Senior Living Communities in Kansas
As older adults enter their golden years, many develop certain needs which can't be addressed through standard living arrangements. Some seniors need help around the house with cooking, cleaning and yard work, while others may require constant medical attention from nurses or physical therapists. Other seniors may be extremely independent but yearn to be around others their own ages. Some people aren't phased by getting old; for others, the experience can be disconcerting or overwhelming.
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Senior housing provides comfort, relief and assistance to meet the needs of the aging population. Older Americans have various senior housing options to choose from. Some senior living facilities provide constant monitoring and regimented activities, while other types provide housing communities for active, able-bodied seniors. Older adults who are considering senior living should speak with their doctors to help weigh their options.
Senior Apartments:
Senior apartments are for independent, able-bodied seniors who want nothing more than to live with others in their age groups. Many senior apartment complexes are similar to standard apartment buildings. However, these complexes meet federal housing guidelines that allow them to prohibit younger people from moving in. Most senior apartment buildings set minimum age requirements of either 55 or 62 years old. The majority of senior apartments rent at just below standard market rates. Luxury apartments are available for wealthy seniors, and low-income senior apartments are available for older adults who would struggle to pay average rental rates.
Independent Living:
Independent living communities -- also known as retirement communities or active living communities -- are designed for seniors who are mostly independent but could use some occasional help. Residents of independent living communities live in houses, cottages or apartment settings, and they enjoy social events such as game nights, shopping trips and exercise classes. Some retirement communities have walking trails, tennis courts and other facilities for maintaining physical fitness. These communities allow able-bodied seniors to continue living their independent lifestyles while still having access to healthcare or caregiver assistance.
Assisted Living:
Older adults who need an increasing amount of help in their daily lives are candidates for assisted living communities. Residents of these communities live in apartment-style units, but their buildings usually contain communal dining rooms, living areas and activities rooms. Assisted living communities employ housekeeping staffs, caregivers, cooks and healthcare professionals who can help residents with numerous daily tasks. Like independent living communities, assisted living communities also provide a wide variety of social and leisure activities.
Nursing Homes:
Nursing homes are the most intensive form of senior housing. These apartment-style communities are for seniors who need around-the-clock monitoring and continued medical attention. Nursing homes employ caregivers, nurses and therapists to address the many needs of their residents. Some nursing homes provide special facilities for residents with dementia, memory loss and permanent or developmental disabilities. There are also nursing homes for residents who are battling serious ailments such as heart disease or cancer.
Andover Court
Since 1996, when Andover Court first opened its doors, we have thrived on the notion of community, the strength of neighborhood, the comfort and warmth of extended family, and the hospitality befitting good friends. Both our residents and associates embrace and reinforce the Andover Court tradition with long-term loyalty and dedication. It is this strong sense of community that makes Andover Court such an easy place to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Assisted Living.
Emeritus at Augusta
Set on two acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with a courtyard, Emeritus at Augusta is considered one of the premier assisted living and Alzheimer's communities in the Greater Wichita area. Located close to Highways 54 and 254, our community offers 49 apartments all on two floors. Here our residents - in many cases, with their pets - enjoy retirement living. Yet should you need a helping hand from our warm and caring staff, we also offer complete assisted living services, tailor-made to your needs. Our services focus on wellness to help you maintain or improve your health, so you can live as independently as possible.
Lifestyle Options: Alzheimer's, Assisted Living.
River Bend - assisted living by Americare
To us at River Bend - assisted living by Americare in Great Bend, Kansas, assisted living means two things: you do the living and we help you do it. Our personal assistants provide what you need when you need it. Our licensed nurse and certified medication aides get to know our residents like family, with all of their unique needs and preferences. It's like home.
Lifestyle Options: Assisted Living, Respite/Short Term.
Emeritus at Elm Grove Estates
Set on more than eight acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with a courtyard, Emeritus at Elm Grove Estates. is considered one of the premier senior living communities in Hutchinson. Located close to Highway 61 and 135 from Salina and K96 from Wichita, our community offers 119 apartments on one floor for easy access. With a full range of services, residents can remain here even if their health declines. We offer assisted living, Alzheimer's and dementia care.
Lifestyle Options: Alzheimer's, Assisted Living.
