Overview of Meadowlark Estates

Meadowlark Estates is a leading senior living community in Lawrence, KS, that offers excellent independent living services. Here, residents are sure to find their ideal residence from a wide range of beautifully designed studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments equipped with various safety features, including emergency pull cords and fire protection systems. Residents live a well-supported and easy life with managers that live within the community and an attentive team that handles housekeeping, linen, maintenance, meal preparation, and transportation.

The community ensures its residents age comfortably with access to personalized care services provided by a trusted homecare provider and a wealth of wonderful amenities. Residents can participate in diverse social and recreational activities, events, and outings, complemented with the community’s resident travel program. Relish in exquisite dining, or enjoy a refreshing walk along the beautiful walking paths and scenic gardens. At Meadowlark Estates, there are endless opportunities to create new memories, find new friends, and live life vibrantly.

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Walk Score: 69 / 100 Rank #65 / 363Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th out of 363 homes in Kansas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Kansas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 380-563 / 542-1,016 / 937-1,056 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Exercise Programs

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Meadowlark Estates

Floor Plan 2 Bedroom
Floor Plan 1 Bedroom
Floor Plan Studio

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Address 3.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lawrence's city center to Meadowlark Estates's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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69
Facility 69
KS AVG 46
Rank #65 / 363
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Kansas

Meadowlark Estates is located in Lawrence, 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
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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).
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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.
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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
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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)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowlark Estates

What neighborhood is Meadowlark Estates in?

Meadowlark Estates is in the Bauer Farm Drive neighborhood.

Is Meadowlark Estates in a walkable area?

Meadowlark Estates has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are there photos of Meadowlark Estates?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Meadowlark Estates in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Meadowlark Estates?

Meadowlark Estates is located at 4430 Bauer Farm Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049.

What is the phone number of Meadowlark Estates?

(785) 842-2400 will put you in contact with the team at Meadowlark Estates.

Does Meadowlark Estates provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Meadowlark Estates 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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