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Best Independent Living in Kansas

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 351 homes in Kansas

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Kansas Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Compare Independent Living around Kansas The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.

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Mission Chateau Senior Living Community
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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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).

Prairie Village (Prairie Village)
88Yes 64 Assisted Living (48), Residential (40) 81.8% -A Miles Nease-66
Lakeview Village
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.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

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).

Lenexa
158Yes 54 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed 100.0% A+Richard Alan Turley Jr-60
Aventura Senior Living at Overland Park
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Overland Park (Park Meadow)
72Yes 30 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Kristin Dankof-40
Sunrise of Leawood
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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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).

Leawood (Town Center Business Park)
105Yes 62 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite 71.4% -Darin Cizerle-2255
Colonial Village Overland Park
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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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).

Overland Park
40Yes 45 1 Bed / 2 Bed 84.1% -Daniel ChikColonial Village160
Dove Estates Senior Living Community
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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Goddard (Goddard)
80No 20 Assisted Living (80) 67.5% -Sara Miller-1341
Legend at Capital Ridge
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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Topeka (Southwest Arvonia Place)
76No 38 1 Bed 2.6% -Ashley Burnison-1717
Ascension Living Via Christi Village McLean
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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

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).

Wichita (Indian Hills)
95Yes 47 Studio / 1 Bed 87.5% -Valan E PolleyAscension Living Via Christi Village Mclean230
Homestead Estates
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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RH

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Wichita (Minneha)
90No 53 Assisted Living (90) 60.0% -Kimberlie StewartHomestead Estates Wichita2034
Ascension Living Via Christi Village Manhattan
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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Manhattan
125No 10 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 92.5% -Michael Fuchs-410
Protected: Rolling Hills Retirement Community
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Topeka (Southwest Topeka)
70No 33 NF (Nursing Facility) (70), SNF/NF (Combined) (70)-A+Tammi Toland-120
Avenue 81
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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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).

Overland Park (Colonial Village)
55No 88 Private Rooms 81.8% A+Nicholas WysongAvenue 81910
Lexington Park Assisted Living
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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

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).

Topeka (West Southwest 2)
60No 60 Assisted Living (60)-A+Ben Rigdon-160
Pleasant View Home
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).

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Inman (Inman)
122Yes 26 Private Rooms 100.0% -Michelle Neufeld-70
Asbury Village
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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Coffeyville
32No 0 Studio / 1 Bed 62.5% -Amanda Augustine-1325
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Avenue 81

8055 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66204

Avenue 81 is a premier senior living community in Kansas City that offers residential independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The condominium-style housing boasts a vibrant community with a friendly environment that allows seniors to nurture and grow as individuals, regardless of their age. The senior living community has a personalized care program that caters to the specific needs of unique individuals– designed to ensure that seniors are able to live the Sagora experience, where the lifestyle is unmatched. Avenue 81 is proudly a luxurious senior living community that successfully receives the trust of seniors and their families knowing that they are in good hands and will be well taken care of.

Residents are able to enhance their quality of life through the community’s range of services and amenities that include culinary dining experience, full-service salon, scheduled activities, and ADLs.

Overview of Avenue 81

Avenue 81 is a premier senior living community in Kansas City that offers residential independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The condominium-style housing boasts a vibrant community with a friendly environment that allows seniors to nurture and grow as individuals, regardless of their age. The senior living community has a personalized care program that caters to the specific needs of unique individuals– designed to ensure that seniors are able to live the Sagora experience, where the lifestyle is unmatched. Avenue 81 is proudly a luxurious senior living community that successfully receives the trust of seniors and their families knowing that they are in good hands and will be well taken care of.

Residents are able to enhance their quality of life through the community’s range of services and amenities that include culinary dining experience, full-service salon, scheduled activities, and ADLs.

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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A Sister company of Rolling Hills and Homestead, Lexington Park is an assisted living community that also extends to independent living, memory care, rapid recovery, and skilled nursing services in Topeka. The community programs and activities are designed to help individuals develop an active lifestyle and hassle-free living while maintaining independence through a personalized-style approach in a nurturing setting. The senior living home creates an environment that promotes holistic wellness. There is a vibrant home-like atmosphere with world-class service that elevates their daily living.  As a proud member of Midwest Health, Lexington Park is the ideal home where seniors thrive. 
Lexington Park aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors are able to satisfy their holistic wellness. They house licensed physicians and professionals and offer a list of social and stimulating activities, nutritional programs, and specialized training for residents for an enriching experience– short-term and long-term care, post-hospital and post-surgical care, respiration therapy, and social services available.  

Overview of Lexington Park Assisted Living

A Sister company of Rolling Hills and Homestead, Lexington Park is an assisted living community that also extends to independent living, memory care, rapid recovery, and skilled nursing services in Topeka. The community programs and activities are designed to help individuals develop an active lifestyle and hassle-free living while maintaining independence through a personalized-style approach in a nurturing setting. The senior living home creates an environment that promotes holistic wellness. There is a vibrant home-like atmosphere with world-class service that elevates their daily living.  As a proud member of Midwest Health, Lexington Park is the ideal home where seniors thrive. 
Lexington Park aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors are able to satisfy their holistic wellness. They house licensed physicians and professionals and offer a list of social and stimulating activities, nutritional programs, and specialized training for residents for an enriching experience– short-term and long-term care, post-hospital and post-surgical care, respiration therapy, and social services available.  

