9
It's a friendly, well-run place. The food is varied, and it's good quality. It tastes like something you'd get at a restaurant. They clean the rooms weekly. They seem to not be staffed well enough sometimes, so you have to wait a little longer if you need help. I think they have a hard time ...
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Dove Estates Senior Living in Goddard, KS

4.7
We chose Dove Estates because we liked the overall atmosphere pf the facility and after walking around during the tour, the residents were all out and about and would come up and say hi to us. Everyone was just very friendly. The apartments themselves are also very nice. The staff were always ...
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Homestead of Derby

4.9
The community is loving, caring, and empathetic towards the residents. I couldn't put my parents in a better place. The community works well with hospice. The food is pretty good for the residents. The portion sizes are good with wide variety. It would be helpful if more salads would be ...
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Saint Marys nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Marys nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Marys, 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 Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Saint Marys, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
87.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Saint Marys, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
62.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saint Marys, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
75%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint Marys, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint Marys, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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