Homestead Estates
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Wichita, KS

Homestead Estates

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Wichita, KS

Overview of Homestead Estates

Homestead Estates is a senior living community in Oklahoma housing independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Homestead prides themselves in giving off a warm and welcoming environment. They excel in providing the right level of service with their professional care that finds solutions to any need an individual may have. As a proud member of the Midwest Health Family of Communities, Estates provides a reasonable price for families seeking to find a home that is affordable yet gives an excellent quality of service. Homestead is trusted to be one of the senior living homes in Wichita that provides quality living that is driven to enhance the lifestyle of seniors during their retirement period.

Life at Homestead is designed to meet the needs of residents from all living options; designed to stay active, receive help with daily activities, and receive mental stimulation for those suffering with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Their amenities encompasses the needs of all seniors as a way to provide convenience and access around the building: movie theater, fitness center, billiards room, and library; with essential services that help with a hassle-free daily living: housekeeping, recreational activities, engaging social activities, and delicious meals provided in their dining area.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
62
Bed community size
90-bed community Rank #46 / 223Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 223 homes we track in Kansas for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Kansas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
28 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 53 / 100 Rank #143 / 352Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 143rd 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
69%
Rank #154 / 203Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 154th out of 203 homes we track in Kansas for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kansas average, with its Statewide rank out of 203. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Lower than the Kansas average: 79.5%
Occupied beds
62 / 90
Average occupied beds in Kansas homes 50 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
CountySedgwick
License NumberN087048

Ownership & Operating Entity

Homestead Estates is legally operated by Homestead Estates Wichita, and administered by Kimberlie Stewart.

OwnerHomestead Estates Wichita LLC

Type Of Units

Assisted Living
90 units
Total beds
90 units

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Swimming Pool
Laundry
Housekeeping
Pet Friendly

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Inspection History

In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.

Since 2014 · 12 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 36 deficiencies 16 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2014 vs. Kansas state average
Overall vs. KS average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (47% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityKS Averagevs. KS Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 36108 This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (36 vs. KS avg 108).↓ 67% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.34.3 This facility has 47% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (2.3 vs. KS avg 4.3).↓ 47% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityKS Averagevs. KS Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1625 This facility has had 36% fewer total inspections than the Kansas average (16 vs. KS avg 25). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 36% fewer

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Address 7.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Wichita's city center to Homestead Estates'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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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 deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Homestead Estates
AL
IL
MC
Wichita (Minneha)
90
Facility 90
KS AVG 69
Rank #46 / 223
Yes
53
Facility 53
KS AVG 47
Rank #143 / 352
Assisted Living (90)
68.9%
Facility 68.9%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #154 / 203
-Kimberlie StewartHomestead Estates Wichita16
36
Facility 36
KS AVG 100
Rank #55 / 147
2.3
Facility 2.3
KS AVG 4.0
Rank #40 / 147
Oxford Vista Wichita
AL
IL
MC
Wichita (Delano)
90
Facility 90
KS AVG 69
Rank #46 / 223
Yes
81
Facility 81
KS AVG 47
Rank #12 / 352
1 Bed / 2 Bed
75.6%
Facility 75.6%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #128 / 203
-Iris TurnerOxford Vista Senior Living7
24
Facility 24
KS AVG 100
Rank #34 / 147
3.4
Facility 3.4
KS AVG 4.0
Rank #65 / 147
Regent Park Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Wichita
87
Facility 87
KS AVG 69
Rank #51 / 223
No
28
Facility 28
KS AVG 47
Rank #270 / 352
1 Bed / 2 Bed
80.5%
Facility 80.5%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #104 / 203
A+Traci Hayden-20
54
Facility 54
KS AVG 100
Rank #71 / 147
2.7
Facility 2.7
KS AVG 4.0
Rank #53 / 147
Sedgwick Plaza
AL
IL
RC
Wichita (Chisholm Creek)
59
Facility 59
KS AVG 69
Rank #112 / 223
Yes
63
Facility 63
KS AVG 47
Rank #84 / 352
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Samantha SimmonsSedgwick Plaza1
0
Facility 0
KS AVG 100
Rank #1 / 147
0.0
Facility 0.0
KS AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 147
Prairie Homestead Senior Living
AL
IL
Wichita (Southwest Wichita)
36
Facility 36
KS AVG 69
Rank #208 / 223
No
34
Facility 34
KS AVG 47
Rank #243 / 352
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
KS AVG 77.3%
Rank #122 / 203
A+Brenda Janda-14
13
Facility 13
KS AVG 100
Rank #15 / 147
0.9
Facility 0.9
KS AVG 4.0
Rank #11 / 147

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Kansas

Homestead Estates is located in Wichita, 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 Homestead Estates

What neighborhood is Homestead Estates in?

Homestead Estates is in the Minneha neighborhood of Wichita.

Who is the owner of Homestead Estates?

Homestead Estates is legally operated by Homestead Estates Wichita, and administered by Kimberlie Stewart.

Is Homestead Estates in a walkable area?

Homestead Estates has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Homestead Estates?

According to KS state health department records, Homestead Estates's license number is N087048.

What is the occupancy rate at Homestead Estates?

Homestead Estates's occupancy is 69%.

How long has Homestead Estates been in business?

Homestead Estates has been operating for approximately 28 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Homestead Estates?

Yes, Homestead Estates allows residents to bring their pets.

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