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Pleasant View Home

108 N Walnut St, Inman, KS 67546

Experience luxurious senior living with Pleasant View Home, an exceptional senior living provider in Inman, KS, offering independent living, long-term nursing care, memory care, respite care, adult day care, and home health services. The community offers individualized care in a luxury, home-style atmosphere with the help of their dedicated and highly-skilled team of professionals.

Pleasant View Home aims to provide a safe, comfortable, Christian environment where residents can live fully through wonderful amenities, including carefully prepared meals, housekeeping, laundry services, and round-the-clock medical assistance. Residents also enjoy access to a chapel, library, fitness center, and salon & barbershop. In addition to the many amenities available, Pleasant View Estates employs a Certified Activities Director to assist residents with an active lifestyle and plan various activities tailored to residents’ diverse interests and needs.

Overview of Pleasant View Home

Experience luxurious senior living with Pleasant View Home, an exceptional senior living provider in Inman, KS, offering independent living, long-term nursing care, memory care, respite care, adult day care, and home health services. The community offers individualized care in a luxury, home-style atmosphere with the help of their dedicated and highly-skilled team of professionals.

Pleasant View Home aims to provide a safe, comfortable, Christian environment where residents can live fully through wonderful amenities, including carefully prepared meals, housekeeping, laundry services, and round-the-clock medical assistance. Residents also enjoy access to a chapel, library, fitness center, and salon & barbershop. In addition to the many amenities available, Pleasant View Estates employs a Certified Activities Director to assist residents with an active lifestyle and plan various activities tailored to residents’ diverse interests and needs.

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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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.

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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Room Sizes: 180 / 210 - 220 / 740 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Cedar Lake Village stands as a shining example of exceptional senior living, offering a haven where residents are greeted with an array of premium living options. This welcoming community opens its doors to individuals aged 55 and over, extending the privilege of a personalized lifestyle tailored to their needs and preferences. Within its charming confines, one discovers not only well-appointed assisted living and memory care apartments but also the reassurance of 24-hour skilled nursing care, a testament to their unwavering commitment to resident well-being. The community flourishes with picturesque outdoor spaces and inviting, well-lit interiors that radiate comfort and warmth.

In addition to its remarkable living quarters, Cedar Lake Village presents a wealth of enriching activities aimed at nurturing the holistic wellness of its cherished residents. An on-site gym and inviting common areas provide avenues for engagement, while the beautifully furnished interiors create an unmistakable sense of home. The community proudly boasts a billiards room and exquisite dining spaces, elevating the overall experience for its esteemed residents. With an exceptional staff ready to cater to their needs, Cedar Lake Village has cultivated a haven that epitomizes the essence of quality senior living.

Overview of Cedar Lake Village

Cedar Lake Village stands as a shining example of exceptional senior living, offering a haven where residents are greeted with an array of premium living options. This welcoming community opens its doors to individuals aged 55 and over, extending the privilege of a personalized lifestyle tailored to their needs and preferences. Within its charming confines, one discovers not only well-appointed assisted living and memory care apartments but also the reassurance of 24-hour skilled nursing care, a testament to their unwavering commitment to resident well-being. The community flourishes with picturesque outdoor spaces and inviting, well-lit interiors that radiate comfort and warmth.

In addition to its remarkable living quarters, Cedar Lake Village presents a wealth of enriching activities aimed at nurturing the holistic wellness of its cherished residents. An on-site gym and inviting common areas provide avenues for engagement, while the beautifully furnished interiors create an unmistakable sense of home. The community proudly boasts a billiards room and exquisite dining spaces, elevating the overall experience for its esteemed residents. With an exceptional staff ready to cater to their needs, Cedar Lake Village has cultivated a haven that epitomizes the essence of quality senior living.

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 286 - 970 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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A Sister company of Rolling Hills and Homestead, Lexington Park is an assisted living community that also extends to independent living, memory care, rapid recovery, and skilled nursing services in Topeka. The community programs and activities are designed to help individuals develop an active lifestyle and hassle-free living while maintaining independence through a personalized-style approach in a nurturing setting. The senior living home creates an environment that promotes holistic wellness. There is a vibrant, home-like atmosphere with world-class service that elevates their daily living. As a proud member of Midwest Health, Lexington Park is the ideal home where seniors thrive.
Lexington Park aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors are able to satisfy their holistic wellness. They house licensed physicians and professionals and offer a list of social and stimulating activities, nutritional programs, and specialized training for residents for an enriching experience– short-term and long-term care, post-hospital and post-surgical care, respiration therapy, and social services available.