Waldron Place - assisted living by Americare
To us at Waldron Place in Hutchinson, Kansas, assisted living means two things: you do the living & we help you do just that. Our personal assistants provide what you need when you need it. Our licensed nurse & certified medication aides get to know our residents like family, with all of their unique needs & preferences. It's like home.
Lifestyle Options: Assisted Living, Respite/Short Term.
Emeritus at Liberal Springs
Set on four acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with a courtyard and walking trails, Emeritus at Liberal Springs is considered one of the premier senior living communities in this part of Kansas. Located close to Highways 83 and 54, our community offers 44 apartments on two floors. Here our residents - in many cases, with their pets - enjoy retirement living. Yet should you need a helping hand from our warm and caring staff, we also offer complete assisted living services, tailor-made to your needs. Our services focus on wellness to help you maintain your health, so you can live as independently as possible.
Lifestyle Options: Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, CCRC, Independent Living, Retirement Living, Alzheimer's, Independent Living, Independent Living, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living.
Oswego Home Place - assisted living by Americare
To us at Oswego Home Place - assisted living by Americare in Oswego, Kansas, assisted living means two things: you do the living and we help you do it. Our personal assistants provide what you need when you need it. Our licensed nurse and certified medication aides get to know our residents like family, with all of their unique needs and preferences. It's like home.
Lifestyle Options: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Respite/Short Term.
Emeritus at Overland Park
Set on beautifully landscaped grounds with a courtyard, lovely gardens and walking trails, The Emeritus at Overland Park is considered one of Kansas's premier assisted living and Alzheimer's communities. Located close to Highway 435, our community is organized into four "neighborhoods" totally 54 apartments, all of which are on one floor for easy access. Here our residents - in many cases, with their pets - enjoy retirement living. Yet should you need a helping hand from our warm and caring staff, we also offer complete assisted living services, tailor-made to your needs. Our services focus on wellness to help you maintain or improve your health, so you can live as independently as possible.
Lifestyle Options: Alzheimer's.
Tallgrass Creek
Tallgrass Creek is an exciting alternative to the typical Kansas City senior living community. Here, your 62-plus retirement lifestyle is more about experiences and possibilities-not settling for the status quo. At our Kansas City senior living community, you'll discover an atmosphere of comfort and convenience, where a variety of services and resources are just a short indoor stroll from your apartment home.
Lifestyle Options: Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Independent Living.
The Heritage of Overland Park
The Heritage of Overland Park was developed to meet the growing needs of today's senior adults who suffer from the debilitating disease of Alzheimer's, as well as other forms of memory disorders and dementia. Our community is specifically designed to create a home-like environment that our memory impaired residents can enjoy.
Lifestyle Options: CCRC, Independent Living, Respite/Short Term, Alzheimer's.
Carrington Place - assisted living by Americare
To us at Carrington Place - assisted living by Americare in Pittsburg, KS, assisted living means two things. You do the living ... we help you do just that. Our personal assistants provide what you need when you need it. Our licensed nurse and certified medication aides get to know our residents like family, with all of their unique needs and preferences, it's like home.
Lifestyle Options: Assisted Living, Respite/Short Term.
The Cottages at Carrington Place- independent living by Americare
The Cottages at Carrington Place in Pittsburg, KS, offers catered living to seniors that balances independence with security. Our intimate enclave of one-story apartments sits on our assisted living campus. Our maintenance-free apartments rent month to month - with no costly up-front buy-in.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living.
Atria Hearthstone East
Atria Hearthstone East in Topeka is a senior community with a warm, family-style atmosphere. The beautiful, three-acre campus-shared with Atria Hearthstone West-offers lovely area for walks and for relaxing with friends. Atria Hearthstone East is conveniently located to nearby shopping malls, restaurants, Gage Park and well-known medical facilities.
Lifestyle Options: Assisted Living, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Independent Living.
Atria Hearthstone West
At Atria Hearthstone West, you'll find a charming senior community in the heart of Topeka. Whether with neighbors or family, residents enjoy the activities center and chapel for relaxation and social time. Atria Hearthstone West and its sister community Atria Hearthstone East are conveniently located within minutes of restaurants, shopping and medical facilities.
Lifestyle Options: Assisted Living, Independent Living.