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Are you looking for the best assisted living facilities in Wichita for your loved one? Wichita is a favored spot for retirees due to its lively community and warm summers. As the “air capital of the world,” this city is sure to provide your loved one with ample amusement and assistance.
This vibrant city has 15 A Place for Mom partnered assisted living facilities, all of which are located within a 10-mile radius of the downtown area. Residents of these communities can look forward to personalized care, tasty and nutritious meals, a safe environment, and enriching social activities.
This guide covers everything you need to know about assisted living in Wichita. We will look at costs and payment options, regulations, demographics, useful resources to help your loved one settle down in the city, and let’s not forget all the attractions that make Wichita a unique hotspot for retirees.
Types of care available in Wichita, KS
Assisted Living
We chose Dove Estates because we liked the overall atmosphere pf the facility and after walking around during the tour, the residents were all out and about and would come up and say hi to us. Everyone was just very friendly. The apartments themselves are also very nice. The staff were always super helpful and friendly. I would recommend them to others looking.
This was a positive experience for my loved one. It was a friendly place. The food was good and catered well to individual requests. Housekeeping was good. I would recommend this facility to family and friends.
What has made Sedgwick Plaza such a good experience so far is the staff, they are friendly and we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
629 S Maize Ct, Wichita, KS 67209
When you walk in it just gives you great vibes! Like you just walked into a little village. The place is clean, smells great! The rooms are nice and spacious to fit your needs for 1 or a couple .the...
Who We AreAvita Assisted Living and Memory Care at Rolling Hills is more than just a senior living facility. It is a home away from home. From the cozy private rooms to the daily activities, we strive to make your time here feel like an extension of life in your own home.Enjoy time with your...
1859 N Webb Rd, Wichita, KS 67206
We were very pleased with Chisholm Place and would highly recommend it. My mom passed a year ago in [date removed]. Our mom enjoyed the activities, I think especially the ones when they brought in animals to...
Chisholm Place is an assisted living community specializing in Dementia, Alzheimer's and memory support care. We offer both Private Suites and Companion Suites in a peaceful, beautiful environment. Our community is located in the Wilson Estates Medical Park addition, providing easy access to...
505 N Maize Rd, Wichita, KS 67212
My brother is a resident at Parkwest in Independent Living. I would recommend this facility to others. His experience at this facility has been great. The cleaning staff is really good. They keep the grounds...
Park West Plaza is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with Independent Living, Assisted Living, Reflections Memory Care, and a Skilled Nursing Home all on one campus. We are committed to providing quality services in a warm, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized...
2455 North Woodlawn, Wichita, KS 67220
My mom doesn't have many complaints other than not a variety of foods - not that it's not good, just limited variety. Friendly people make this a good place to be
Welcome To The FamilySenior living as you may have once known it is much different today. Sedgwick Plaza strives to create something better—in every sense of the word. Here, you get an exceptional lifestyle filled with good friendships, meaningful activities, delicious food and, basically, all...
10600 E 13th St, Wichita, KS 67206
We were only here a short amount of time, but the staff were amazing! They were awesome at getting Mom involved in interactions with the other residents. They also made us feel very welcomed when we visited...
Regent Park is excited to provide more choices for those seeking an assisted living and memory care residence. We are committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. Our professional and personalized services are designed to enhance the quality of life for those we...
2062 N Garnett St, Wichita, KS 67206
Administration and floor staff are the best! The facility is beautiful! The food is amazing in taste and presentation! I feel I can come and go and my aunt will be taken good care of when I’m not there! ...
Comfort and Love Senior Care Homes mission is to provide what families most want and need for their loved ones . . . a safe, secure, comfortable, and loving community with a high-level of 24/7 personal care and attention.Comfort and Love is Wichita’s premier, intimate Home Plus community, not a...
1425 N Stratford Lane, Wichita, KS 67206
When I brought Dad, the staff came out to the vehicle and helped us get moved in. They knew what we were going through and talked us all the way through it. The house was warm and comfortable, I felt at ease...
Stratford Home is a home plus facility located on the East side of Wichita, Ks. The home, itself, was built in 1964 in a quiet community located near several ammenties. The facility was remodeled in 2011 to accomodate the needs of elderly persons seeking a home-like atmosphere and help with daily...
3636 N Ridge Rd, Wichita, KS 67205
The staff has been amazing and take wonderful care of my mother in law. Housekeeping also are great with taking care of her apartment. Since moving there, my mother in law has had not one complaint....
900 N Bayshore Dr, Wichita, KS 67212
It's a friendly, well-run place. The food is varied, and it's good quality. It tastes like something you'd get at a restaurant. They clean the rooms weekly. They seem to not be staffed well enough...
Located in the thriving and beautiful city of Wichita, Kansas, Vintage Park at Waterfront is an assisted living community dedicated to the health and wellness of our residents. Wichita is the largest city in the state and is a hub of culture, boasting several museums, theaters, parks, and...
