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Peterson Acres
Peterson Acres Peterson Acres, senior living in Lawrence, KS — Welcoming entrance with landscaped path and flowers

Peterson Acres

2930 Peterson Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049 View map
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Overview of Peterson Acres

Enjoy your golden years at Peterson Acres, a distinct community in Lawrence, KS, offering independent living. Featuring beautifully designed and cozy one-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Income-based rents are also utilized, so older adults can downsize without hassles.

Many recreation sites and unique shops surround the area, providing residents with unending leisure and wellness opportunities. With a fully equipped kitchen, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is a great option for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

Facility Direct Line (785) 842-8358
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #284 / 304Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 284th 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.
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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 630 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 3.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lawrence's city center to Peterson Acres'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
Peterson Acres
IL
Lawrence (Deerfield)-Yes
15
Facility 15
KS AVG 48
Rank #284 / 304
1 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

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Kansas

Peterson Acres 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

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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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Peterson Acres

What neighborhood is Peterson Acres in?

Peterson Acres is in the Deerfield neighborhood of Lawrence.

Is Peterson Acres in a walkable area?

Peterson Acres has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Peterson Acres?

Yes, Peterson Acres allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Peterson Acres?

Yes — there are 2 photos of Peterson Acres in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Peterson Acres?

Peterson Acres is located at 2930 Peterson Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049.

What is the phone number of Peterson Acres?

(785) 842-8358 will put you in contact with the team at Peterson Acres.

Does Peterson Acres provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Peterson Acres 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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