Kansas Information About Assisted Living Facilities
This directory includes 373 senior living options for Kansas. Use the "Advance Search" to find all the nearest services.
With Only 360,000 seniors or about 13% of the population, Kansas ranks right near average for the percentage of seniors compared to the total state population. Kansas do rank at number 8 for the lowest overall cost of living index (91) with moderately low health care costs (91 and very low housing cost at 83 compared to the national average of 100. Kansas is a very diverse state for seniors with a dramatic difference between the metro and rural areas. The larger cities have a variety of assisted living facilities, senior programs and health care options while more remote areas may a very limited selection. Although most senior choose an assisted living facility based on location, other factors can have a big impact on the sustainability of assisted living. Since most seniors enter an assisted living facility after a disorienting incident like a stroke or serious fall, staying in a familiar area is important for a short term stay.
For more long term stays in an assisted living facility, other factors like sustained visitation from friend and family are more critical. Access to state-of-the-art health care can also be a big factor. Larger areas may have special senior care programs, cancer treatment facilities, and other senior activities. The amenities of the city compounded with the amenities of the assisted living facility can make life in an assisted living facility much more enjoyable.
Kansas Assisted Living Government Assistance
The Kansas Department on Aging conducts routine assisted living facility inspections every 12 to 15 months. Inspection reports are typically posted at the assisted living facility but they can also be requested by calling 785-296-4986 or 800-842-0078. There is a charge for copies of reports. You may also request copies of complaints and file a complaint at these numbers. You may also want to post your review on this site to help other Kansas residents in their assisted living selection process.
- Gilbert Cruz, State Long Term Care Ombudsman
- Office of the State LTC Ombudsman
- 900 SW Jackson Street Suite 1041 Topeka, KS 66612
- da.state.k s.us/care/
- Phone: (877)662-8362 Fax: (785)296-3916
These government resources are key for anyone with a assisted living facility service problem. This site was designed to be used in conjunction with these free local resources.
Here is a SMALL sample of the 373 options for the state of Kansas. Use the advanced search to find all the facilities.
Assisted Living Facilities for Garden City, Dodge City, Hays, Hutchinson, Salina, Wichita, Emporia, Pittsburg, Topeka, Manhattan, Kansas City, Lawrence, Atchison, and all of the surrounding cities.
