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Best Assisted Living in Kansas

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 218 assisted living communities in Kansas using Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in KS
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Jun 2026
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218 homes
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Avg Monthly Cost: $6,314The average monthly cost across facilities in Kansas. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 46/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Kansas. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 69The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kansas. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.

Sunrise of Overland Park
AL
MC
RC
Overland Park
82
Facility 82
KS AVG 69
Rank #56 / 224
Yes
52
Facility 52
KS AVG 46
Rank #155 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Daniel ChikColonial Village16
0
Facility 0
KS AVG 100
Rank #1 / 191
0.0
Facility 0.0
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #1 / 191
Avenue 81
AL
IL
MC
Overland Park (Colonial Village)
55
Facility 55
KS AVG 69
Rank #121 / 224
No
88
Facility 88
KS AVG 46
Rank #4 / 363
Private Rooms
81.8%
Facility 81.8%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #97 / 198
A+Nicholas WysongAvenue 819
10
Facility 10
KS AVG 100
Rank #21 / 191
1.1
Facility 1.1
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #28 / 191
Lexington Park Assisted Living
AL
IL
NH
Topeka (West Southwest 2)
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 69
Rank #94 / 224
No
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 46
Rank #99 / 363
Assisted Living (60)
83.9%
Facility 83.9%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #89 / 198
A+Ben Rigdon-16
0
Facility 0
KS AVG 100
Rank #1 / 191
0.0
Facility 0.0
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #1 / 191
Homestead of Crestview
AL
MC
Wichita (North 127Th Street East)
48
Facility 48
KS AVG 69
Rank #145 / 224
No
11
Facility 11
KS AVG 46
Rank #336 / 363
Assisted Living (48)-A+Tessa Simpson-27
0
Facility 0
KS AVG 100
Rank #1 / 191
0.0
Facility 0.0
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #1 / 191
Sedgwick Plaza
AL
IL
RC
Wichita (Chisholm Creek)
59
Facility 59
KS AVG 69
Rank #113 / 224
Yes
63
Facility 63
KS AVG 46
Rank #84 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Samantha SimmonsSedgwick Plaza4
0
Facility 0
KS AVG 100
Rank #1 / 191
0.0
Facility 0.0
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #1 / 191
Homestead of Ottawa
AL
Ottawa (South Elm Street)
47
Facility 47
KS AVG 69
Rank #148 / 224
No
29
Facility 29
KS AVG 46
Rank #264 / 363
Suite
78.7%
Facility 78.7%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #114 / 198
-Todd MooreHomestead Of Ottawa Operations, LLC14
10
Facility 10
KS AVG 100
Rank #21 / 191
0.7
Facility 0.7
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #18 / 191
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living
AL
Kansas City (Prairie / Piper-Kc-Ks)
133
Facility 133
KS AVG 69
Rank #13 / 224
Yes
3
Facility 3
KS AVG 46
Rank #349 / 363
1 Bed
88.7%
Facility 88.7%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #54 / 198
A+Suzanne SextonDelaware Highlands Assisted Living23
51
Facility 51
KS AVG 100
Rank #83 / 191
2.2
Facility 2.2
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #58 / 191
Vintage Park at Stanley
AL
Overland Park (Fieldstone Court)
50
Facility 50
KS AVG 69
Rank #137 / 224
No
65
Facility 65
KS AVG 46
Rank #75 / 363
Studio
66.0%
Facility 66.0%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #155 / 198
-Lynda SawyerHomestead Of Stanley Operations, LLC15
10
Facility 10
KS AVG 100
Rank #21 / 191
0.7
Facility 0.7
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #18 / 191
Oak Creek Senior Living
AL
RC
Topeka (Central Topeka 2)
41
Facility 41
KS AVG 69
Rank #191 / 224
No
25
Facility 25
KS AVG 46
Rank #282 / 363
Private Rooms
70.7%
Facility 70.7%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #140 / 198
-Winona K. Kegin-16
29
Facility 29
KS AVG 100
Rank #60 / 191
1.8
Facility 1.8
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #51 / 191
Homestead of Osawatomie
AL
NH
Osawatomie
40
Facility 40
KS AVG 69
Rank #193 / 224
No
13
Facility 13
KS AVG 46
Rank #333 / 363
Studio
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #126 / 198
-Sheila LickteigHomestead Of Osawatomie Operations, LLC12
8
Facility 8
KS AVG 100
Rank #20 / 191
0.7
Facility 0.7
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #18 / 191
Cedar Lake Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
Olathe (Cedar Lake Village)
72
Facility 72
KS AVG 69
Rank #77 / 224
Yes
11
Facility 11
KS AVG 46
Rank #336 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #139 / 198
A+Robert Million-19
53
Facility 53
KS AVG 100
Rank #85 / 191
2.8
Facility 2.8
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #67 / 191
Brookdale Rosehill
AL
NH
Shawnee
92
Facility 92
KS AVG 69
Rank #45 / 224
Yes
54
Facility 54
KS AVG 46
Rank #138 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #182 / 198
A+--5
36
Facility 36
KS AVG 100
Rank #66 / 191
7.2
Facility 7.2
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #181 / 191
Garden Villas of Lenexa
AL
IL
MC
NH
Lenexa
78
Facility 78
KS AVG 69
Rank #65 / 224
Yes
75
Facility 75
KS AVG 46
Rank #39 / 363
Suite
79.5%
Facility 79.5%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #110 / 198
A+Mark Sutton-15
58
Facility 58
KS AVG 100
Rank #89 / 191
3.9
Facility 3.9
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #94 / 191
Antioch Valley Senior Living
AL
MC
Overland Park (Rose Estates)
120
Facility 120
KS AVG 69
Rank #24 / 224
No
51
Facility 51
KS AVG 46
Rank #161 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #164 / 198
-Bryan RobyAntioch Opco LLC19
32
Facility 32
KS AVG 100
Rank #64 / 191
1.7
Facility 1.7
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #49 / 191
Brookdale Salina Kirwin
AL
Salina
43
Facility 43
KS AVG 69
Rank #184 / 224
Yes
62
Facility 62
KS AVG 46
Rank #87 / 363
Suite
58.1%
Facility 58.1%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #175 / 198
A+Latorya Ann Loud-BoswellBrookdale Salina Kirwin18
22
Facility 22
KS AVG 100
Rank #41 / 191
1.2
Facility 1.2
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #32 / 191
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Homestead of Ottawa

