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Merriam 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 99 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Merriam, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Merriam is about $5,178, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1805 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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33 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
42 reviews
It is one of the better atmospheres, but it doesn't seem to matter to the residents. If they are sad and missing their family, atmosphere just doesn't matter to them. It's a place I would enjoy living in,...
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.
Safety For Them, Peace of Mind For YouWe understand how difficult it can be to transition your loved one’s care to someone else. That’s why we go above and cultivate a warm and welcoming memory care environment that fosters a sense of purpose and belonging without sacrificing quality care and...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
Review score
23 reviews
All 5s! What we like the most about Avenue 81, is that it is very comfortable , modern, nice, doesn't feel like an "old folks home!" Good food too and we would ABSOLUTELY recommend this community to other...
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.
Avenue 81 will redefine the way you think about retirement living. As a luxury senior living community, Avenue 81 provides all the modern services and amenities of an upscale resort with no upfront buy-in. Plus, we’re conveniently located just steps away from the many restaurants and shops of...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review score
49 reviews
We are pleased with all experiences we have had with Morningside Place. The staff and hospice staff have been very attentive to our family member and respond to our concerns when we have questions. My loved...
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.
Morningside Place, an Anthem Memory Care Community is an assisted living conveniently located in the beautiful, upscale city of Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas. With easy access to four major Interstate highways and a less than forty minute drive from Kansas City International Airport,...
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9.6
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86 reviews
It's nice , attractive Kept clean ... Dining is nice . Have a PT room with equipment ... Close to Walmart and Target.. staff are friendly
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 Shawnee Hills Senior Living, a new concept in senior living in Shawnee, Kansas. The Community is conveniently located off of West 63rd Street and Maurer Road with direct access to Highway 435 and Shawnee Mission Parkway. Shawnee Hills is located directly north of the Shawnee Station...
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9.5
Review score
19 reviews
The forum is a close knit lovely community. They truly know their residents! The facilities are warm and inviting, we trust them to care for our loved one!
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.
The Forum at Overland Park is a senior retirement community offering Independent Living and Assisted Living. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality and service.Independent LivingIndependent Living is ideal for seniors who desire...
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9.5
Review score
39 reviews
When our loved one got to life end, everyone was very nice and were kind and helped us through that difficult time. The staff were so nice to him.
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.
Stratford Commons Memory Care Community offers one of the most innovative approaches to senior memory care in Overland Park. Our approach treats residents with the utmost respect, patience, and kindness while offering a sense of purpose and pleasure. The Courtyard program and staff recognize and...
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9.4
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30 reviews
My mom was there from [date removed] until she passed in 2024. The staff at anthology cared for her like family. She was in the memory care floor and the staff were all so loving and really knew how to...
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.
We invite you to make your home here with us at The Ashton on the Plaza. We believe each person has a unique life story. That's why we've crafted a senior living experience that empowers you to live your story in a beautiful, meaningful way. We know that a thoroughly composed care plan, delivered...
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9.4
Review score
65 reviews
I liked the staff and the assisted living area was great but if someone was looking for memory care they should consider their loved one's needs. I felt it was better for women in memory care.
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.
Welcome to Trustwell Living at Mission Springs! Whether you are a resident, team member, visiting family member or guest, every person who walks through the door of a Trustwell Living community is treated like family. Our caring team looks forward to continuing to provide the quality care and...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
Review score
143 reviews
Staff is quick to resolve any issues. Very professional and clean. Best place mom has been! When mom first got there the food was delicious and it was true restaurant dining. They have changed management now...
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.
We can’t wait for you to call Park Meadows Senior Living in Overland Park, Kansas, home. This Kansas City suburb offers Midwestern charm alongside big city venues, cultural centers, and museums set against a backdrop almost as pastoral as a John Steuart Curry painting. With nearly 45 golf courses...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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88 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion
9.2
Review score
14 reviews
This is a pleasant project to complete. For the last 2 1/2 years after the passing of my husband of 65 years. I have been living at this home a truly normal, wonderful experience. The management is caring...
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.
St Anthonys Offers:Independent living: (120) with 1 and 2 Bedroom floor plans (all units have fireplaces)Assisted living: (49) with kitchenettes :Studios/1 bedrooms an d 2 bedroomsMemory Care: (32)studio apartmentsEmpower Me: Onsite Outpatient Rehab-PT/OT/Speech and NursingHome Health and Hospice...
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Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.1
Review score
53 reviews
Mom was very active in her neighborhood before moving, so she needed a place with the amenities she needed, plus a community of friends and plenty to do. Brookdale has been perfect for her. The residents and...
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.
Good Times and Better CompanyNestled within a quiet and nature-filled neighborhood, our independent and assisted living community provides you with more than a wonderful backdrop to enjoy a life well lived. With spacious common areas for relaxing, dining and socializing, a dining room that...
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9.1
Review score
81 reviews
They always have items stacked in boxes in the front porch area and in the hallways. That makes a junky impression. My mother-in-laws room consistently looks less than clean, with dirty dishes by the sink, a...
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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44 Floor plans available
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9.0
Review score
60 reviews
The staff there was very helpful to me as the family member looking for placement for my sister and the staff there that actually worked with and for my sister were consistently kind and caring with her.
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 Sunrise of Overland Park, KS, we offer our residents and their families the best of both worlds in so many ways. Our senior living community is located close enough to Interstate 35 to make it accessible, but far enough from the hustle and bustle to allow our residents to retain the privacy...
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
42 reviews
When it comes to the cleanliness, friendliness and activities the rehab would get a 2/5. The care services on the rehab side would get a 1/5. The rehab side was terrible - staffing and facility. [name...
