Best Assisted Living in Wichita, KS

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 37 assisted living communities in Wichita, KS using KS Dept. for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in KS
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Avg Monthly Cost: $6,767The average monthly cost across facilities in Wichita, KS. 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: 42/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Wichita, KS. 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: 75The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Wichita, KS. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. 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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
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.
Wichita Presbyterian Manor
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Wichita (Orchard Park)
132
Facility 132
KS AVG 69
Rank #14 / 223
Yes
41
Facility 41
KS AVG 47
Rank #216 / 352
Assisted Living (56), Residential (26), NF (Nursing Facility) (50), SNF/NF (Combined) (50) 34.8% -Jenna BeilmanWichita Presbyterian Manor12
25
Facility 25
KS AVG 100
Rank #36 / 147
2.1
Facility 2.1
KS AVG 4.0
Rank #46 / 147
Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Wichita
84
Facility 84
KS AVG 69
Rank #54 / 223
No
28
Facility 28
KS AVG 47
Rank #270 / 352
Private Rooms 86.7% ------
Larksfield Place Independent Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Wichita
80
Facility 80
KS AVG 69
Rank #59 / 223
No
32
Facility 32
KS AVG 47
Rank #253 / 352
--A+-----
Ascension Living Via Christi Village Ridge
AL
ADC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Wichita
80
Facility 80
KS AVG 69
Rank #59 / 223
Yes
25
Facility 25
KS AVG 47
Rank #283 / 352
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 90.6% ------
Azria Health Wichita
AL
NH
SNF
Wichita (Willo-Esque)
70
Facility 70
KS AVG 69
Rank #83 / 223
No
23
Facility 23
KS AVG 47
Rank #295 / 352
- 88.1% ------
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% -Kimberlie StewartHomestead Estates Wichita20
36
Facility 36
KS AVG 100
Rank #55 / 147
1.8
Facility 1.8
KS AVG 4.0
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% A+Traci Hayden-19
54
Facility 54
KS AVG 100
Rank #71 / 147
2.8
Facility 2.8
KS AVG 4.0
Rank #56 / 147
Avita Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
Wichita (The Dell)
100
Facility 100
KS AVG 69
Rank #36 / 223
Yes
28
Facility 28
KS AVG 47
Rank #270 / 352
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 66.0% -Jennifer StastnyAvita Senior Living At Rolling Hills16
45
Facility 45
KS AVG 100
Rank #62 / 147
2.8
Facility 2.8
KS AVG 4.0
Rank #56 / 147
Vintage Park at Waterfront
AL
Wichita
40
Facility 40
KS AVG 69
Rank #192 / 223
Yes
20
Facility 20
KS AVG 47
Rank #312 / 352
Assisted Living (40) 62.5% A+Margaret WernerHomestead Of Waterfront Operations, LLC15
58
Facility 58
KS AVG 100
Rank #72 / 147
3.9
Facility 3.9
KS AVG 4.0
Rank #78 / 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% A+Brenda Janda-11
13
Facility 13
KS AVG 100
Rank #15 / 147
1.2
Facility 1.2
KS AVG 4.0
Rank #21 / 147

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every KS community we track that reports that metric, not just the 37 analyzed for Wichita.

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Overview of Wichita Presbyterian Manor

Wichita Presbyterian  Manor dedicates itself to ensuring the best quality of service to the seniors while equally gaining their independence. As a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community, they specialize in independent living, assisted living, and memory care living services; residents of all housing have access to personal care that aims to enhance their quality of life. Wichita Presbyterian  Manor ensures an impeccable level of hospitality in an atmosphere that is inviting and helpful while staying comfortable and secure in the cozy home-like community. 

Wichita Presbyterian  Manor has maintained the value in placing hospital-like services in a home-like environment that ensures residents get only the best level of care. Ensuring that residents can satisfy their holistic wellness, staff provides an array of services that include stimulating programs, engaging activities, and enriching services– a library, spacious lounge areas, well-lit common areas, and maintained apartments.  

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Overview of Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Based in the enchanting lands of Wichita, KS, Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare is an astounding senior living community offering a wide array of care options including short-term and long-term, hospital care, rehabilitation, therapy, and nursing services. With cozy and welcoming private suites, residents enjoy a safe and relaxed retirement. A team of reliable and experienced professionals strives to provide the highest quality of care and assistance around the clock.

Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, paving the way for seniors to flourish and experience new things. Fun activities and enjoyable events are conducted to maintain seniors’ wellness and happiness. Dining is something to anticipate with healthy and delicious meals prepared to cater to seniors’ nutritional requirements and tastes. The community’s peaceful grounds and convenient amenities ensure seniors are well-cared for.

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Overview of Larksfield Place Independent Living

Larksfield Place Independent Living is a luxury senior living community in Wichita, Kansas, offering various senior living solutions, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Residents can choose from their thoughtfully designed apartments, including a studio, one-bedroom, and a villa. As a not-for-profit community, Larksfield Place is fully focused on delivering the best senior living experience and less on its bottom line.

Known for their exceptionally high standards and unsurpassed service, the community has the most highly trained and experienced professionals in the Wichita area, ensuring residents can access top-rated senior health services, including respite care, transitional care, memory support, and rehabilitation. Residents can also participate in various activities, including music therapy, art therapy, cognitive programs, exercise and fitness, concerts, and happy hour, ensuring an enriched and vibrant life.

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Overview of Ascension Living Via Christi Village Ridge

Ascension Living is a comfortable assisted living community offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community promotes social, recreational, spiritual, and educational activities to their residents to cultivate their mental and physical abilities. Many of the services provided are centered on the comfort of healing. Ascension Living’s goal is to have their residents age with grace and thrive with physical ability; through their personalized care service, residents can transfer between assisted living and skilled nursing– depending on the healthcare need. Staff members make it a point to promote a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for their residents. Ascension Living proudly welcomes whatever faith, ready to attend and enhance your quality of life.

