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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wichita, KS

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Are you looking for the best assisted living facilities in Wichita for your loved one? Wichita is a favored spot for retirees due to its lively community and warm summers. As the “air capital of the world,” this city is sure to provide your loved one with ample amusement and assistance.

This vibrant city has 15 A Place for Mom partnered assisted living facilities, all of which are located within a 10-mile radius of the downtown area. Residents of these communities can look forward to personalized care, tasty and nutritious meals, a safe environment, and enriching social activities.

This guide covers everything you need to know about assisted living in Wichita. We will look at costs and payment options, regulations, demographics, useful resources to help your loved one settle down in the city, and let’s not forget all the attractions that make Wichita a unique hotspot for retirees.

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Average starting price $X,XXX/month
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Recent reviews of Assisted Living in Wichita, KS
4 / 5.0

Even though Comfort and Love community (just like many others) is really expensive, we are very happy with the genuine care our loved one has been receiving. Most of the care givers there are absolutely wonderful - one of the care givers for our loved one even went out of her way and used her own mo...

4.7 / 5.0

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 super ...

5 / 5.0

They are amazing, we searched high and low for a good facility for 2 years. I popped in at 8 o'clock last night and they were doing a puzzle with him. The nurse is super accommodating and she even brings him meals from home when he does not like the food being served. The staff are always kind and e...

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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.
Reflection Living of Hidden LakesReflection Living of Hidden Lakes is located in Wichita, KS in Sedgewick County. This residential care home provides the assistance that you are looking for in an area that is filled with things to do and see. Set on the Arkansas River, Wichita provides residents...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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Marjorie's Home was wonderful. I just loved it. The beautiful home, caring staff, and compassionate directors were all great. Unfortunately, my Mom began displaying aggressive behaviors and safety became a...
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.
Marjorie's Home/ TL is a residential care home located in the cultural city of Wichita, Kansas in Sedgewick County. Residents and visitors enjoy many attractions in this bustling city. There are many parks to spend lazy days enjoying the art of nature and many galleries to enjoy the art of man....
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Costs of assisted living in the Wichita area

According to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data, the average actual costs for assisted living are $4,444 per month.[01] This sum includes all associated fees and add-on service fees. Services and amenities that are commonly included in the costs include assistance with daily activities, meals and dining, transportation services or parking areas for seniors with their own cars, housekeeping, recreation, and enriching common room activities.

Please note that the following figures represent the average baseline area costs without any add-on fees.

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Average monthly costs

Wichita, KS

$5,079

How people pay for assisted living in Wichita

Assisted living facilities include all their costs in a flat monthly fee. Seniors who are planning to retire to one of these communities in Wichita have several options when it comes to payment sources. In the following section, we’ll look at private ways to pay, VA benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid as financial resources.

Private pay methods

Private methods are usually the first options that seniors turn to. Such income sources commonly include pensions, savings accounts, as well as good investment returns. Other means also include the following:

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Number of veterans who live in Wichita

About 23% of Wichita veterans are 75+

If you or a family member are a veteran looking to settle down in Wichita, it’s important to know that there are benefits available. These benefits are geared specifically toward helping veterans pay for assisted living and other expenses. In this section, we’ll introduce you to all the resources you need to apply for those benefits.

The most generous VA option is Aid and Attendance. This option is specifically geared toward those who need help with daily activities. To qualify, you must already be receiving a VA Pension and one of the following criteria must be met:

  • You need help with activities of daily living
  • You are bedbound most of the day
  • You have limited eyesight

The VA benefits system is known for being difficult. To make the process less frustrating, it’s essential to contact the right offices or individuals who can provide you with the assistance that you need to process a successful application.

Veteran service officers are regional experts in this matter. Regardless of whether you think you qualify for benefits or not, the first step in the application process should be to contact your local veterans service officers. They can guide you through the complexities of the system and even point out extra benefits that you might not be aware of that you qualify for. Check out the resources below to help you get started.

