Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments

Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments

Overview of Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Manhattan, KS, Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. Purposely built and affordable one-bedroom floor plans are provided, ensuring that those 62+ can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. 24-hour maintenance, emergency e-call system, and laundry spaces are available, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Residents can spend their days as they please with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. A meal program is also available, providing residents with delightful and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is ideal for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its fun and friendly setting.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #6 / 144Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 6th out of 144 independent living communities 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 compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
82 / 100

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Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Laundry
Emergency Call System
Transportation
Pet Friendly
Banking
Specific ProgramsPermanent Supportive Housing, Community Activities, On-site Service Coordinator

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types
One Bedroom Apartments

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Address 0.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Manhattan's city center to Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments'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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
IL
HC
NH
SNF
Manhattan
134
Facility 134
KS AVG 79
Rank #7 / 73
No
28
Facility 28
KS AVG 48
Rank #114 / 144
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
87.3%
Facility 87.3%
KS AVG 74.5%
Rank #17 / 64
--5
29
Facility 29
KS AVG 100
Rank #19 / 58
5.8
Facility 5.8
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #52 / 58
Ascension Living Via Christi Village Manhattan
IL
AL
CCRC
NH
SNF
Manhattan
129
Facility 129
KS AVG 79
Rank #9 / 73
Yes
10
Facility 10
KS AVG 48
Rank #140 / 144
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Michael FuchsCity Of Manhattan41--
Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments
IL
Manhattan-Yes
82
Facility 82
KS AVG 48
Rank #6 / 144
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Garden Grove Apartments
IL
Manhattan-Yes
61
Facility 61
KS AVG 48
Rank #39 / 144
Studio / 1 Bed------
Birchwood Villas
IL
Manhattan-Yes-1 Bed / 2 Bed------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other KS independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Senior Living in Kansas

Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments is located in Manhattan, 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).
KS

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 Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments

Is Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments in a walkable area?

Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments?

Yes, Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments provide?

Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments?

Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments is located at 420 Colorado St, Manhattan, KS 66502.

What is the phone number of Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments?

(785) 776-7994 will put you in contact with the team at Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments.

Does Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Colorado Plaza Senior Apartments is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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