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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
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| Brookdale Salina Fairdale |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Salina | 55
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#124 / 224 | Yes |
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#228 / 363 | Suite / 1 Bed | 38.2% | - | Steven James Stones | Brookdale Salina Fairdale | 14 | 6 | 0.4 |
| Brookdale Salina Kirwin |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Salina | 43
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#185 / 224 | Yes |
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#87 / 363 | Suite | 58.1% | A+ | Latorya Ann Loud-Boswell | Brookdale Salina Kirwin | 18 | 33 | 1.8 |
Overview of Brookdale Salina Fairdale
Offering personalized assisted living options for seniors, Brookdale Salina Fairdale is an inviting senior living community designed to provide seniors with a well-supported senior living experience with comprehensive care services. This includes assistance with activities of daily living, housekeeping, meal preparation, medication management, and transportation. Residents have five different floor plans to choose from, all the way up to a spacious 696-square-foot suite, ensuring a cozy and inviting space they can call their own.
Residents find comfort in knowing their wellness is supported by collaborative care partnerships between their family, Brookdale’s care associates, and other healthcare providers, complemented by a team available 24/7 for emergencies. Moreover, the community offers a jam-packed calendar of diverse activities and amenities designed for residents’ comfort, wellness, and enjoyment. At Brookdale, residents enjoy access to a beauty & barber shop, a whirlpool, a fireside living room, a porch, and aesthetically landscaped grounds.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Suite / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Brookdale Salina Kirwin
A cozy and inviting senior living community located in East Kirwin Avenue, Salina, KS, Brookdale Salina Kirwin offers assisted living. Promising comfort and elegance, the community provides a selection of suites that are meticulously decorated for familiarity. Live life to the fullest and maximize independence with a dedicated and highly skilled team handling all your needs.
Brookdale Salina Kirwin commits to enhancing the seniors’ quality of life by hosting activities to keep its residents happy and active. With the community’s convenient location at the core of Salina, residents gain easy access to historical, and scenic spots, and convenience with other necessary establishments. Bond over delightful and healthy meals served from breakfast to dinner. Sit idly and talk freely with friends in the fireside living room, and enjoy other pet-friendly amenities including a therapy room, a piano, a beauty and barbershop, a whirlpool, a courtyard, and a garden.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 288 - 360 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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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.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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.
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- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Salina, KS
What is the average cost of assisted living in Salina, KS?
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Salina, KS is approximately $4,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for assisted living in Salina, KS?
Assisted living in Salina, KS typically ranges from $4,000–$6,600 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Salina, KS?
Assisted living facilities in Salina, KS typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.
How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Salina, KS?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~20–25 licensed assisted living facilities in Salina, KS.
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.
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