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Overview of Dove Estates Senior Living Community

Dove Estates Senior Living Community dedicated themselves to ensuring the best quality of service to the seniors while equally gaining their independence. The senior living community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care living options. Residents of all housing have access to personal care that aims to enhance their quality of life. Dove Estates provides an impeccable level of hospitality in an atmosphere that is inviting and helpful while staying comfortable and secure in the cozy home-like community.

All three living options get seamless access to their amenities and services such as engaging in wellness programs, outings and events, transportation, housekeeping, and laundry services. Assisted living and memory care residents get more specialized services such as medication management and assistance with daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, etc), and extra help with the housekeeping and medication management provided.

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Overview of Pleasant View Home Health

Pleasant View Home Health, located in the heart of Central Kansas, is dedicated to delivering safe, competent, and quality care to seniors in McPherson, Reno, Rice, and Harvey Counties. As a not-for-profit agency and part of Pleasant View Home, it has been a trusted name in home health services since 1994. Their mission is to help clients achieve the highest quality of life while remaining independent at home. So they make sure to provide agency assistance with both daily and medical tasks, ensuring comprehensive support tailored to individual needs.


Pleasant View Home Health offers a wide range of services, including skilled nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, diabetic assessment, CHF and cardiovascular monitoring, respiratory assessments, medication assistance, and wound care. Additional services include assistance with bathing and dressing, housekeeping, laundry, shopping, companion care, and transportation. With a commitment to compassionate, professional, and personalized care, Pleasant View Home Health stands out as a reliable choice for home health services in Central Kansas.

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Overview of The Wheatlands Health Care Center

The Wheatlands Health Care Center in Kingman, Kansas, supplies independent living, assisted living support, memory care, nursing home services, skilled nursing, hospice care, and short-term respite stays. Assisted living programs aid residents with everyday routines like bathing, dressing, and medication management, while independent living offers private residential setups without daily care services. Secured memory care accommodations serve residents with cognitive decline, hospice care provides end-of-life comfort, and temporary respite admissions offer short-term coverage for primary family caregivers.

Kingman County Retirement Home Association operates the 54-bed center under administrator Nikki N. Schmitz. On-site rehabilitation options provide physical therapy directly within the facility. Recorded daily nursing averages 4 hours and 18 minutes per resident. Situated in an area with a 58 walk score, nearby paths allow for occasional errands on foot. Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment options are accepted.

Prospective representatives researching long-term care options or flexible care transitions can reach out to The Wheatlands Health Care Center to ask about room openings, discuss payment methods, or schedule a tour.

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Overview of Paramount Community Living and Rehab

Paramount Community Living and Rehab provides nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing care in Newton, KS. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks and independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

Opened in 1962, the community has 101 beds. Its multiple care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to a different level of care can happen within the same community.

The Rapid Recovery program and short-term rehabilitation allow residents to receive rehabilitation services at the community during a time-limited recovery period. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and restaurant-style dining lets residents and their guests choose entrées from a menu.

A Walk Score of 81 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, services, or cafés independently.

Paramount Community Living and Rehab accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, giving families those payment paths for eligible care. Total nurse staffing is 6h 34m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned per resident. Gretchen Sapp serves as administrator, and Ehc Newton Realty operates the community.

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Overview of Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community

Nursing time at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community runs 4 hours and 14 minutes per resident daily. That number belongs to the nursing home and skilled nursing offerings in Lawrence, Kansas, where licensed nursing works at all hours. Seventy-six beds sit under the license.

Independent living is offered, and it’s at the far end of the range: private living with community services and no daily care. Assisted living adds that daily care in terms of bathing, dressing, and medication for those who need it when those tasks become unmanageable, but before anything clinical is strictly needed. A family visiting drives to the same address no matter which level their loved one is in. That’s a selling point for a building with several levels of care: needs grow without needing to transfer facilities or towns.

Respite care is offered and covers short stays, because sometimes the regular caregiver is the one who needs taking care of. Pets are allowed, so anyone who moves in can keep theirs with them.

