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Prairie Commons Apartments
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Prairie Commons Apartments

5121 Congressional Cir, Lawrence, KS 66049 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Prairie Commons Apartments

Live a vibrant lifestyle at Prairie Commons Apartments, a distinguished community in Lawrence, KS, offering independent living. Dedicated to residents’ comfort, the community has thoughtfully furnished and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents can keep their peace of mind with maintenance services and laundry spaces on-site.

Unique local shops and recreational spaces are easily accessible, ensuring residents can spend their days as they please. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community’s state-of-the-art amenities, like the clubhouse, fitness room, library, and picnic area, alongside a friendly setting, create the perfect setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

Facility Direct Line (833) 675-4597
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #68 / 352Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 352 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.
68 / 100

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Safety FeaturesGated Community, Controlled Access

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55+
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Library
Spa
Dining
Café
Garden
Patio
Transportation
Laundry
Activities
Touring HoursMonday 09:00:00-17:00:00; Tuesday 09:00:00-17:00:00; Wednesday 09:00:00-17:00:00; Thursday 09:00:00-17:00:00; Friday 09:00:00-17:00:00

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 640 / 805 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

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Address 4.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lawrence's city center to Prairie Commons 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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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 69
Rank #68 / 223
Yes
87
Facility 87
KS AVG 47
Rank #5 / 352
-
81.6%
Facility 81.6%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #98 / 203
Deja Rhodeman35
145
Facility 145
KS AVG 100
Rank #107 / 147
4.1
Facility 4.1
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #79 / 147
Prairie Commons Apartments
IL
Lawrence (West Lawrence)-Yes
68
Facility 68
KS AVG 47
Rank #68 / 352
1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Meadowlark Estates
IL
Lawrence-No
69
Facility 69
KS AVG 47
Rank #65 / 352
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Pioneer Ridge Health & Rehab
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Lawrence-Yes
61
Facility 61
KS AVG 47
Rank #94 / 352
Private Rooms-----
Pioneer Ridge Independent Living of Lawrence
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Lawrence (Quail Run)-Yes
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 47
Rank #99 / 352
1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Kansas

Prairie Commons Apartments 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).
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 Prairie Commons Apartments

What neighborhood is Prairie Commons Apartments in?

Prairie Commons Apartments is in the West Lawrence neighborhood of Lawrence.

Is Prairie Commons Apartments in a walkable area?

Prairie Commons Apartments has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Prairie Commons Apartments?

Yes, Prairie Commons Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.

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What is the address of Prairie Commons Apartments?

Prairie Commons Apartments is located at 5121 Congressional Cir, Lawrence, KS 66049.

What is the phone number of Prairie Commons Apartments?

(833) 675-4597 will put you in contact with the team at Prairie Commons Apartments.

Does Prairie Commons Apartments provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Prairie Commons 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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