Brookdale Great Bend

Brookdale Great Bend

Overview of Brookdale Great Bend

Discover a warm and welcoming retirement experience at Brookdale Great Bend, an outstanding senior living community in Great Bend, Kansas, offering assisted living. The community provides a unique opportunity for seniors to live the retirement they have always dreamed of, surrounded by interesting people and engaging activities. The single-story building ensures that all community areas are easily accessible for individuals with limited mobility, and the team is available 24/7 to address any emergencies.

At Brookdale Great Bend, residents enjoy a variety of amenities and services designed to enhance their quality of life. The community features private apartments, elegant common areas for socializing and dining, and a full calendar of activities and programs. Residents benefit from fitness classes, social activities, and delicious, healthy meals that support their overall health and wellness. Additional amenities include transportation services and a patio with gardens, offering a comfortable and home-like environment where seniors can make new friends and enjoy a vibrant lifestyle.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #207 / 304Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 207th out of 304 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.
36 / 100

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
At Home Care

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Library
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Piano
Whirlpool
Activities
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$5,155 per month

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 / 4
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288 - 360 sq. ft

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Address 2.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Great Bend's city center to Brookdale Great Bend's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.19 miles to nearest hospital (University of Kansas Health Systems - Great Bend Campus)

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Compare Assisted Living around Great Bend

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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
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.
Medicalodges Great Bend
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Great Bend
51
Facility 51
KS AVG 72
Rank #107 / 174
No
81
Facility 81
KS AVG 48
Rank #11 / 304
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84.3%
Facility 84.3%
KS AVG 74.9%
Rank #52 / 155
Fred HermesMl-Re Great Bend, LLC64
387
Facility 387
KS AVG 100
Rank #143 / 147
6.0
Facility 6.0
KS AVG 2.9
Rank #127 / 147
River Bend
AL
ADC
HOS
RC
Great Bend
40
Facility 40
KS AVG 72
Rank #151 / 174
Yes
59
Facility 59
KS AVG 48
Rank #92 / 304
Studio
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
KS AVG 74.9%
Rank #72 / 155
Courtney KlimaGreat Bend Homestead Assisted Living LLC11
4
Facility 4
KS AVG 100
Rank #4 / 147
0.4
Facility 0.4
KS AVG 2.9
Rank #4 / 147
Brookdale Great Bend
AL
Great Bend-Yes
36
Facility 36
KS AVG 48
Rank #207 / 304
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every KS community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Kansas

Brookdale Great Bend is located in Great Bend, 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 Brookdale Great Bend

Is Brookdale Great Bend in a walkable area?

Brookdale Great Bend has a walk score of 36. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Does Brookdale Great Bend have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Great Bend on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Great Bend?

Yes, Brookdale Great Bend allows residents to bring their pets.

How much does Brookdale Great Bend cost per month?

Pricing at Brookdale Great Bend starts at $5,155 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Are there photos of Brookdale Great Bend?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Brookdale Great Bend in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Brookdale Great Bend provide?

Brookdale Great Bend offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, and At Home Care.

What is the address of Brookdale Great Bend?

Brookdale Great Bend is located at 1206 S Patton Rd, Great Bend, KS 67530.

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