Homestead of Paola
Assisted Living · Kansas, KS

Homestead of Paola

Assisted Living · Kansas, KS

Overview of Homestead of Paola

Homestead of Paola offers compassionate care and a family-like atmosphere, upholding a maintenance-free assisted living lifestyle in a welcoming rural community. Serving Miami, Linn, Franklin, and Johnson County residents, Homestead of Paola brings a sense of belonging and purpose. With a commitment to celebrating the seasons of aging, their assisted living and respite levels of care ensure residents enjoy enriching experiences tailored to their preferences, guided by pillars of purpose, curiosity, creativity, and fun. Homestead of Paola residents enjoy various amenities to enhance their quality of life.

From spacious floor plans like the Plaza Suite and Vintage Suite to engaging activities, residents can access comfort and opportunity. Conveniently located near local attractions and healthcare facilities, Homestead of Paola offers seniors a vibrant lifestyle supported by a caring community.

Bed community size
48-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 49 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
85%
Higher than the Kansas average: 79.5%
Occupied beds
41 / 48
Average residents per home in Kansas 50 per day

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
CountySedgwick
License NumberN087059

Ownership & Operating Entity

Homestead of Paola is administrated by Tessa Simpson.

OwnerHOMESTEAD OF CRESTVIEW, LLC

Type Of Units

Assisted Living
48 units
Total beds
48 units

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 320 / 400 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Types of Care at Homestead of Paola

Assisted Living

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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 80 deficiencies 27 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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
Latest Inspection January 6, 2026

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

MetricThis FacilityKS Averagevs. KS Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 80100 This facility has 20% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (80 vs. KS avg 100). Click this badge to view the full Kansas ranking.↓ 20% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2014. 6.78.3 This facility has 19% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (6.7 vs. KS avg 8.3). Click this badge to view the full Kansas ranking.↓ 19% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 33.1 This facility has 3% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (3 vs. KS avg 3.1). Click this badge to view the full Kansas ranking.↓ 3% better

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

MetricThis FacilityKS Averagevs. KS Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 2732 This facility has 16% fewer total inspections than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (27 vs. KS avg 32). Click this badge to view the full Kansas ranking.↓ 16% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on November 18, 2025, found no deficiencies following a licensure resurvey and complaint investigation. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies related primarily to resident care, including protection from abuse, dementia staff training, medication management, and safety practices such as food handling and chemical storage. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with the exception of a substantiated case in March 2025 involving immediate jeopardy due to failure to protect residents from abuse and elopement risks. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have made improvements over time, correcting previously cited deficiencies in follow-up inspections.

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Homestead of Paola

Vintage Park At Paola2
Vintage Park At Paola

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Kansas

Homestead of Paola is located in Paola, 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)

Places of interest near Homestead of Paola

Address 0.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Paola's city center to Homestead of Paola's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 16.54 miles to nearest hospital (Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Homestead of Paola

What neighborhood is Homestead of Paola in?

Homestead of Paola is in the Paola neighborhood of Paola.

Who is the owner of Homestead of Paola?

The legal owner and operator of Homestead of Paola is Homestead Of Crestview, Llc.

Is Homestead of Paola in a walkable area?

Homestead of Paola has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Homestead of Paola?

According to KS state health department records, Homestead of Paola's license number is N087059.

What is the occupancy rate at Homestead of Paola?

Homestead of Paola's occupancy is 85%.

Who is the administrator of Homestead of Paola?

Tessa Simpson is the administrator of Homestead of Paola.

How many beds does Homestead of Paola have?

Homestead of Paola has 48 beds.

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