2250 S Elm St, Ottawa, KS 66067
Overview of Homestead of Ottawa

Homestead of Ottawa is a beacon of exceptional senior living in Kansas. Serving Ottawa and surrounding areas, Homestead of Ottawa is a safe and welcoming community where residents thrive. With a commitment to purpose, curiosity, creativity, and fun, the Vibrant Living Program, comprising assisted living and respite care, ensures residents enjoy enriching experiences tailored to their preferences. Residents of Homestead of Ottawa enjoy a range of amenities designed to enhance their quality of life.

From spacious floor plans like the Plaza Suite and Vintage Suite to engaging activities, residents can access comfort and opportunity in the heart of Kansas. Homestead of Ottawa exemplifies the area’s best assisted living and senior care experience. 

 

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Homestead of Hiawatha

400 Kansas Ave, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Overview of Homestead of Hiawatha

Homestead of Hiawatha envisions a community where residents thrive in a maintenance-free Assisted Living lifestyle supported by compassionate care and engaging activities. Serving Hiawatha, Horton, Sabetha, Seneca, and beyond, their mission is to provide a safe and welcoming environment where every resident feels valued. With a commitment to purpose, Homestead of Hiawatha exemplifies a vibrant living program reflective of its residents’ preferences and the community’s culture.

The community offers various assisted living apartment styles designed for comfort and convenience, complemented by amenities such as the Maple Leaf Companion Suite and the Maple Leaf Suite. Recognized for excellence in assisted living, Homestead of Hiawatha ensures residents receive personalized care and attention. The community’s dedication to providing exceptional experiences and resources reflects its values of integrity, compassion, and respect for seniors and their loved ones.

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Homestead of Gardner

869 Juniper Terrace, Gardner, KS 66030
Overview of Homestead of Gardner

Nestled just outside of Overland Park, Kansas, Homestead of Gardner provides a maintenance-free Assisted Living lifestyle. It serves Baldwin City, Lawrence, Wellsville, Eudora, and Overbrook residents. The community fosters a safe and welcoming country living environment with a robust activities calendar and multiple apartment styles. Through its Vibrant Living Program, Homestead of Gardner celebrates aging milestones with purpose, curiosity, creativity, and fun, ensuring residents lead fulfilling lives.

Residents of Homestead of Gardner enjoy spacious studio apartments and personalized assisted living care, which are recognized for excellence by the U.S. News & World Report and Resident Satisfaction Five-Star Awards. With a welcoming atmosphere and engaging activities, Homestead of Gardner creates a sense of belonging where residents thrive and create lasting memories.

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Overview of Brookdale Dodge City

Located in Dodge City, Kansas, Brookdale Dodge City is a unique retirement community, offering personalized assisted living options for seniors. Dedicated to enhancing health, wellness, and lifestyle, the community provides a high level of care through personalized programs and services. Residents experience fewer worries and less stress, allowing them to live well in an intimate, single-story building designed for comfort, beauty, and privacy.

Brookdale Dodge City offers a wide range of amenities and activities for a relaxed and vibrant retirement. Residents can enjoy an on-site library, beauty parlor, and courtyard gardens, while the team handles cooking, cleaning, and other household chores. The community promotes health and wellness through personalized care and various wellness programs, creating a home-like environment where residents can thrive.

