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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lawrence, KS

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Assisted living costs in Lawrence average about $4,833 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Lawrence. Our detailed directory has 60 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Brandon Woods at Alvamar
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Overall, I am satisfied with the experience. The caring staff is really caring and establish genuine human contact, which is the most important.
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.
Brandon Woods Retirement Community Brandon Woods Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Lawrence, Kansas, in Douglas County and home to about 88,000 people. Located along the Wakarusa and Kansas Rivers, residents will enjoy this beautiful college town with its park-like...
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I am moving out of The Windsor in a couple of weeks. Surprisingly, my health has improved enough that I can now live on my own. I’ve made so many friends here. Some folks who live here are unhappy...
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.
The Windsor of Lawrence is a licensed assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We honor each resident's...
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55 Floor plans available
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The staff is so nice, but their wait staff is slow, however it is restaurant styled so it is to be expected. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
The expert staff at Homestead of Eudora is here to help you and your family find the best possible care solution. Our senior living team will begin by assessing you or your loved one’s particular needs in order to match you to the correct level of care. We provide different levels of care to meet...
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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.
Photo of Lawrence Presbyterian Manor
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44 Floor plans available
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 COOPERS HOME CARE #1
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of COOPERS HOME CARE #3
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
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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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
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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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Neuvant House takes very good care of their residents. My mother in law is in memory care and she always has her hair and nails done and is well put together. The building looks industrial from the outside...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Neuvant House of Lawrence is an assisted living community providing Alzheimer's and dementia care in the city of Lawrence, Kansas. Lawrence is the home of the University of Kansas, and this city of just over 100,000 people is filled with many cultural and artistic opportunities. At Neuvant House,...

Cost of assisted living in Lawrence, KS

The average cost of senior living in Lawrence is $4,833 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carbondale, KS with an average of $4,778 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lawrence, KS vs. nearby cities

Lawrence, KS
$4,833/mo
$4,956/mo
$5,456/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lawrence, KS vs. the state and national average

Lawrence, KS
$4,833/mo
$4,947/mo
U.S. national average
$4,726/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lawrence vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,833/mo
$4,484/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lawrence, KS by room type

Studio
$5,853/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,669/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,025/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Lawrence over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lawrence, KS

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Lawrence.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lawrence

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lawrence

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.

Homestead of Eudora

4.9
We chose it because of the newness, cleanliness, and convenient location for family. The staff members really took my mom under their wing and made her feel comfortable here. It is a very close knit group, everyone sits together and they do not stay in their rooms. They do offer a lot of ...
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Hillside Village of Desoto in DeSoto, KS

4.3
I'm glad I put my mom here. For the most part, the staff is friendly, helpful, and kind. I really truly love the day nurse, we've gotten very close. I can call/text her at any time and she always responds. She keeps me informed and updated on mom. I visit often and I'm able to get in anytime, ...
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Lawrence assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lawrence assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lawrence, 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 Lawrence assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Lawrence 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
54.5%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
54.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
56.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lawrence assisted living

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 Lawrence Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lawrence assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lawrence 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
45.5%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
34.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Lawrence assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lawrence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lawrence assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Lawrence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.1%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lawrence

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Kansas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Lawrence protect seniors.

Learn about Kansas Assisted Living regulations

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Brandon Woods at Alvamar, The Windsor of Lawrence and Benton House of Lenexa are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lawrence, Kansas. See full list of communities.

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