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Meadowlark Estates

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4430 Bauer Farm Drive, Lawrence, KS 66049

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This is the best community that I have seen - they strive to preserve and bolster independence. They have volunteers from the resident community that contribute their time and passion to the overall community, such as tending the indoor plants (they are thriving!), gardening outside (veget

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Meadowlark Estates

The well-manicured grounds and stately architecture are just some of the many perks residents can enjoy while living at Meadowlark Estates. This independent living community in Lawrence, Kansas, features roomy apartments with patios overlooking trellises filled with vegetables grown by residents. Active seniors will enjoy exploring all that Lawrence has to offer with the assistance of transportation services provided by the community.

Community Services and Amenities

Meadowlark Estates is perfect for independent seniors wishing to continue their active retirement lifestyle. The community offers tons of opportunities to participate in the arts, learn new skills, and enjoy intellectual and cultural pursuits. Popular activities include:

  • creative writing classes
  • book and garden clubs
  • discussion groups
  • creative arts projects
  • scheduled outings
  • social events
  • cooking demonstrations …and more!

This community offers independent living in a safe, caring environment where seniors can be surrounded by their peers. Professional and attentive staff are always available to check up on resident needs. They can also coordinate with private home care providers to help with more advanced medical conditions. Physical and occupational therapy is offered, and there is an on-site management team available day and night to assist residents.

For a reasonable fee, residents enjoy access to regular fitness programs, three chef-prepared meals served daily, planned activities and events, weekly housekeeping...

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4430 Bauer Farm Drive, Lawrence, KS 66049

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Pet friendly

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Amenities
at Meadowlark Estates

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • No Sugar
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Vegan
  • Organic
  • Meals Provided
  • Guest Meals
  • Gluten-free
  • Professional Chef
  • Room Service

Room Amenities

  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Kitchenette
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Bath Tubs
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Ground Floor Units

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro

Transportation & parking

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Pet Care Available

Common areas

  • Barber Shop
  • Central Fireplace
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Meeting Room
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Library
  • Indoor Common Areas

Recreational areas

  • Billiards Lounge
  • Ballroom
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Piano or Organ
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Fitness Center
  • Movie or Theater Room

Services

  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Current Events Club
  • Activities On-site
  • Cooking Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Wii Bowling
  • Holiday Parties
  • Dances
  • Cooking Club
  • Bible Study Group
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Happy Hour
  • Catholic Services
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Jewish Services
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Other Religious Services
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Protestant Services
  • Activities Off-site
  • Birthday Parties
  • Karaoke
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Mormon/LDS Services
  • Art Classes
  • Trivia Games
  • Community Service Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Bridge Club
  • Gardening Club
  • Stretching Classes
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning

