Dove Estates Senior Living Community
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Goddard, KS

Dove Estates Senior Living Community

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Goddard, KS

Overview of Dove Estates Senior Living Community

Dove Estates Senior Living Community dedicated themselves to ensuring the best quality of service to the seniors while equally gaining their independence. The senior living community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care living options. Residents of all housing have access to personal care that aims to enhance their quality of life. Dove Estates provides an impeccable level of hospitality in an atmosphere that is inviting and helpful while staying comfortable and secure in the cozy home-like community.

All three living options get seamless access to their amenities and services such as engaging in wellness programs, outings and events, transportation, housekeeping, and laundry services. Assisted living and memory care residents get more specialized services such as medication management and assistance with daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, etc), and extra help with the housekeeping and medication management provided.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 80 Rank #59 / 223Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th out of 223 homes we track in Kansas for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Kansas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #312 / 352Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 312th out of 352 homes we track in Kansas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Kansas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
20 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #159 / 203Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 159th out of 203 homes we track in Kansas for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kansas average, with its Statewide rank out of 203. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
68% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Kansas average: 77.3%
Occupied beds
54 / 80

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
CountySedgwick
License NumberN087082

Ownership & Operating Entity

Dove Estates Senior Living Community is administered by Sara Miller.

OwnerCity Of Goddard

Type Of Units

Assisted Living
80 units
Total beds
80 units

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Inspection History

In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.

Since 2015 · 11 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 43 deficiencies 18 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2015 vs. Kansas state average
Overall vs. KS average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (60% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (43% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityKS Averagevs. KS Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 43108 This facility has 60% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (43 vs. KS avg 108).↓ 60% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.44.18 This facility has 43% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (2.4 vs. KS avg 4.18).↓ 43% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityKS Averagevs. KS Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1824 This facility has had 25% fewer total inspections than the Kansas average (18 vs. KS avg 24). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Dove Estates Senior Living Community

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Goddard's city center to Dove Estates Senior Living Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the KS Dept. for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Oxford Vista Wichita
AL
IL
MC
Wichita (Delano)
90
Facility 90
KS AVG 69
Rank #46 / 223
Yes
81
Facility 81
KS AVG 47
Rank #12 / 352
1 Bed / 2 Bed
75.6%
Facility 75.6%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #128 / 203
-Iris TurnerOxford Vista Senior Living7
24
Facility 24
KS AVG 100
Rank #34 / 147
3.4
Facility 3.4
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #65 / 147
Homestead Estates
AL
IL
MC
Wichita (Minneha)
90
Facility 90
KS AVG 69
Rank #46 / 223
Yes
53
Facility 53
KS AVG 47
Rank #143 / 352
Assisted Living (90)
68.9%
Facility 68.9%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #154 / 203
-Kimberlie StewartHomestead Estates Wichita16
36
Facility 36
KS AVG 100
Rank #55 / 147
2.3
Facility 2.3
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #40 / 147
Regent Park Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Wichita
87
Facility 87
KS AVG 69
Rank #51 / 223
No
28
Facility 28
KS AVG 47
Rank #270 / 352
1 Bed / 2 Bed
80.5%
Facility 80.5%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #104 / 203
A+Traci Hayden-20
54
Facility 54
KS AVG 100
Rank #71 / 147
2.7
Facility 2.7
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #53 / 147
Dove Estates Senior Living Community
AL
IL
MC
RC
Goddard
80
Facility 80
KS AVG 69
Rank #59 / 223
Yes
20
Facility 20
KS AVG 47
Rank #312 / 352
Assisted Living (80)
67.5%
Facility 67.5%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #159 / 203
-Sara Miller-18
43
Facility 43
KS AVG 100
Rank #61 / 147
2.4
Facility 2.4
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #43 / 147
Prairie Homestead Senior Living
AL
IL
Wichita (Southwest Wichita)
36
Facility 36
KS AVG 69
Rank #208 / 223
No
34
Facility 34
KS AVG 47
Rank #243 / 352
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #122 / 203
A+Brenda Janda-14
13
Facility 13
KS AVG 100
Rank #15 / 147
0.9
Facility 0.9
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #11 / 147

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Kansas

Dove Estates Senior Living Community is located in Goddard, Kansas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Kansas.

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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
KS

Requires care level assessment.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

Age 60+
General Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
KS

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Homemaker services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
KS

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
KS

11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
KS

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dove Estates Senior Living Community

Who is the owner of Dove Estates Senior Living Community?

Dove Estates Senior Living Community is legally operated by City Of Goddard, and administered by Sara Miller.

Is Dove Estates Senior Living Community in a walkable area?

Dove Estates Senior Living Community has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Dove Estates Senior Living Community?

According to KS state health department records, Dove Estates Senior Living Community's license number is N087082.

What is the occupancy rate at Dove Estates Senior Living Community?

Dove Estates Senior Living Community's occupancy is 68%.

Are pets allowed at Dove Estates Senior Living Community?

Yes, Dove Estates Senior Living Community allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Dove Estates Senior Living Community?

Sara Miller is the administrator of Dove Estates Senior Living Community.

How many beds does Dove Estates Senior Living Community have?

Dove Estates Senior Living Community has 80 beds.

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