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Best Memory Care in Kansas

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 117 memory care communities in Kansas using Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in KS
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Jun 2026
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117 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 46/ 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: 69The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kansas. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.

Sunrise of Overland Park
MC
AL
RC
Overland Park
82
Facility 82
KS AVG 69
Rank #56 / 224
Yes
52
Facility 52
KS AVG 46
Rank #155 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Daniel ChikColonial Village16
0
Facility 0
KS AVG 100
Rank #1 / 191
0.0
Facility 0.0
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #1 / 191
The Heritage of Overland Park
MC
NC
RC
Overland Park (Windsor Manor)
72
Facility 72
KS AVG 69
Rank #77 / 224
No
19
Facility 19
KS AVG 46
Rank #318 / 363
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms--Kristin Dankof-4
0
Facility 0
KS AVG 100
Rank #1 / 191
0.0
Facility 0.0
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #1 / 191
Sunrise of Leawood
MC
AL
Leawood (Town Center Business Park)
105
Facility 105
KS AVG 69
Rank #34 / 224
Yes
62
Facility 62
KS AVG 46
Rank #87 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite
79.0%
Facility 79.0%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #113 / 198
-Darin Cizerle-22
61
Facility 61
KS AVG 100
Rank #92 / 191
2.8
Facility 2.8
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #67 / 191
Colonial Village Overland Park
MC
AL
IL
NH
Overland Park
82
Facility 82
KS AVG 69
Rank #56 / 224
Yes
45
Facility 45
KS AVG 46
Rank #199 / 363
1 Bed / 2 Bed
84.1%
Facility 84.1%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #85 / 198
-Daniel ChikColonial Village16
0
Facility 0
KS AVG 100
Rank #1 / 191
0.0
Facility 0.0
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #1 / 191
Parkwood Village
MC
AL
Pratt
73
Facility 73
KS AVG 69
Rank #75 / 224
No
70
Facility 70
KS AVG 46
Rank #57 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
86.3%
Facility 86.3%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #75 / 198
-Sharon WillChc14
7
Facility 7
KS AVG 100
Rank #19 / 191
0.5
Facility 0.5
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #17 / 191
Avita Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
Wichita (The Dell)
100
Facility 100
KS AVG 69
Rank #36 / 224
No
28
Facility 28
KS AVG 46
Rank #269 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
66.0%
Facility 66.0%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #155 / 198
-Jennifer StastnyAvita Senior Living At Rolling Hills16
45
Facility 45
KS AVG 100
Rank #76 / 191
2.8
Facility 2.8
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #67 / 191
Colonial Oaks at Leawood
MC
AL
Leawood (Grace Gardens)
87
Facility 87
KS AVG 69
Rank #51 / 224
No
10
Facility 10
KS AVG 46
Rank #339 / 363
Private Rooms
73.6%
Facility 73.6%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #132 / 198
-Kent McgeeneyColonial Oaks At Leawood9
26
Facility 26
KS AVG 100
Rank #52 / 191
2.9
Facility 2.9
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #74 / 191
Regent Park Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
Wichita (Bradford Place)
87
Facility 87
KS AVG 69
Rank #51 / 224
No
28
Facility 28
KS AVG 46
Rank #269 / 363
1 Bed / 2 Bed
80.5%
Facility 80.5%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #104 / 198
A+Traci Hayden-19
54
Facility 54
KS AVG 100
Rank #86 / 191
2.8
Facility 2.8
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #67 / 191
Dove Estates Senior Living Community
MC
AL
IL
RC
Goddard
80
Facility 80
KS AVG 69
Rank #59 / 224
No
20
Facility 20
KS AVG 46
Rank #311 / 363
Assisted Living (80)
67.5%
Facility 67.5%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #152 / 198
-Sara Miller-13
43
Facility 43
KS AVG 100
Rank #75 / 191
3.3
Facility 3.3
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #82 / 191
Legend at Capital Ridge
MC
AL
Topeka (Southwest Arvonia Place)
76
Facility 76
KS AVG 69
Rank #68 / 224
No
38
Facility 38
KS AVG 46
Rank #228 / 363
1 Bed--Ashley Burnison-17
17
Facility 17
KS AVG 100
Rank #34 / 191
1.0
Facility 1.0
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #24 / 191
Avenue 81
MC
AL
IL
Overland Park (Colonial Village)
55
Facility 55
KS AVG 69
Rank #121 / 224
No
88
Facility 88
KS AVG 46
Rank #4 / 363
Private Rooms
81.8%
Facility 81.8%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #97 / 198
A+Nicholas WysongAvenue 819
10
Facility 10
KS AVG 100
Rank #21 / 191
1.1
Facility 1.1
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #28 / 191
Homestead of Crestview
MC
AL
Wichita (North 127Th Street East)
48
Facility 48
KS AVG 69
Rank #145 / 224
No
11
Facility 11
KS AVG 46
Rank #336 / 363
Assisted Living (48)-A+Tessa Simpson-27
0
Facility 0
KS AVG 100
Rank #1 / 191
0.0
Facility 0.0
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #1 / 191
Cedar Lake Village
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
Olathe (Cedar Lake Village)
72
Facility 72
KS AVG 69
Rank #77 / 224
Yes
11
Facility 11
KS AVG 46
Rank #336 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #139 / 198
A+Robert Million-19
53
Facility 53
KS AVG 100
Rank #85 / 191
2.8
Facility 2.8
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #67 / 191
Garden Villas of Lenexa
MC
AL
IL
NH
Lenexa
78
Facility 78
KS AVG 69
Rank #65 / 224
Yes
75
Facility 75
KS AVG 46
Rank #39 / 363
Suite
79.5%
Facility 79.5%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #110 / 198
A+Mark Sutton-15
58
Facility 58
KS AVG 100
Rank #89 / 191
3.9
Facility 3.9
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #94 / 191
Antioch Valley Senior Living
MC
AL
Overland Park (Rose Estates)
120
Facility 120
KS AVG 69
Rank #24 / 224
No
51
Facility 51
KS AVG 46
Rank #161 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #164 / 198
-Bryan RobyAntioch Opco LLC19
32
Facility 32
KS AVG 100
Rank #64 / 191
1.7
Facility 1.7
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #49 / 191
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Overview of Antioch Valley Senior Living

