Page 3 of Best Memory Care in Kansas

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 125 memory care providers in KS using KS Dept. for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in KS
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
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.
Evergreen Community of Johnson County
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Olathe
84
Facility 84
KS AVG 86
Rank #32 / 77
No
76
Facility 76
KS AVG 47
Rank #14 / 123
-
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
KS AVG 76.4%
Rank #28 / 68
Charla RobertsJohnson County15
67
Facility 67
KS AVG 100
Rank #36 / 60
4.5
Facility 4.5
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #36 / 60
Diversicare of Hutchinson, LLC
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Hutchinson
73
Facility 73
KS AVG 86
Rank #45 / 77
No
80
Facility 80
KS AVG 47
Rank #9 / 123
-
87.7%
Facility 87.7%
KS AVG 76.4%
Rank #17 / 68
Renee JohnsonDiversicare Hutchinson Property, LLC9
50
Facility 50
KS AVG 100
Rank #28 / 60
5.6
Facility 5.6
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #46 / 60
Life Care Center of Burlington
MC
NH
SNF
Burlington
77
Facility 77
KS AVG 86
Rank #42 / 77
No
46
Facility 46
KS AVG 47
Rank #66 / 123
-
96.1%
Facility 96.1%
KS AVG 76.4%
Rank #4 / 68
Elizabeth StockebrandBurlington Real Estate Investors LLC64
265
Facility 265
KS AVG 100
Rank #51 / 60
4.1
Facility 4.1
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #31 / 60
Dove Estates Senior Living Community
MC
AL
IL
RC
Goddard
80
Facility 80
KS AVG 86
Rank #36 / 77
Yes
20
Facility 20
KS AVG 47
Rank #108 / 123
Assisted Living (80)
67.5%
Facility 67.5%
KS AVG 76.4%
Rank #54 / 68
Sara MillerCity Of Goddard18
43
Facility 43
KS AVG 100
Rank #25 / 60
2.4
Facility 2.4
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #14 / 60
The Windsor of Lawrence
MC
AL
Lawrence
44
Facility 44
KS AVG 86
Rank #70 / 77
Yes
7
Facility 7
KS AVG 47
Rank #119 / 123
Studio / 1 Bed
84.1%
Facility 84.1%
KS AVG 76.4%
Rank #25 / 68
Chloe Montague3220 Peterson Rd LLC22
47
Facility 47
KS AVG 100
Rank #27 / 60
2.1
Facility 2.1
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #11 / 60
Avita Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
Wichita (The Dell)
100
Facility 100
KS AVG 86
Rank #22 / 77
Yes
28
Facility 28
KS AVG 47
Rank #89 / 123
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
66.0%
Facility 66.0%
KS AVG 76.4%
Rank #56 / 68
Jennifer StastnyWwal Development LLC16
45
Facility 45
KS AVG 100
Rank #26 / 60
2.8
Facility 2.8
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #19 / 60
Diversicare of Chanute
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Chanute
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 86
Rank #51 / 77
No
69
Facility 69
KS AVG 47
Rank #25 / 123
-
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
KS AVG 76.4%
Rank #5 / 68
Quinton SchooleyDiversicare Chanute Property LLC75
340
Facility 340
KS AVG 100
Rank #55 / 60
4.5
Facility 4.5
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #36 / 60
Wichita Presbyterian Manor
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Wichita (Orchard Park)
132
Facility 132
KS AVG 86
Rank #8 / 77
Yes
41
Facility 41
KS AVG 47
Rank #73 / 123
Assisted Living (56), Residential (26), NF (Nursing Facility) (50), SNF/NF (Combined) (50)
34.8%
Facility 34.8%
KS AVG 76.4%
Rank #65 / 68
Jenna BeilmanCity Of Wichita4
25
Facility 25
KS AVG 100
Rank #13 / 60
6.3
Facility 6.3
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #50 / 60
The Wheatlands Health Care Center
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Kingman
54
Facility 54
KS AVG 86
Rank #60 / 77
No
53
Facility 53
KS AVG 47
Rank #50 / 123
-
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
KS AVG 76.4%
Rank #28 / 68
Nikki N. SchmitzKingman County Retirement Home Association21
59
Facility 59
KS AVG 100
Rank #34 / 60
2.8
Facility 2.8
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #19 / 60
Delmar Gardens of Overland Park
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Overland Park (South Lakes)
120
Facility 120
KS AVG 86
Rank #14 / 77
No
92
Facility 92
KS AVG 47
Rank #1 / 123
-
67.5%
Facility 67.5%
KS AVG 76.4%
Rank #54 / 68
Keaton KlugDelmar Gardens Of Overland Park Inc34
236
Facility 236
KS AVG 100
Rank #50 / 60
6.9
Facility 6.9
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #54 / 60

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other KS memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 125 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Evergreen Community of Johnson County

Evergreen Community of Johnson County provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Olathe, Kansas. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing offers licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available in one community. If a resident’s needs grow, they may be able to move to another level without leaving the community or starting over socially. Evergreen Community of Johnson County may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could change over time and who may benefit from having these options in one community.

