River Bend
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Great Bend, KS

River Bend

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Great Bend, KS

Overview of River Bend

With 40 beds, River Bend is an assisted living community in Great Bend, Kansas, operated by Americare. Offering assisted living, adult day care, hospice, and respite services, the community is currently operating at an 80% occupancy rate. A variety of studio accommodations are also provided in a single-story setting.

Recent state inspections report no deficiencies and continued compliance in areas such as emergency preparedness, medication management, dietary planning, and resident care coordination.

Personal assistance, transportation, customized meals, fitness opportunities, and recreational activities are provided on-site. Meanwhile, its location has a Walk Score of 59, indicating moderate walkability. This also suggests that some services can be reached on foot, but transportation services will still be beneficial for most errands.

Bed community size
40-bed community Rank #192 / 223Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 192nd out of 223 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 59 / 100 Rank #104 / 351Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 351 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
80%
Rank #109 / 206Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 109th out of 206 homes in Kansas for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kansas average, with its Statewide rank out of 206. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Kansas average: 79.5%
Occupied beds
32 / 40
Average occupied beds in Kansas homes 50 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
CountyBarton
License NumberN005006

Ownership & Operating Entity

River Bend is administered by Courtney Klima.

OwnerGreat Bend Homestead Assisted Living LLC

Type Of Units

Assisted Living
40 units
Total beds
40 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 2014 · 12 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 4 deficiencies 11 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 2014 vs. Kansas state average
Overall vs. KS average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (96% 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. 4100 This facility has 96% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (4 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 96% 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. 1125 This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the Kansas average (11 vs. KS avg 25). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 363 - 512 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near River Bend

Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Great Bend's city center to River Bend'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.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Kansas

River 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).
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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.
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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 River Bend

Who is the owner of River Bend?

River Bend is legally operated by Great Bend Homestead Assisted Living LLC, and administered by Courtney Klima.

Is River Bend in a walkable area?

River Bend has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of River Bend?

According to KS state health department records, River Bend's license number is N005006.

What is the occupancy rate at River Bend?

River Bend's occupancy is 80%.

Are pets allowed at River Bend?

Yes, River Bend allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of River Bend?

Courtney Klima is the administrator of River Bend.

How many beds does River Bend have?

River Bend has 40 beds.

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