The Rapid Recovery program and rehabilitation services handle recovery work. Someone living alone has nobody to notice a problem at home for some hours of the day, and that isn’t a problem here. A Walk Score of 87 makes the area very walkable, which counts most for the residents who no longer drive but still can and want to go out on their own.

Deja Rhodeman is the administrator. Medicare and private pay are both accepted; Medicare covers short skilled weeks of care needed after a hospital stay rather than residence.

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Overview of Schowalter Villa

Schowalter Villa offers independent living and home care in Hesston, Kansas. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while home care brings support to a resident in their own living setting. The combination may suit someone who wants independent living with the option of receiving support at home.

Schowalter Villa opened in 1961. Jeffrey Ritcha serves as administrator, and Mennonite Board Missions Char Of Ks operates the community. With 155 beds, it is a larger community, with more residents, staff and usually more programming. Creative Arts and Intergen Connection offer opportunities for creative and intergenerational activities, while short term rehabilitation provides services for temporary recovery needs.

A Walk Score of 55 makes the area somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still manage some nearby trips independently. Group transportation is available for campus activities, local events and shopping, and transportation to area churches is provided each Sunday morning at no cost.

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Overview of Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community

Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community offers independent living, assisted living, home care, and skilled nursing in Manhattan, KS. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication.

Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and home care brings support to a person’s residence. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. The range of care options may suit someone whose needs change over time because the community includes both independent living and healthcare services.

Opened in 1980, the community has 134 beds. Housing includes one bedroom, two bedroom, and three bedroom residences. A one bedroom suits a single resident, while larger layouts can accommodate a couple or a companion.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 12 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing time assigned to each resident each day. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving eligible residents access to public coverage or allowing families to pay directly. Residents can use the trail system for outdoor walks, access fitness and massage services, visit the salon, dine at Prairie Star Restaurant, and use transportation.

The community also offers a Memory Program, Parkinson’s Program, Cancer Program, home health care, Outpatient Therapy, Physician Services, and Rehabilitation Care. These programs provide access to condition specific support and healthcare services.

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Overview of Wg Hearthstone West Sh

Wg Hearthstone West offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Topeka, Kansas. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care provides short term stays for a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage during travel or recovery.

The community has 60 beds and may suit someone who wants care options that can change as needs develop without moving to another community. Residents can spend time in the courtyards, scenic gardens, and walking trails, with scheduled outings to local restaurants, shopping trips, and outdoor activities. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet.

A Walk Score of 78 places the area in the very walkable category. Most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby shops and services independently. Hospice coordination is available for residents who need help arranging hospice related care; Renee M Elwood serves as the administrator, and Vtr Hearthstone West operates the community.

Starting Price $2,950/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Wichita Presbyterian Manor

Wichita Presbyterian Manor, in Wichita, KS, within the Orchard Park neighborhood, covers a range of care from independent living to assisted living and memory care, extending to skilled nursing. Every independent resident maintains their own household and relies on community services, but no one comes in for daily care. Assisted living staff help with bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care is secured, and staff supervise it. Licensed nurses are present around the clock for skilled nursing.

Since it’s all a single community, a resident requiring additional care can transition to a higher level. Respite is available for brief periods when the family’s caregiver is away or recuperating, and the short-term rehab program is designed for recovery. The count of beds is 132.

Nursing totals 5 hours 29 minutes of care per resident each day, on average. Medicaid is accepted, as well as private pay. Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a person is discharged from the hospital. The administrator’s name is Jenna Beilman.

A wellness center is on site, and a creative studio hosts classes and projects. Pets are welcome, and there’s a park for dogs. Its Walk Score is 41, indicating it is car-dependent, meaning that anyone without a car will require rides for most errands.

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Overview of Kansas Christian Home

Kansas Christian Home offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Newton, KS. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change within the community. Kansas Christian Home opened in 1962 and has 54 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Total nurse staffing is 5h 17m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehab are available after an illness or injury. Respite care provides a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community also offers transportation, and its named programs include assisted living Alternatives and Health Care Center.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Justin Harland serves as administrator, and Friends Of Kansas Christian Home operates the community. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet while living there. A Walk Score of 81 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently.

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Independent Living in Kansas at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 48/ 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: 80The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kansas. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90