Resources for Wichita veterans

Veteran service officers and resources

Kansas DAV and Regional Office
5500 E. Kellogg Ave.
Wichita, KS 67218
Phone: 316-688-6722

Kansas VFW and Local Veterans Service Officers
5500 E. Kellogg Drive, Bldg 61
Wichita, KS 67218
Email: ksvfwhq@kvfw.kscoxmail.com

Supportive Services for Veteran Families
437 N. Topeka St.
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: 316-202-0637
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

KanVet
Phone: 785-762-8870
Email: joseph.comfort@ks.gov
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Operation Second Chance
Phone: 301-972-1080
Phone: 888-672-4838

Medicaid

The Medicaid program in Kansas is called the KanCare Medical Assistance Program. Medicaid is a health care program that supports low-income elderly, but in this case, it cannot be used to pay the rent at assisted living facilities. However, it can go toward necessary in-home medical care. The most common program that assists seniors through KanCare for in-house care is the Home and Community-Based Service waiver program, or HCBS waiver.

If you’re not currently covered, you can check your eligibility for Medicaid in Kansas, and you can also conveniently apply online by filling out the application for KanCare. Should you struggle with navigating the process, there’s no need to feel lost. The local Agency on Aging and the local ombudsman are always at hand to assist seniors with any problems and queries related to Medicaid. Their contact details can be found in the resources section below.

Wichita resident Medicaid resources

Kansas Medicaid resources

Kansas Department of Health & Environment
1000 SW Jackson St.
Topeka, KS 66612
Email: kdhe.info@ks.gov
Phone: 785-296-1500
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Central Plains Area Agency on Aging (CPAAA)
Ronald Reagan building
271 W. Third St. N, Suite 500
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: 855-200-2372
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Local KanCare Ombudsman
Kerrie Bacon
Phone: 855-643-8180
Satellite Office Direct Phone:  316-978-3567
Relay: 711
Email: KanCare.Ombudsman@ks.gov
Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Thursday, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Medicare

As a federal health program, Medicare aims to provide health insurance for people who are 65 and older. It does not cover the custodial costs of assisted living. But when a doctor and Medicare professionals determine that you have a valid medically necessary cost, then Medicare will cover those expenses.

Costs covered by Medicare often include the following: medical social services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, part-time home health aide services, occasional skilled nursing care, speech therapy, and injectable osteoporosis drugs.

Kansas has three Medicare Savings Programs (MSP). Each of these programs will cover different levels of Medicare expenses like premiums and copayments. Another way Medicare can help is through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which coordinates care for seniors who are at least 55 years old and need a level of care that would normally qualify them for a nursing home.

To apply for Medicare, go to the Social Security Administration office, or apply for Medicare online. This might seem like a complex maze if you’ve never applied to Medicare before, but the local ombudsman can clarify any queries you may have on eligibility, successful applications, and more. The Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) is a completely free service staffed with advocates ready to answer all your questions on Medicare and help you start the process.

Wichita resident Medicare resources

Local Medicare assistance

Social Security Administration Office
3216 N. Cypress Drive
Wichita, KS 67226
Phone: 800-772-1213
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Kansas Region-4 Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Marilyn Randa
Phone: 316-347-1429
Email: Marilyn.Randa@ks.gov

Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK)
Phone: 800-860-5260
Fax: 785-296-0256

Kansas Medicare programs

KanCare Medicare Savings Program
Phone: 1-800-792-4884

Kansas Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
503 S. Kansas Ave.
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: 785-296-8288
Email: KDADS_PACE@ks.gov

Understand Kansas laws and regulations for assisted living facilities

All assisted living facilities in Kansas must be licensed. The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) licenses all adult care homes in the state, including assisted living communities. KDADS inspections are conducted on a regular basis and check that facilities comply with all federal and state requirements for safety, health, quality of care, medication management policies, staffing requirements, resident rights, and infection control procedures. KDADS provides a public database where you can view facilities and their inspection reports.

