Best Senior Care in Kansas

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 361 senior care communities in KS using KS Dept. for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving. SC (Senior Care):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Avenue 81
SC
AL
IL
MC
Overland Park (Colonial Village)
55No 88 Private Rooms 81.8% A+Nicholas WysongAvenue 81 Investors LLC13100.8
Life Care Center of Wichita
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Wichita
120No 64 NF (Nursing Facility) (120), SNF/NF (Combined) (120) 97.5% A-Matthew J. StephensonWichita Real Estate Investors LLC4276.8
Lexington Park Independent Living
SC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Topeka
60No 60 Assisted Living (60) 90.0% -Ben RigdonLexington Park LLC21251.2
Parkwood Village
SC
AL
MC
Pratt
73No 70 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 86.3% -Sharon WillCity Of Pratt1370.5
Garden Villas of Lenexa
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Lenexa
78Yes 75 Suite 79.5% A+Mark SuttonDelmar Gardens Of Lenexa Inc18583.2
Lakeview Village
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Terr Lenexa
158Yes 61 - 94.9% A+Richard Alan Turley Jr.City Of Lenexa8243.0
Mission Chateau Senior Living Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Prairie Village
88Yes 64 Assisted Living (48), Residential (40) 81.8% -A Miles NeaseMission Chateau Property, LLC760.9
Brookdale Salina Kirwin
SC
AL
Salina
43Yes 62 Suite 58.1% A+Latorya Ann Loud-BoswellLtc Properties Inc16221.4
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living
SC
AL
Kansas City
133Yes 3 1 Bed 88.7% A+Suzanne SextonDelaware Highlands Assisted Living LLC21512.4
Lakeview Village
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Lenexa
184Yes 54 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed 69.6% A+Richard Alan Turley Jr.City Of Lenexa5204.0
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Avenue 81

8055 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66204
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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Overview of Life Care Center of Wichita

Life Care Center of Wichita provides nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing in Wichita, KS. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting.

Life Care Center of Wichita has 120 beds, with 98% occupancy, meaning nearly all beds are in use. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly for care. A Walk Score of 64 is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach some nearby destinations independently. Matthew J. Stephenson serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Lexington Park Independent Living

Lexington Park Independent Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Topeka, KS. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. The range of care options may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could change over time or whose family needs temporary support.

The community has 60 beds. Its starting price is $3,000, although the confirmed facts do not assign that figure to a specific care level. Ben Rigdon serves as the administrator.

A gym supports exercise on the property, while the restaurant and movie theater give residents places to dine and watch films. The area has a Walk Score of 60, meaning it is somewhat walkable and some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still handle certain nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Parkwood Village

Parkwood Village is an extraordinary senior living community residing in the cozy town of Rochester, Pratt, KS, that offers assisted living and memory care. Keep worries at bay and rest in elegant and spacious residences with variations of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments, and deluxe suites. The community values the differences of each resident and provides them with the best possible care and assistance that matches their unique needs and aspirations.

Learn new skills and shape your interests with a wide array of enjoyable activities and engaging programs hosted for seniors’ leisure and wellness. Get to know other residents and explore stunning places through planned outings. The community provides residents with an unforgettable dining experience, serving healthy and delicious meals that satisfy their cravings and dietary needs. Enveloped by a welcoming environment and tranquil landscapes, Parkwood Village is a good place to live your golden years fabulously.

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Overview of Garden Villas of Lenexa

Operated by Delmar Gardens of Lenexa Inc, Garden Villas of Lenexa is a senior living community in Lenexa, Kansas. Mark Sutton serves as the administrator. The Johnson County community is close to central Lenexa and less than a mile from Overland Park Regional Medical Center. It offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing services in one location.

The community has been serving residents for 27 years and offers 78 beds in a three-story building. Housing is available in suite-style layouts. The community currently has an occupancy rate of about 80%. Nursing staff provides an average of 4.38 hours of care per resident daily. This gives families a sense of the hands-on nursing support available across the community’s different levels of care.

Residents have access to an on-site therapy team and chef-prepared meals. Transportation services help residents get to appointments and run errands outside the community. Social, educational, cultural, and recreational programs give residents several ways to stay active and engaged. Pets are welcome here.

The area has a Walk Score of 75, which is considered very walkable. Many everyday errands can be completed on foot, which can benefit residents who enjoy getting outside and family members visiting from nearby.

State inspections are conducted by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Records show periods with no findings as well as periods when issues were identified. Reviews have mainly focused on documentation, emergency planning, and staff training. The community has addressed issues found during earlier inspections over time.