Enjoy a blissful retirement at Antioch Valley Senior Living, a distinguished community in Overland Park, KS, offering assisted living. A compassionate and highly trained team provides top-notch care to meet residents’ personal needs. The community also ensures residents have a worry-free lifestyle, helping with housekeeping and other chores.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a well-thought-out calendar of exciting events and engaging programs. Delicious and healthy dining options are also served to satisfy residents ‘ dietary needs and preferences. With its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities, residents make the most of their best years.

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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 Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation

Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation, located in the thriving city of Kansas City, is renowned for its unparalleled commitment to delivering exceptional care and elevating residents’ well-being to new heights. With a team of highly skilled and devoted professionals at the helm, Riverbend is dedicated to ensuring the utmost level of service and personalized attention for each individual in their care.
By offering an extensive array of in-house therapy and skilled nursing services, Riverbend empowers residents to embark on a journey of recovery and renewed vitality. Their state-of-the-art facilities serve as the backdrop for cutting-edge therapeutic interventions, while their innovative approaches are meticulously tailored to address the unique needs of every resident. The community itself has been thoughtfully designed to cultivate engagement and optimize the delivery of skilled nursing care. The in-house therapy program, staffed by a dedicated team of experienced professionals, provides comprehensive rehabilitation services without relying on external contractors or agencies. This approach guarantees seamless continuity of care and a holistic therapeutic experience.

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Overview of Santa Marta

Santa Marta’s health services encompass a comprehensive spectrum of care options, including assisted living, memory care services, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care. Within a welcoming and home-like environment, the place provides families and residents with a trustworthy haven where their well-being is of paramount importance. With Medicare certification for skilled nursing and a commitment to transparency, Santa Marta follows a high staff-to-resident ratio, ensuring that residents’ needs are well attended to. Their enduring presence in Olathe, Kansas, spanning over 13 years, underscores their unwavering dedication to excellence.
The home’s commitment to top-quality medical care is evident through their vigilant team of physicians, nurses, and therapists who stand ready to provide round-the-clock assistance. Caregivers are on hand 24/7, creating an environment of security and tranquility for residents. Embracing maintenance-free living with enhanced safety measures in place, Santa Marta goes beyond traditional assisted living guidelines to create a truly supportive community. Residents also enjoy an array of amenities, from a heated pool and invigorating yoga classes to exquisite restaurant-style dining and spiritual services, all designed to elevate and enrich their lives.

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Overview of The Piper Assisted Living & Memory Care

Situated in the thriving city of Kansas City, The Piper Assisted Living & Memory Care embraces an unwavering commitment to redefining the essence of home. Within these esteemed walls, residents are immersed in an environment that encapsulates the embodiment of freedom, autonomy, and utmost security. The competitive professionals at The Piper attend to diverse needs, from ostomy care and catheter care to oxygen therapy and insulin administration.
At its core lies an exceptional cadre of professionals, comprising physician-directed nursing staff, whose unwavering dedication ensures that loved ones receive superlative care meticulously tailored to their individual needs. Within each distinctive household, an expertly staffed team provides a comprehensive support system, equipped to address complex medical requirements with utmost proficiency. Embracing a compassionate approach, the community also warmly accommodates hospice care, offers comprehensive home health services, and diligently monitors specialized dietary needs, ensuring a holistic approach to resident care.