Ascension Living ensures everything is conveniently provided for seniors, making it a point that they just sit back and relax. Management ensures that residents relax and pursue an active lifestyle through the range of cultural, spiritual, and social opportunities that await them. Community amenities are maintenance free, so residents can enjoy seamless access to living spaces like a lounge room, Chapel, fitness center, and cafe. Other services include the essential housekeeping, laundry, and transportation. 

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Overview of Azria Health Wichita

Azria Health Wichita is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in the city. The nursing home is proud to be one of the only few communities in the city that delivered exceptional individualized care for its unique residents. They aim to change the meaning of recovery for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Azria strives to have all its residents experience the comprehensive and exemplary care offered. 
Expect nothing but quality when it comes to their service: an advanced level of recovery found in long-term and post-acute rehabilitative services. They also proudly offer specialized care programs such as neurological and stroke services, orthopedic care, prosthetic training, pulmonary rehabilitation, post-cardiac care, and wound care– all created to have the right provision of multidisciplinary healthcare services such as therapy, enriching activities, and discharge planning.

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Overview of Homestead Estates

Homestead Estates is a senior living community in Oklahoma housing independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Homestead prides themselves in giving off a warm and welcoming environment. They excel in providing the right level of service with their professional care that finds solutions to any need an individual may have. As a proud member of the Midwest Health Family of Communities, Estates provides a reasonable price for families seeking to find a home that is affordable yet gives an excellent quality of service. Homestead is trusted to be one of the senior living homes in Wichita that provides quality living that is driven to enhance the lifestyle of seniors during their retirement period.

Life at Homestead is designed to meet the needs of residents from all living options; designed to stay active, receive help with daily activities, and receive mental stimulation for those suffering with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Their amenities encompasses the needs of all seniors as a way to provide convenience and access around the building: movie theater, fitness center, billiards room, and library; with essential services that help with a hassle-free daily living: housekeeping, recreational activities, engaging social activities, and delicious meals provided in their dining area.

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Overview of Regent Park Assisted Living & Memory Care

Located in the lovely neighborhood of Wichita, KS, Regent Park Assisted Living & Memory Care is a luxury senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. The community offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments designed to accommodate residents’ unique needs. Residents who want to live independently benefit from assistance with activities of daily living and housekeeping, while memory care residents receive outstanding support from Regent Park’s dedicated caregivers, who are trained in the best practices of dementia care.

At Regent Park, residents enjoy amenities, services, and programs tailored to their tastes and interests. Residents can also take advantage of amenities such as a private movie theater, salon and spa, and outdoor courtyard with lush landscaping. With around-the-clock support from trained associates and wellness resources such as visiting professional services, including podiatry, portable x-rays, therapy, and stimulating programs, residents experience exceptional senior living that enhances their wellness, promotes independence, and encourages a vibrant lifestyle.

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Overview of Avita Assisted Living and Memory Care

Avita Assisted Living and Memory Care at Rolling Hills offers a bright and cheerful start to your day, where you can bask in the warmth of the sun and savor a delicious cup of coffee. This facility has been providing quality care since 2012, and its development throughout the years has been really smooth and beneficial. Located in the heart of West Wichita, this team has a team of highly trained RNs, LPNs, and nurses who work tirelessly to improve the quality of life of their residents. Their goal is to transform lives and make them better than ever before. Residents are not just another number on a chart for them.

As they strive to create a sense of community and belonging where everyone is welcome and included, the facility makes sure to maintain top notch quality in their spacious apartments, dining options, and a range of community amenities to make residents feel at home. They organize social engagements and activities to make every day fun and enjoyable as well. When it comes to setting the standard for quality care and going above and beyond to meet the needs of seniors, this home is definitely off the charts.

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Vintage Park at Waterfront

900 N Bayshore Dr, Wichita, KS 67212
Overview of Vintage Park at Waterfront

Vintage Park at Waterfront upholds a vision of exceptional senior living, offering a maintenance-free assisted living community. Serving residents on the west side of Wichita, Vintage Park fosters a welcoming community where every individual’s story is cherished and celebrated. With a commitment to purpose, curiosity, creativity, and fun, the Vibrant Living Program ensures residents enjoy enriching experiences tailored to their preferences and the community’s culture. Vintage Park at Waterfront residents enjoy assisted living and respite care amenities designed to enhance their quality of life. From spacious floor plans like the Waterfront Lakeview and Bayshore Lakeview suites to engaging activities, residents have access to comfort and the opportunity to live their best lives. 

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Overview of Prairie Homestead Senior Living

With seniors’ well-being in mind, Prairie Homestead Senior Living rests on 26 acres of serene grounds in West May Street, Wichita, KS, which offers assisted living and independent living. Spend your days in the beautifully designed and cozy residences of Prairie Homestead Senior Living, built to optimize comfort and security. With a reliable and specially trained team providing top-tier care and assistance, seniors enjoy every moment of their best years.

A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and exciting programs accompanies seniors as they make their days more meaningful. Have the finest dining experience with delightful and nutritious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Prairie Homestead Senior Living is ideal for seniors looking to live the best of their independence while receiving the benefits of living in a trusted community.

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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 Wichita, KS

What is the average cost of assisted living in Wichita, KS?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Wichita, KS is approximately $4,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Wichita, KS?

Assisted living in Wichita, KS typically ranges from $4,300–$6,900 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Wichita, KS?

Assisted living facilities in Wichita, KS typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

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.