The home has 84 beds, giving families a clear measure of its overall capacity. Rehabilitation services are available through the community for residents who need them. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 44 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Families therefore have several payment routes, including Medicaid when savings may not cover a long stay and Medicare for short term skilled care after a hospital stay. A Walk Score of 76 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Charla Roberts serves as administrator, and Johnson County operates the community.

Contact Evergreen Community of Johnson County

Overview of Diversicare of Hutchinson

Diversicare of Hutchinson in Hutchinson, Kansas, provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing services. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice supports a resident who needs end of life care focused on comfort.

The community has 73 beds. Short Stay Rehabilitation and Complex Medical Care are also available, giving residents access to rehabilitation services or care for medically complex needs without selecting a separate type of facility. Diversicare of Hutchinson may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised memory care or short stay rehabilitation.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 41 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, so families can use either listed public program or pay directly. An 80 out of 100 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Renee Johnson is the administrator, and Diversicare Hutchinson Property operates the community.

Contact Diversicare of Hutchinson, LLC

Overview of Life Care Center of Burlington

Life Care Center of Burlington is a nursing home offering memory care and skilled nursing in Burlington, KS. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for residents at risk of wandering. These care options may be a good fit for someone whose needs include dementia supervision or licensed nursing care.

The community has 77 beds and total nurse staffing of 3h 32m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; Medicare generally covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly.

Life Care Center of Burlington offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, giving residents access to therapy through the facility’s rehabilitation services. A beauty salon and barber shop allow residents to arrange grooming on site, and transportation is available for trips beyond the community.

The area has a Walk Score of 46, placing it in a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Elizabeth Stockebrand serves as administrator, and Burlington Real Estate Investors operates the community.

Contact Life Care Center of Burlington

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.

Contact Dove Estates Senior Living Community

Overview of The Windsor of Lawrence

Focusing on assisted living and memory care, The Windsor of Lawrence is a distinguished senior living community located in the tranquil neighborhood of Peterson Road, Lawrence, KS. Enjoy spacious and snug accommodations with a wide array of one-bedroom floor plans, meticulously built to maximize comfort and safety. The community doubles its efforts to deliver top-notch care and assistance with a compassionate and well-trained team, ensuring residents experience an unforgettable retirement.

With a lot of fun things to do and enchanting spaces to explore, residents have all the time to reignite their sparks and learn new things. Treat yourself to restaurant-style dining with healthy and delicious meals to cater to nutritional needs and tastes. The Windsor of Lawrence is ideal for seniors looking for an active and inviting environment filled with convenient amenities and beautifully landscaped grounds.

Contact The Windsor of Lawrence

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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Overview of Diversicare of Chanute

Diversicare of Chanute is a nursing home in Chanute, Kansas, offering hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site, while memory care offers a supervised setting for a resident with dementia who may be at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care.

The community has 60 beds. Its short stay rehabilitation program and rehabilitation services provide a temporary setting for recovery, while complex medical care supports residents with more involved medical needs. This range of services may suit a resident who needs skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, or short term rehabilitation.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to fund eligible care. Quinton Schooley serves as the administrator, and Diversicare Chanute Property operates the community. A Walk Score of 69 out of 100 makes the area somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still manage certain outings independently.

Contact Diversicare of Chanute

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.  

Contact Wichita Presbyterian Manor

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 31 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.

Contact The Wheatlands Health Care Center

Overview of Delmar Gardens of Overland Park

Delmar Gardens of Overland Park provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Overland Park, KS. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock.

Several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between levels can happen without leaving the community. The community has 120 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 50 minutes per resident per day. That figure represents the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.

A Walk Score of 92 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Residents can use the full rehabilitative program, including daily physical, occupational, and speech therapy, while the salon and spa provide an on-site option for personal grooming. Respite care and transitional stays offer short-term arrangements when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover; Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, providing payment routes that include coverage for eligible short-term skilled care, assistance when savings may not cover a long stay, or direct payment. Keaton Klug serves as the administrator.

Contact Delmar Gardens of Overland Park

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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Memory Care in Kansas at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 47/ 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: 86The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kansas. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care 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.

Does Kansas Medicaid cover memory care?

Kansas Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 125 memory care communities in Kansas. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community 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 memory care communities 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.