Kansas assisted living facilities (ALF) must follow these statutes and regulations, which defines ALFs as place caring for six or more residents who need personal care and supervised nursing care. The facility itself must have a variety of services available 24/7 that support the residents’ independence.

No particular staff ratios are set forth in the regulations, but the facility is required to have what is deemed a sufficient number to provide care at all times. Someone must always be awake, and all staff must pass a criminal background check.

Kansas also licenses small, private residences as adult care homes, also called boarding care homes. These are for no more than 10 people who can mostly manage their daily affairs on their own, but do need some assistance with activities of daily living. These homes do not offer the level of care that an assisted living facility does.

Kansas Department of Health contact information

Kansas Department of Health & Environment
1000 SW Jackson St.
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: 785-296-1500
Hours: Monday though Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

COVID-19 regulations for Wichita assisted living facilities

Currently, there are no specific guidelines for residents to adhere to in Wichita’s assisted living communities to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

It’s worth noting that some assisted living communities might have their own COVID-19 rules. If you’re interested in a particular facility, don’t hesitate to contact them to find out more about their COVID-19 safety strategies.

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Vaccinations.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends avoiding those who are infected and to stay up to date with your vaccinations.

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Masking.

Masks should be worn around the vulnerable and by those with COVID-19.

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Facility cleanliness.

Facilities must be cleaned regularly with a high-grade disinfectant.

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Quarantining.

Self-isolate when diagnosed with COVID-19.

Get to know assisted living in Wichita

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4.2/5.0 average in-network rating
80% of our partner communities in Wichita are pet-friendly
73% of these partner communities in Wichita offer memory care
80% of these communities in Wichita offer full medication management
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Number of people we have referred to our partner communities in Wichita
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Average age of resident we have referred to partner communities in Wichita
Gender split: 66% female

What to expect from assisted living in Wichita

When it comes to assisted living in Wichita, you can expect a safe community where residents are still generally active, but they receive assistance with daily necessities such as grooming, going to the bathroom, dressing, and other services designed to make all of life’s chores a little easier.

The comforts of home

With cozy living spaces and furnished patios, our partner assisted living communities offer apartments and units that are designed to make aging more comfortable. Many offer wheelchair-accessible showers and entrances, housekeeping, and laundry services. Some facilities also provide parking spaces or even garages for residents and transportation services for those without vehicles. At the end of the day, assisted living in Wichita equals comfort and freedom of movement.

Residential activities are popular and engaging

Assisted living facilities in Wichita offer their residents a plethora of fun and educational activities. Residents can visit in-house libraries, beauty salons, and common rooms, meet on the outside patio, or watch a sports event together in the TV room. Such facilities also offer clubs (think walking and gardening, arts and crafts), fitness activities, outings, barbecues, parties, and hobby-orientated classes and programs. Many facilities organize outings to local restaurants and attractions.

Locations that work for everyone

No matter what you want to be near, there is a facility that’s conveniently located for your needs. Some of our partner facilities are near quiet local parks, while others are located next to major shopping centers and local restaurants. Nearby grocery stores and pharmacies make running errands easy.

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Unfamiliar with Wichita? Highlights for seniors

62,586

Number of seniors over the age of 65 currently living in Wichita[02]

16%
Percentage of seniors 65 and older within the Wichita population[02]
$45,492

Median annual income for Wichita seniors 65 and older[02]

Health care for seniors in Wichita

As the largest city in Kansas, Wichita is home to several first-class medical centers and hospitals that can meet all the health care needs of area residents.

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Ascension Via Christi St. Francis

Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems. It’s rated as Wichita’s No. 1 hospital.

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Wesley Medical Center

Wesley Medical Center has national rankings in three adult specialties, and most patients agree that they would recommend Wesley to others.

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Robert J. Dole Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Center

The VA hospital in Wichita services the health care needs of area veterans.