Overview of Lexington Park Independent Living

A Sister company of Rolling Hills and Homestead, Lexington Park is an assisted living community that also extends to independent living, memory care, rapid recovery, and skilled nursing services in Topeka. The community programs and activities are designed to help individuals develop an active lifestyle and hassle-free living while maintaining independence through a personalized-style approach in a nurturing setting. The senior living home creates an environment that promotes holistic wellness. There is a vibrant, home-like atmosphere with world-class service that elevates their daily living. As a proud member of Midwest Health, Lexington Park is the ideal home where seniors thrive.
Lexington Park aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors are able to satisfy their holistic wellness. They house licensed physicians and professionals and offer a list of social and stimulating activities, nutritional programs, and specialized training for residents for an enriching experience– short-term and long-term care, post-hospital and post-surgical care, respiration therapy, and social services available.

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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.

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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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Village Shalom prides itself on achieving a safe and secure community for residents to experience rejuvenation and recovery in one nurturing home. Specializing in assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care, residents from different living options offer personalized care that allows them to receive the necessary care while promoting an active lifestyle. Village Shalom envisions its residents to strive in a safe, caring, and compassionate environment.

Management and staff help assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and physical therapy– while encouraging and maintaining independence for its residents. Other resort-like amenities include a five-star fine dining experience, beautifully furnished private apartments, and 24-hour security and emergency response services.

Overview of Village Shalom

Village Shalom prides itself on achieving a safe and secure community for residents to experience rejuvenation and recovery in one nurturing home. Specializing in assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care, residents from different living options offer personalized care that allows them to receive the necessary care while promoting an active lifestyle. Village Shalom envisions its residents to strive in a safe, caring, and compassionate environment.

Management and staff help assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and physical therapy– while encouraging and maintaining independence for its residents. Other resort-like amenities include a five-star fine dining experience, beautifully furnished private apartments, and 24-hour security and emergency response services.

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Room Sizes: 840 - 1,810 sq. ft

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Meadowlark Estates is a leading senior living community in Lawrence, KS, that offers excellent independent living services. Here, residents are sure to find their ideal residence from a wide range of beautifully designed studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments equipped with various safety features, including emergency pull cords and fire protection systems. Residents live a well-supported and easy life with managers that live within the community and an attentive team that handles housekeeping, linen, maintenance, meal preparation, and transportation.

The community ensures its residents age comfortably with access to personalized care services provided by a trusted homecare provider and a wealth of wonderful amenities. Residents can participate in diverse social and recreational activities, events, and outings, complemented with the community’s resident travel program. Relish in exquisite dining, or enjoy a refreshing walk along the beautiful walking paths and scenic gardens. At Meadowlark Estates, there are endless opportunities to create new memories, find new friends, and live life vibrantly.

Overview of Meadowlark Estates

Meadowlark Estates is a leading senior living community in Lawrence, KS, that offers excellent independent living services. Here, residents are sure to find their ideal residence from a wide range of beautifully designed studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments equipped with various safety features, including emergency pull cords and fire protection systems. Residents live a well-supported and easy life with managers that live within the community and an attentive team that handles housekeeping, linen, maintenance, meal preparation, and transportation.

The community ensures its residents age comfortably with access to personalized care services provided by a trusted homecare provider and a wealth of wonderful amenities. Residents can participate in diverse social and recreational activities, events, and outings, complemented with the community’s resident travel program. Relish in exquisite dining, or enjoy a refreshing walk along the beautiful walking paths and scenic gardens. At Meadowlark Estates, there are endless opportunities to create new memories, find new friends, and live life vibrantly.

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Room Sizes: 380-563 / 542-1,016 / 937-1,056 sq. ft

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Nestled in the beautiful neighborhood of Wichita, KS, the Rushwood Senior Living is an esteemed community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can select from well-appointed and comfortable accommodations with several floor plans based on their preferences. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia receive passionate and personalized care and support through an expert and empathetic team.

Offering top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy the following: restaurant-style dining, maintenance and housekeeping, concierge services, and transportation assistance. Explore its beautifully appointed spaces such as the pool, wellness center, and lounges. Attend various social activities and community events to boost engagement. At the Rushwood Senior Living, seniors are assured of a glorious retirement.

Overview of The Rushwood Senior Living

Nestled in the beautiful neighborhood of Wichita, KS, the Rushwood Senior Living is an esteemed community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can select from well-appointed and comfortable accommodations with several floor plans based on their preferences. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia receive passionate and personalized care and support through an expert and empathetic team.

Offering top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy the following: restaurant-style dining, maintenance and housekeeping, concierge services, and transportation assistance. Explore its beautifully appointed spaces such as the pool, wellness center, and lounges. Attend various social activities and community events to boost engagement. At the Rushwood Senior Living, seniors are assured of a glorious retirement.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence. Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.

An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:

  • Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
  • Website quality and digital trust indicators
  • Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)

These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.

Balancing Additional Factors

The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including: walkability and local accessibility, estimated property value, and pricing information.

These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.

The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
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We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

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