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.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 68 / 100 Rank #68 / 363Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th 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.

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
Restaurant
Cafe
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; Saturday 00:00:00-00:00:00; Sunday 00:00:00-00:00:00

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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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Exercise Programs

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Parking Available

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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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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Kansas

Prairie Commons Apartments 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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Commons Apartments

What neighborhood is Prairie Commons Apartments in?

Prairie Commons Apartments is in the West Lawrence neighborhood.

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 there photos of Prairie Commons Apartments?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Prairie Commons Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

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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