7057 W Village Circle, Wichita, KS 67205
While our loved one was there, we were never allowed to eat a meal so we cannot comment based on our experience but according to our loved one she never complained. They were still in super covid lockdown...
For individuals that look to live a life not defined by limitations and continue to relish in the lavish lifestyle, an abundance of all-inclusive opportunities awaits.Azria Health offers an unparalleled community experience including luxurious accommodations, premier restaurant-quality dining,...
9191 East 21st Street North, Wichita, KS 67206
Brookdale East Wichita is the only facility in Wichita for Dementia patients. To be really honest, the facility is very nice but is very understaffed.
A Community Who CaresFrom the moment you arrive to our warm and inviting memory care community in Wichita, Kansas, you will see why everyone says this is the place where your loved one can thrive. We designed the entire space with your family member in mind. With cozy common rooms, spacious...
777 N Mclean Blvd, Wichita, KS 67203
The community is very welcoming, helpful and understanding. I'm glad my Dad has the staff at via Christi McLean, it may be a bit run down compared to other facilities, but I will take this staff over...
COMMUNITY OVERVIEWMinutes from downtown in West Wichita and just a stone’s throw from the Arkansas River, Via Christi Village is one of the most popular senior living communities in the area. As a continuing care retirement community, we offer all living choices on our campus, including...
402 S Martinson St, Wichita, KS 67213
We absolutely love the KMH community, from the staff it has just been a wonderful positive experience. We have had no drawbacks or complaints whatsoever. The staff members seem very happy and content - they...
Life takes you many places, KMH brings you home.Welcome to completely new thinking in a senior living community. Vibrant living is part of every floor plan and valued principles is the foundational promise to every resident. KMH is proud to offer the following services at our newly renovated...
4700 W 13th St N, Wichita, KS 67212
They were beautiful but there was a buy in of like a hundred and fifty thousand dollars. When you leave you get something like ninety percent back but this was still more than what we wanted to do.
5516 Polo Drive, Wichita, KS 67208
Rosewood Cottage welcomed my dad who has Alzheimers seven months ago. A place for mom told me about them and I am forever grateful they did. The staff and owner are exceptionally kind to my family and my...
Rosewood Cottage is a newly renovated Residential Care Home located in a quiet and safe neighborhood in Wichita, KS. The Rosewood Team is dedicated to residents and their families, placing the most utmost priority on resident dignity and respect, individualized resident-centered care and...
1240 N Broadmoor Ave, Wichita, KS 67206
My wifes son and I toured about 10 different facilities and we both independently concluded that this was the best place for my wife. It has turned out to be a great choice. I would definitely recommend...
Via Christi Village Broadmoor is a memory care assisted living community located in Wichita, KS. Wichita is located in Sedgwick County and is home to about 382,000 people. Considered 'The Air Capital of the World', Wichita is a fun and relaxing town full of midwestern values.Via Christi Village...
12221 W Maple St, Wichita, KS 67235
prior to covid, it was the best for money, but as we all know covid caused issues for everyone. Room sizes are above average, and the food was satisfactory with a good variety. I would recommend this...
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
600 N 127th St E, Wichita, KS 67206
My loved one is currently a resident at Homestead of Crestview and everything has been very good. I would recommend this facility to others.
Homestead of Crestview is a senior living community that offers residents high quality memory care and assisted living in Wichita, KS.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require 24-hour care. Homestead of Crestview offers many...
2121 N 143rd Street E., Wichita, KS 67230
I chose The Rushwood Senior Living over other places I looked at because it is a new facility, the food was good, and staff were very friendly. The apartment sizes were also better than others available in the area.
2121 N 143rd Street E., Wichita, KS 67230
I chose The Rushwood Senior Living over other places I looked at because it is a new facility, the food was good, and staff were very friendly. The apartment sizes were also better than others available in the area.
234 S Anna St, Wichita, KS 67209
My loved one is a resident here and everything has been great. The facility is very clean. At any given time, there are 3-4 nurses on hand. The facility does not smell like urine. The facility is more of a...
1315 N.West St., Wichita, KS 67203
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the care and support you've provided to my loved one over the last several months. Your kindness and attention to detail have meant the world to us, and we are...
3051 N Parkdale Circle, Wichita, KS 67205
Staff was very, very friendly, very clean. Food was very good. They delivered meals to my aunt when she did not feel like going to the diner would’ve love to stay longer, but my aunt needed more care and...
1432 N Waco St, Wichita, KS 67230
Staff was very helpful and friendly. They seemed to interreact well with the residents and have a genuine care and concern for them. Seems to have good structure and activities. On the downside, facilities...
1377 N Iroquis, Wichita, KS 67203
Reflection LivingReflection Living is located in Wichita, KS in Sedgewick County. Our residential care home provides the help that you are looking for in a location that is located on the Arkansas River. Wichita offers much to do and see, and residents and their guests appreciate all that it...