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Overview of Asbury Village

Located in the tranquil lands of Asbury Drive, Coffeyville, KS, Asbury Village is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living and independent living. With various one-bedroom floor plans, seniors live a relaxing and safe retirement. Enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with a dedicated and extremely talented team taking care of mundane activities to optimize residents’ freedom and individuality.

Committed to ensuring seniors’ well-being, the community strives to provide the highest quality of care and assistance from the moment they enter Asbury Village. Fun activities and wonderful learning programs are conducted for seniors’ leisure and wellness. The community serves healthy and delicious meals to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and tastes. Filled with convenient amenities and enchanting spaces, Asbury Village strives to provide a safe place for seniors to age gracefully.

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Vintage Park at Stanley

14430 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66223
Overview of Vintage Park at Stanley

Vintage Park at Stanley upholds a vision of exceptional senior living, guided by care and compassion for residents from Louisburg to Shawnee. The community fosters a welcoming environment, celebrating the seasons of aging with purpose, curiosity, creativity, and fun. Vintage Park’s mission is to provide a maintenance-free assisted living lifestyle where residents feel valued and supported.

Residents of Vintage Park at Stanley enjoy a range of amenities and facilities designed to enhance their quality of life through assisted living and short-term respite stays. From spacious floor plans like the Heritage Suite and Stanley Suite to engaging activities, residents have access to comfort and opportunity. Nestled in a convenient location in the heart of Overland Park, Kansas, the community stands as a beacon of top-notch assisted living. 

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Homestead of Paola

601 N East St, Paola, KS 66071
Overview of Homestead of Paola

Homestead of Paola offers compassionate care and a family-like atmosphere, upholding a maintenance-free assisted living lifestyle in a welcoming rural community. Serving Miami, Linn, Franklin, and Johnson County residents, Homestead of Paola brings a sense of belonging and purpose. With a commitment to celebrating the seasons of aging, their assisted living and respite levels of care ensure residents enjoy enriching experiences tailored to their preferences, guided by pillars of purpose, curiosity, creativity, and fun. Homestead of Paola residents enjoy various amenities to enhance their quality of life.

From spacious floor plans like the Plaza Suite and Vintage Suite to engaging activities, residents can access comfort and opportunity. Conveniently located near local attractions and healthcare facilities, Homestead of Paola offers seniors a vibrant lifestyle supported by a caring community.

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Overview of Delaware Highlands Assisted Living

With an income-based system for costs, Delaware Highlands Assisted Living community offers affordable assisted living costs like no other in the Kansas City area, providing seniors of all income levels an opportunity at the quality golden years they deserve. Settle into cozy yet elegant one-bedroom apartments that grant privacy and comfort, without worrying about daily living activities, personal care, or medical management, for a fully stress-free experience.

Around the clock support from a team of expertly trained professionals ensures that each resident’s specific needs are catered to, allowing them to focus on rest, relaxation, and recreation. A full set of organized events, three filling meals served daily, community outings, and scheduled transportation off-site empower residents to lead convenient and exciting retirement years.

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Overview of Homestead Assisted Living of Lenexa

Homestead Assisted Living of Lenexa, located in the heart of Lenexa, Kansas, is a beloved community renowned for its meticulous upkeep and exceptional staff. Families appreciate the community’s proactive communication and vibrant atmosphere, reminiscent of a classic American setting, providing a comforting environment for residents. This community stands out as a premier choice for assisted living, boasting a team of senior care experts.

With certified staff and licensed nurses available 24/7, residents benefit from round-the-clock support and care. The community is equipped with an emergency communication system, ensuring residents’ safety at all times. Engaging daily therapeutic and multisensory activities, along with spiritual events, enrich residents’ lives, promoting overall well-being. The comfortable living and sleeping areas feature ample closet space, and residents enjoy individually controlled heating and air conditioning for personalized comfort, making it a preferred choice for those seeking residential assisted living.

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Overview of Homestead of Olathe

Homestead of Olathe stands as a welcoming haven in Kansas, offering a harmonious blend of assisted living with memory care services. With a deep-rooted commitment to senior well-being, this esteemed residence provides a vibrant and comforting environment for residents to thrive. The atmosphere exudes warmth and independence, fostering a social haven that encapsulates the feeling of home.

Dedication to resident care is paramount, evident in their round-the-clock certified staff and a readily available licensed nurse on call, ensuring a constant safety net of support. The community boasts a robust array of multi-sensory activities, daily therapeutic offerings, and comprehensive healthcare services, encompassing a holistic approach to well-being for residents seeking specialized memory care support. Their thoughtfully designed single-level layout eliminates the need for stairs or elevators, ensuring a convenient and easily accessible living experience. Homestead of Olathe takes care of every detail, from housekeeping and linen services to spacious closet space and individual climate control, providing residents with the ultimate comfort and ease.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Kansas

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Kansas?

Assisted living in Kansas supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Kansas?

Assisted living in Kansas is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Kansas Medicaid cover assisted living?

Kansas Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Kansas) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 218 assisted living facilities in Kansas. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Kansas?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Kansas, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Kansas?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.