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for Meadowlark Estates

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9.0
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A Place for Mom has scored Meadowlark Estates with 9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Meadowlark Estates has 24 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.6
Cleanliness
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.6
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0
Activities
4.6
Value for Cost
4.5
A Place for Mom has scored Meadowlark Estates with 9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Meadowlark Estates has 24 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
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Kelley - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 15, 2023
5.0
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Definitely recommended
This is the best community that I have seen - they strive to preserve and bolster independence. They have volunteers from the resident community that contribute their time and passion to the overall community, such as tending the indoor plants (they are thriving!), gardening outside (vegetables and flowers), tending to the library - caring for the book donations, monitoring check outs, etc. There is a thriving chat culture with friendly and outgoing residents. Everyone wears nametags so no one is embarrassed if they can't remember names! They offer friendly and reliable transportation to appointments and shopping and lots of activities, laughter within an ethos of caring and inclusion. There are lots of choices at meals and the biggest choice of teas that I have seen. I would definitely recommend Meadowlark Estates (and have)!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Kathleen - Family/friend
Independent Living
September 27, 2022
4.0
Verified Review
Meadowlark is a wonderful in living assisted community
We picked this community because, my loved one wanted a two bedroom, the avalability, and the sizes of the rooms is better. It's been pretty good so far.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Response from Meadowlark Estates
October 4, 2022
Thank you for your review!
Beverly - Resident/client
Independent Living
May 25, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
A place to create a lifetime of memories.
Meadowlark Estates was a great place. We lived there for 8 years. We found so many things to do and enjoyed visiting with the people who lived there. They were so friendly, and the community felt like a family.
Response from Meadowlark Estates
May 27, 2022
Beverly, thanks for taking the time to leave such a great review. Have a great day!
RN - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 1, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
Would Recommend
My Dad really likes it. He has made friends. He enjoys the food for most part. They enjoy the dessert cart that comes around during meal times. The staff is very nice and helpful when we moved them in.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
Jeri - Resident/client
Independent Living
November 30, 2020
5.0
Verified Review
I would recommend for a retirement community
Before COVID they have a lot of activities like balloon volleyball and bean bag baseball. They also had two different exercise classes. Overall my first impression was really good, it would be a five out of five.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Pat - Resident/client
Independent Living
February 19, 2019
5.0
Verified Review
Review of Meadowlark Estates
Meadow has been a joy to me. The facility is spacious, light and clean. The staff is kind, helpful, and so caring. We have daily activities, a Sunday religious service, a nurse, and a bus for appointments and weekly outings. The best asset for my is my fellow friends who live here!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
February 19, 2019
5.0
Verified Review
Review of Meadowlark Estates
I have been a very happy resident at Meadowlark Estates for 7 years. Most of the managers and asst managers have been very helpful and seem to care about us. Our wonderful activity coordinator always has many activities to participate in - if you wish.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Florine O'Rourke - Resident/client
Independent Living
February 19, 2019
5.0
Verified Review
Review of Meadowlark Estates
I have been here for three weeks, Very comfortable. Staff and residents are all very friendly and helpful. Enjoy the activities. I moved from my home of 55 years
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Donald Sheriff - Resident/client
Independent Living
February 19, 2019
5.0
Verified Review
Review of Meadowlark Estates
This community meets all my needs. The food is nutritious, the housekeepers are very thorough, the activities are fun and thought provoking. The residents become very good friends. The management help to meet all your needs. I have been here 6 years and am pleased I made the move.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Sherry - Resident/client
Independent Living
February 19, 2019
5.0
Verified Review
Review of Meadowlark Estates
After my husband died, I continued to live in the house we owned, for 6 years. Then I knew I couldn't handle all the maintenance our home needed by myself. My son, who lives in Olathe, brought me to look at the inside of Meadowlark (it was fairly new and the population here was low). Before we left I had picked out the apartment I live in now and moved in soon after. I love living here and hope I can live here for the rest of my life! (I have lived here for almost 5 years)
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
David - Resident/client
Independent Living
February 19, 2019
4.0
Verified Review
Review of Meadowlark Estates
I have lived here 5 years feeling more like home every week. Food is a mystery the way it is named! [Name removed] is a great activity director, planning for parties and just a great person.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Roberta - Resident/client
Independent Living
February 19, 2019
4.0
Verified Review
Review of Meadowlark Estates
I moved here [date removed]. I do like it here. I have some food issues, dairy and heavily seasoned food. The chefs are good to do what they can. I'm here as it's worse elsewhere. I can get help anytime, I feel safe and secure. I do like activities, and especially our director [name removed]. The open spaces of common areas help much. My only problem is the loss of management we really like, and they care for us. Hurts a lot.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
February 19, 2019
4.0
Verified Review
Review of Meadowlark Estates
Since moving here we have felt very welcomed by many residents, staff and especially the managers and assistant managers (however they are changed too often). Most of the meals are very good here and get very few complaints from us. We enjoy volunteering for various activities which makes us feel needed and a part of this community.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Sharolyn - Toured community
Independent Living
February 19, 2019
5.0
Verified Review
Review of Meadowlark Estates
The people that work here, activities, food, people living here, transportation, near some family
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
October 31, 2018
4.0
Large facility, motel/hotel like atmosphere. Many activities. Small frig in room no other appliances. Most showers have minimal step to enter. Willing to work with vegetarians.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Walter J. Olker - Family/friend
Independent Living
July 5, 2018
2.5
Community fee disguised as a deposit
Please note: what may be discussed as a "deposit" is really a "community fee." My mother-in-law passed away earlier this year; 1/2 of the "deposit" was kept for the remainder of the month's rent, but the other 1/2 was not refunded because it's now termed a "community fee." My mother-in-law would've NEVER agreed to this.
Cleanliness
2.5
Friendliness
2.5
Value for Cost
2.5
Care Services
2.5
Activities
2.5
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 6, 2016
4.0
Verified Review
Caring For My Friend Well
They are caring for my friend very well and I am pleased with the choice to move her here. The community is really nice with kind people. The staff is very patient with her and trying to help get her adjusted. Everything is going well so far. This is good community with good people.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
December 17, 2015
5.0
Verified Review
The facility is really nice and kept very clean. The staff is very helpful and caring. This seems like a very secure place for the residents here.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
July 25, 2015
5.0
Verified Review
Helpful Staff
We don't live near there, but Meadowlark Estates went all out as far as offering us the tour, and a place to stay while we were helping my loved one get situated there. The staff was very helpful and the food was very good.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 25, 2015
5.0
Verified Review
5 Stars
They seem to keep an eye on him and if there is any any problem they let me know immediately. My brother happy with the staff and facility is clean.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
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