Brookdale Dodge City

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2.6 miles from city center

Description

Located in Dodge City, Kansas, Brookdale Dodge City is a unique retirement community, offering personalized assisted living options for seniors. Dedicated to enhancing health, wellness, and lifestyle, the community provides a high level of care through personalized programs and services. Residents experience fewer worries and less stress, allowing them to live well in an intimate, single-story building designed for comfort, beauty, and privacy.

Brookdale Dodge City offers a wide range of amenities and activities for a relaxed and vibrant retirement. Residents can enjoy an on-site library, beauty parlor, and courtyard gardens, while the team handles cooking, cleaning, and other household chores. The community promotes health and wellness through personalized care and various wellness programs, creating a home-like environment where residents can thrive.

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Details

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed

Housing Options Suite

Building Type Single-story

Amenities

Transportation Services

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living

Type of Rooms Available

1 / 4

Suite

288 - 360 sq. ft

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Requires care level assessment.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

General: Age 60+, Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits: ~$1,800/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
KS Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common.

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), homemaker services.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

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 Specifics: 11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kansas SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kansas resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
KS Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.