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Transportation for seniors in Wichita, KS

Most people in Wichita rely on their own personal transport to get around. Indeed, Wichita is categorized as a “car-dependent city.” This is already concerning for seniors with assisted living needs, but the walk score also suggests that walking might not be the most effective means to go shopping. Wichita has a walk score of 35 out of 100 (the higher the number, the easier you can walk any given area), meaning that seniors require transport to run errands in Wichita.[06]

The good news is that 67% of our partner assisted living facilities offer free transportation services, while 53% provide them at-cost. But if you need other means of getting around, public transportation in Wichita is available but limited.

Veterans can travel for free via Wichita Public Transit’s “Veterans Ride Free” Program. Every fixed route bus in the city is also ADA compliant, but for seniors with more challenging physical or mental conditions, Wichita offers a fleet of shuttles called Paratransit, while some assisted living communities might also offer their own forms of transport for residents.

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Bike Score

Senior activities in Wichita

Wichita is a popular retirement destination, and not just because the city offers high-tier assisted living arrangements. Wichita is also packed with opportunities that cater to every level of mobility, and there are endless activities that seniors can do together with their family and friends. In other words, if you’re a social butterfly with a taste for culture, entertainment, and fine cuisine, then Wichita might just be the perfect place to spend your golden years.

Roll the dice at the Kansas Star Casino

Just outside of Wichita is a hotspot for seniors who fancy their luck at machines and game tables. The high-energy Kansas Star Casino provides fresh meals, and luxury units if you decide to stay over. This gorgeous complex certainly takes a few days (or a few visits) to fully appreciate.

Nourish your explorer’s spirit

There’s nothing like taking your best friends or family and going on a sightseeing trip. In this regard, Wichita is a gem. There is truly something for everyone, especially if the past holds a special fascination. History fans can visit the city’s surprisingly vast collection of specialty museums, such as the Museum of World Treasures. Not only do they provide hours of learning and looking at artifacts from bygone eras, but seniors are also given special entry fee discounts.

Tours for active seniors

There is no shortage of things to do for assisted living residents who are still active. In particular, Wichita has a great culture of self-guided tours and scavenger hunts that is guaranteed to be a social hit for you and your friends. The scavenger hunts also have interesting themes, so wonder no more what you’ll be doing on a lazy afternoon.

Take a break in nature

One of the most passive activities for seniors (but not boring) is to spend a day at the natural wonders that Wichita has to offer. There are two major attractions. The first is Wichita’s comprehensive zoo. If you’d rather admire stunning foliage and flowers, then head on over to the city’s famous botanical garden. Both sanctuaries boast thousands of species, so you’ll see something new with every visit. There are also several green parks and plains where you can unfurl that picnic blanket and have a peaceful meal out in nature.

Live performances and good food

Wichita is home to a wide variety of theaters and live shows. From small to large, these companies offer entertaining live musicals, performances, concerts, and acting. Once the show is over and dinner time is looming, the city offers a variety of restaurants with amazing menus, drinks, and entertainment of their own.

Frequently Asked Questions

Parkwest, Regent Park Assisted Living and Memory Care and Azria Health Wichita are the top-rated Assisted Living facilities near Wichita, KS. These Assisted Living facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.

The average cost of Assisted Living in Wichita is 5078.93 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.

References

  1. A Place for Mom. (2022). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  2. United States Census Bureau. (2021). Population Estimates 2021: Wichita, Kansas [Data set].

  3. U.S. News & World Report. (2022). Ascension Via Christi Hospital Wichita.

  4. U.S. News & World Report. (2022). Wesley Medical Center.

  5. U.S. News. (2023). Robert J. Dole Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

  6. Walk Score. (2023). Wichita.

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A Place for Mom. (2022). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

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United States Census Bureau. (2021). Population Estimates 2021: Wichita, Kansas [Data set].

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U.S. News & World Report. (2022). Ascension Via Christi Hospital Wichita.

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U.S. News & World Report. (2022). Wesley Medical Center.

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Walk Score. (2023). Wichita.