Branchwood Village

Overview of Branchwood Village

Spend your best years at Branchwood Village, a one-of-a-kind residents-owned community in Lawrence, KS, offering independent living. With beautifully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom accommodations, residents can be comfortable and safe. The community also ensures residents have easy access to their necessities with various local amenities nearby.

Residents will not run out of things to do with inviting communal spaces and recreational opportunities. A full kitchen is also available, allowing residents to prepare meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. With “while-you’re-away services”, residents can rest assured of maintaining their homes without hassles. The community is also equipped with a scenic garden, a club room, a woodworking shop, a craft room, a fitness center, and a club room, making it an enticing retirement option for those looking to live independently in retirement.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #168 / 304Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 168th out of 304 homes we track in Kansas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Kansas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
47 / 100

Safety & Compliance

Safety Featuressecure building

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age62+

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Spa
Dining
Garden
Activitieswoodworking shop, craft room, community garden
Touring HoursMonday-Thursday: 8:00 am-2:30 pm

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Exercise Programs

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Parking Available

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Branchwood Village

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Address 4.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lawrence's city center to Branchwood Village's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. 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.
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 citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Lawrence (Lawrence Cultural District)
76
Facility 76
KS AVG 72
Rank #61 / 174
Yes
87
Facility 87
KS AVG 48
Rank #4 / 304
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81.6%
Facility 81.6%
KS AVG 74.9%
Rank #65 / 155
Deja RhodemanPioneer Ridge LLC35
145
Facility 145
KS AVG 100
Rank #107 / 147
4.1
Facility 4.1
KS AVG 2.9
Rank #79 / 147
Branchwood Village
IL
Lawrence (West Lawrence)-Yes
47
Facility 47
KS AVG 48
Rank #168 / 304
1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Meadowlark Estates
IL
Lawrence-No
69
Facility 69
KS AVG 48
Rank #56 / 304
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Pioneer Ridge Health & Rehab
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Lawrence-Yes
61
Facility 61
KS AVG 48
Rank #82 / 304
Private Rooms------
Prairie Commons Apartments
IL
Lawrence (West Lawrence)-Yes
68
Facility 68
KS AVG 48
Rank #59 / 304
1 Bed / 2 Bed------

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every KS community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Kansas

Branchwood Village is located in Lawrence, Kansas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Kansas.

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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Requires care level assessment.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

Age 60+
General Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
KS

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Homemaker services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
KS

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
KS

11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
KS

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Branchwood Village

What neighborhood is Branchwood Village in?

Branchwood Village is in the West Lawrence neighborhood of Lawrence.

Is Branchwood Village in a walkable area?

Branchwood Village has a walk score of 47. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Does Branchwood Village have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Branchwood Village on this page.

Are pets allowed at Branchwood Village?

Yes, Branchwood Village allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Branchwood Village?

Yes — there are 13 photos of Branchwood Village in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Branchwood Village?

Branchwood Village is located at 651 Branchwood Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049.

What is the phone number of Branchwood Village?

(785) 838-3317 will put you in contact with the team at Branchwood Village.

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