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Rainbow Care Homes

1858 Greenway Blvd, Wichita, KS 67213
Overview of Rainbow Care Homes

Overlooking the quiet neighborhood of Wichita, Kansas, Rainbow Care Homes is a reliable senior living community that offers a wide array of compassionate residential care services. The community helps residents maintain their independence, dignity and autonomy with the help of a qualified health care team available 24 hours a day to offer various care services. Residents enjoy access to assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, skilled nursing care, and a wide range of therapies.

Scheduled social and recreational activities provide plenty of opportunities to make new connections and foster a vibrant and active way of living that highly improves residents’ quality of life. A talented team of chefs prepares three home cooked meals a day and snacks all throughout the day to ensure residents’ cravings are always satisfied and their nutritional needs are met. A care plan is personalized for each resident based on their needs and requests, ensuring all of their needs are met and satisfied.

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Overview of Chapters Living of Town Center

Residing in Overland Park, KS, the Chapters Living of Town Center is a community that provides assisted living and memory care services. The community offers spacious and comforting ccommodations tailored to the preferences of its residents. With a highly skilled team, this community is committed to providing top-tier customized care plans. Known for its specialized memory care program, evidence-based techniques are utilized to treat those with Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.

True to its goals by letting their residents live life to the fullest, enjoy a fine dining with wholesome meals and innovative menus that cater to all palettes. Meet new people in their customized activity programs for social engagements. The sense of belonging in their neighborhoods, along with its health and wellness programs and salon services, residents are assured to maximize an extraordinary stay. Thus, Chapters Living of Town Center proudly sets an unparalled community for senior living.

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Overview of Brookdale East Wichita

Ranked as the number one in Customer Satisfaction for assisted living with memory care, Brookdale East Wichita offers quality personalized care. As a proud member of the Brookdale Senior Living group, East Wichita is a community that ensures their residents are able to practice a life of purpose living. Brookdale East Wichita is able to enhance the lives of their memory care residents for over the years, which has proudly made many families trust the community to take care of their loved ones.

The exceptional memory care community has deliberately created community features aimed to make the lives of their residents easier; such as would include their gardening, courtyard, greenhouse, meeting room, and library. Their featured services also include a full-salon service, gardening, therapy, and recreational activities– all designed to promote a wonderful experience for their seniors.

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Overview of Serenity Springs Homecare Plus

Serenity Springs Homecare Plus is a family-owned assisted living community in Shawnee, KS, offering assistance with daily living activities and specialized dementia care. Promoting a compassionate, home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well. 24-hour care, housekeeping, laundry, and home-cooked meals are among the high-quality services provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Through personalized care plans, residents receive the utmost attention and care tailored to their ever-changing needs and habits.

Music therapy, social events, and light exercises provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and have fun. Cozy rooms and lively gathering areas also ensure residents’ relaxation and wellness. With its ideal setting in the quiet residential area of Shawnee, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This assisted living community is committed to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it one of the best options for senior living in Kansas.

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The Autumn Place

311 S. East Avenue, Columbus, KS 66725-2181
Overview of The Autumn Place

The Autumn Place is a 40-bed senior living community at 311 S. East Avenue in Columbus, Kansas. Managed by Autumn Place of Columbus LLC and administered by Carrie Homer, the facility serves Cherokee County with a range of care levels, including independent living apartments, residential care, assisted living, and a specialized memory care unit.

The community operates under a state-licensed model that facilitates personalized assistance for residents who require help with daily tasks but do not need 24-hour skilled nursing. For eligible residents, the facility accepts the Kansas Medicaid Frail Elderly (FE) Waiver, providing a supportive alternative to traditional nursing home care. While the facility does not participate in the federal CMS star rating system, current 2026 filings show it maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero based on its latest compliance surveys. Occupancy currently stands at 33%, with 13 of 40 beds occupied, reflecting a smaller, intimate residential setting in a rural county.

Support is provided 24/7 by a team of certified staff who assist with medication management, bathing, dressing, and mobility. The clinical model emphasizes individualized care, with staff selection and in-service training fundamental to the facility’s mission of enhancing quality of life. Memory care residents are housed in a dedicated unit designed with a resident-centered open environment to promote safety and structured activity for those with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. In addition to daily living support, the facility coordinates with external healthcare partners to ensure residents have access to necessary medical evaluations and therapeutic services.

The campus features one-level living with floor plans ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom independent apartments and private assisted living suites. All-inclusive monthly services cover homemade meals prepared daily, weekly housekeeping, and personal laundry. Shared spaces include communal dining rooms, social lounges, and secure outdoor areas for residents to enjoy the grounds. Residents also benefit from a diverse social calendar aimed at cultural and physical engagement, as well as scheduled transportation for medical appointments and community shopping.

Those seeking a mission-rooted care setting in southeast Kansas that offers a full continuum of support from independent living to memory care may find this community appropriate. Individuals evaluating the home should contact the administrator directly to discuss current staffing disclosures and schedule an in-person tour to assess the 2026 quality performance and residential-style apartments firsthand.

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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 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 117 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.