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 Village at Mission provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. Our Healthcare neighborhood emphasizes resident care and dignity in private or shared...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
Review score
27 reviews
1-It was very nicely kept up. I work for retirement community so I was looking for a nice place that compare to where I work. 2- My sister and toured several places and this was clean I work in...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Putting More Life in Senior LivingYou should never have to spend your senior years hoping something fun and exciting comes along to invorigate your spirit and nourish your mind. Here at our assisted living and skilled nursing and rehabilitation community, you can enjoy quality care without...
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44 Floor plans available
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8.8
Review score
32 reviews
Everyone was very pleasant and very nice. My mom did not socialize but the few staff members that she did have interactions with always made her happy.
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.
Garden Villas of Lenexa Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community continues the grand tradition of excellence established by the Delmar Gardens Family in 1965. Based in St. Louis and owned by the same local family for over 55 years, everything we do is founded upon a unique philosophy of...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.7
Review score
25 reviews
All 5's - I'm impressed with how much staff must attend to in short windows and make it all work for the residence...my loved one was a real stress test on the system! Administration was always available and...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Homestead Assisted Living offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that allows residents to relax and enjoy every day. We strive to provide all the amenities of home to make them feel comfortable. Whatever residents like to do, they’ll be among friends who share common interests and needs. ...
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8.7
Review score
84 reviews
We chose Sunrise of Leawood for my friend. She has never spoken a negative word about living in this facility. Their activities director does an excellent job planning a variety of activities. They have an...
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.
Sunrise of Leawood is an assisted living community in Leawood, Johnson County, Kansas that specializes in long and short-term memory care stays. The community is conveniently located in an affluent suburb, that's south of I-435 in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Leawood is nestled between...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1616 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.7
Review score
79 reviews
Good sized rooms, great for couples moving together. Need more meal options. There is one entree. There are "always available" options but you can only eat so many hamburgers and chicken strips.
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.
Pegasus Landing of Overland Park (formerly known as Glenwood Village of Overland Park) provides assisted living and memory care services to seniors in the Overland Park, Kansas area. The city of Overland Park has excellent healthcare and recreational options, making it an ideal place for...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
Review score
30 reviews
Everyone is very friendly. The staff knows everyone by name and greet them that way. Could improve on follow through. They are very receptive to all requests, but are unable to follow through on everything....
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.
Live your best life within a dynamic, engaging community that features exceptional accommodations, services and experiences. Enjoy each day to the fullest with maximum independence, supported by a personalized care plan and passionate caregivers. Your loved one will flourish with an enriching...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1717 Photos available
8.6
Review score
52 reviews
The staff is very kind and caring. The activities director is super, every day there is a fun activity. The kitchen staff are so nice and accommodating to special diets and requests. The staff communicates...
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.
Welcome to Trustwell Living of Overland Park! Whether you are a resident, team member, visiting family member or guest, every person who walks through the door of a Trustwell Living community is treated like family. Our caring team looks forward to continuing to provide the quality care and...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1414 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
29 reviews
I am a new resident as of March and I am glad to be here! Excellent therapy, good food with a pleasant community. The bonus for me is the dog lovers and their dogs...so nice to have my dogs with me. ...
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.
The Atriums Independent and Assisted Living Senior Community feels like luxurious resort living in the heart of Overland Park, Kansas. The large, elegant campus is covered with beautiful trees and plants, while also being within minutes of excellent shopping and entertainment venues. The...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
99 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.4
Review score
28 reviews
My father has been a resident at Brookdale Leawood for 8 months. I was caring for him at home when it was getting more and more tiring. I met with [name removed] who was beyond caring and thoughtful during...
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.
An Elevated LifestyleYou can rest easy knowing your loved one is in good hands here at our memory care community in Leawood, Kansas. With a dedicated care team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, personalized care plans designed to meet your family member’s specific needs and a warm and...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
99 Photos available
8.4
Review score
8 reviews
The director is very kind & helpful. The activity director is also very kind & tries to engage the residents. Staff were always helpful & kind.
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.
Homestead Memory Care offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that allows residents to relax and enjoy every day. We strive to provide all the amenities of home to make them feel comfortable. Whatever residents like to do, they’ll be among friends who share common interests and needs. Residents...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
11 Photo available
8.0
Review score
3 reviews
Some of the kindest staff and management very willing to work together to customize the experience. They offer large rooms in memory care and have beautiful public areas.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Merriam, KS
The average cost of senior living in Merriam is $5,178 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Linwood, KS with an average of $4,974 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merriam, KS vs. nearby cities
Merriam, KS
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merriam, KS vs. the state and national average
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U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merriam vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Merriam, KS by room type
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1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
Average cost of Nursing Homes in Merriam over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Merriam
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Merriam
Jackson Creek Memory Care in Independence, MO
4.8
It is always a heartbreaking situation to have to place one's ailing parent in a memory care unit. Mom lived out her days with the staff singing to her and smiling with her. They encouraged her to be active and move her extremities. She was well fed and well taken care of. No nursing home is ...
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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.
Westchester Village of Lenexa
4.6
Mom's 1st fall led to 9 weeks of pain and substandard care in rehab facilities and with her passing. During this 9 weeks it was decided that Mom and Dad would not be able to remain in their home of 50+ years and after extensive research Westchester Village was selected for their Assisted Living ...
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Merriam nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merriam nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merriam, 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 Merriam 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 Merriam that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merriam, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
68.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.8%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.8%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.2%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Merriam 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 Merriam Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merriam, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merriam 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 Merriam partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merriam, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
43.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Merriam 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 Merriam communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merriam, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
54.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merriam 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 Merriam offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merriam, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.9%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
41.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.9%
0.4%
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