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Overview of Lakeview Village

One hundred fifty-eight beds, 150 of them filled: Lakeview Village in Lenexa, Kansas, runs at 95 percent. A family with a move-in date in mind should ask specifically about the care level they need, since a large campus can be full in one wing and open in another. Scale does buy something, though. More residents means more staff and a fuller calendar than a small building sustains.

Independent living means having your own private home, with the convenience of community services built in. Meals and day‑to‑day logistics are handled by the building, so family members don’t have to make regular trips across town just to keep things running smoothly.

Assisted living adds a layer of personal support: help with dressing, bathing, and managing medications, while nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nurses on duty around the clock. Residents can move between these levels of care as their needs change, without losing the social connections they’ve already built.

Rehabilitation services are also part of the picture, offering structured recovery after illness, injury, or surgery, so residents can focus on healing with professional support close at hand. A spouse at home can be entirely willing and still unable to manage a transfer from bed to chair, which is the practical reason those weeks happen here.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds all work. Medicare covers skilled care in the weeks after a hospital stay, Medicaid takes over when savings will not reach, and families pay the balance directly.

The Aquatics Center, Wellness Center, and Fitness Center give residents a pool and places to exercise, while Home Health brings care into a resident’s own space. Gatherings happen at the Community Center, meals at the Bistro Café, and the Art Gallery hangs work worth looking at. Pets are allowed. At a walk score of 61, the area is moderately walkable, so a handful of errands work on foot and the rest do not. City Of Lenexa operates Lakeview Village, with Richard Alan Turley Jr. as administrator.

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Overview of Mission Chateau Senior Living Community

Luxury assisted living for elderly individuals in need of some support with the day to day in the Prairie Village area of Kansas City, awaits at Mission Chateau Senior Living Community. Espousing the belief that the gold standard for a fulfilling retirement experience involves a quality environment and compassionate service, this assisted living community offers elegant living options alongside ‘round the clock assistance from a team of dedicated professionals.

Activities of daily living, housekeeping, personal care, and medical management needs based on each resident’s uniqueness, are handled with kindness and efficiency by the Mission Chateau staff, while a plethora of exciting amenities are available. Retirees can savor nutritious yet tasty dining options, engage in fitness and wellness programs, while immersing themselves in the fellowship of newfound friends among fellow residents, for a holistic golden years experience.

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Overview of Delaware Highlands Assisted Living

Delaware Highlands Assisted Living provides assisted living in Kansas City, KS. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while living in an apartment. The community has 133 beds, and Suzanne Sexton serves as its administrator.

One bedroom apartments give residents a separate bedroom and living area within the same home. Each apartment has a kitchenette for keeping and preparing food, and pets are allowed. Housing costs are tied to a resident’s income through an income based pricing structure.

Residents have scheduled opportunities to take part in community life through daily activities and events. Transportation and community outings are available, while the on site beauty salon provides access to salon services within the community. Chapel services, weekly Catholic Communion, Bible Study, and Church Services support residents who want to continue participating in Christian religious practices. Delaware Highlands Assisted Living may be a good fit for a resident who needs daily task support and wants a one bedroom apartment with access to activities, outings, or faith services.

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Overview of Brookdale Salina Kirwin

A cozy and inviting senior living community located in East Kirwin Avenue, Salina, KS, Brookdale Salina Kirwin offers assisted living. Promising comfort and elegance, the community provides a selection of suites that are meticulously decorated for familiarity. Live life to the fullest and maximize independence with a dedicated and highly skilled team handling all your needs.

Brookdale Salina Kirwin commits to enhancing the seniors’ quality of life by hosting activities to keep its residents happy and active. With the community’s convenient location at the core of Salina, residents gain easy access to historical, and scenic spots, and convenience with other necessary establishments. Bond over delightful and healthy meals served from breakfast to dinner. Sit idly and talk freely with friends in the fireside living room, and enjoy other pet-friendly amenities including a therapy room, a piano, a beauty and barbershop, a whirlpool, a courtyard, and a garden.

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Overview of Lakeview Village

Lakeview Village is a well-regarded life plan community in Lenexa, KS, that offers independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Featuring a variety of retirement homes in a neighborhood-style setting, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. Exceptional services, including housekeeping, 24/7 security, and scheduled transportation, are also provided to help residents live comfortably in their later years. The community also ensures residents have quick access to quality care, ensuring they can age in place.

Outings to cultural events, hobby clubs, and fitness programs provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and make friends. An art studio, a lakefront patio, and a woodworking shop are among the many amenities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. With its scenic location in the tree-lined neighborhood of Lenexa, residents have a quiet and stress-free retirement. As a trusted option for senior living in Kansas, this life plan community has exceptional standards of care.

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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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Senior 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: 69The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kansas. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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