According to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data, the average actual costs for assisted living are $4,444 per month.[01] This sum includes all associated fees and add-on service fees. Services and amenities that are commonly included in the costs include assistance with daily activities, meals and dining, transportation services or parking areas for seniors with their own cars, housekeeping, recreation, and enriching common room activities.
Please note that the following figures represent the average baseline area costs without any add-on fees.
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Assisted living facilities include all their costs in a flat monthly fee. Seniors who are planning to retire to one of these communities in Wichita have several options when it comes to payment sources. In the following section, we’ll look at private ways to pay, VA benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid as financial resources.
Private methods are usually the first options that seniors turn to. Such income sources commonly include pensions, savings accounts, as well as good investment returns. Other means also include the following:
All assisted living facilities in Kansas must be licensed. The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) licenses all adult care homes in the state, including assisted living communities. KDADS inspections are conducted on a regular basis and check that facilities comply with all federal and state requirements for safety, health, quality of care, medication management policies, staffing requirements, resident rights, and infection control procedures. KDADS provides a public database where you can view facilities and their inspection reports.
Kansas assisted living facilities (ALF) must follow these statutes and regulations, which defines ALFs as place caring for six or more residents who need personal care and supervised nursing care. The facility itself must have a variety of services available 24/7 that support the residents’ independence.
No particular staff ratios are set forth in the regulations, but the facility is required to have what is deemed a sufficient number to provide care at all times. Someone must always be awake, and all staff must pass a criminal background check.
Kansas also licenses small, private residences as adult care homes, also called boarding care homes. These are for no more than 10 people who can mostly manage their daily affairs on their own, but do need some assistance with activities of daily living. These homes do not offer the level of care that an assisted living facility does.
Kansas Department of Health & Environment
1000 SW Jackson St.
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: 785-296-1500
Hours: Monday though Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Currently, there are no specific guidelines for residents to adhere to in Wichita’s assisted living communities to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.
It’s worth noting that some assisted living communities might have their own COVID-19 rules. If you’re interested in a particular facility, don’t hesitate to contact them to find out more about their COVID-19 safety strategies.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends avoiding those who are infected and to stay up to date with your vaccinations.
Masks should be worn around the vulnerable and by those with COVID-19.
Facilities must be cleaned regularly with a high-grade disinfectant.
Self-isolate when diagnosed with COVID-19.
When it comes to assisted living in Wichita, you can expect a safe community where residents are still generally active, but they receive assistance with daily necessities such as grooming, going to the bathroom, dressing, and other services designed to make all of life’s chores a little easier.
With cozy living spaces and furnished patios, our partner assisted living communities offer apartments and units that are designed to make aging more comfortable. Many offer wheelchair-accessible showers and entrances, housekeeping, and laundry services. Some facilities also provide parking spaces or even garages for residents and transportation services for those without vehicles. At the end of the day, assisted living in Wichita equals comfort and freedom of movement.
Assisted living facilities in Wichita offer their residents a plethora of fun and educational activities. Residents can visit in-house libraries, beauty salons, and common rooms, meet on the outside patio, or watch a sports event together in the TV room. Such facilities also offer clubs (think walking and gardening, arts and crafts), fitness activities, outings, barbecues, parties, and hobby-orientated classes and programs. Many facilities organize outings to local restaurants and attractions.
No matter what you want to be near, there is a facility that’s conveniently located for your needs. Some of our partner facilities are near quiet local parks, while others are located next to major shopping centers and local restaurants. Nearby grocery stores and pharmacies make running errands easy.
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Percentage of seniors 65 and older within the Wichita population[02]
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As the largest city in Kansas, Wichita is home to several first-class medical centers and hospitals that can meet all the health care needs of area residents.
Ascension Via Christi St. Francis
Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems. It’s rated as Wichita’s No. 1 hospital.[03]
Wesley Medical Center has national rankings in three adult specialties, and most patients agree that they would recommend Wesley to others.[04]
Robert J. Dole Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Center
The VA hospital in Wichita services the health care needs of area veterans.[05]
Most people in Wichita rely on their own personal transport to get around. Indeed, Wichita is categorized as a “car-dependent city.” This is already concerning for seniors with assisted living needs, but the walk score also suggests that walking might not be the most effective means to go shopping. Wichita has a walk score of 35 out of 100 (the higher the number, the easier you can walk any given area), meaning that seniors require transport to run errands in Wichita.
The good news is that 67% of our partner assisted living facilities offer free transportation services, while 53% provide them at-cost. But if you need other means of getting around, public transportation in Wichita is available but limited.
Veterans can travel for free via Wichita Public Transit’s “Veterans Ride Free” Program. Every fixed route bus in the city is also ADA compliant, but for seniors with more challenging physical or mental conditions, Wichita offers a fleet of shuttles called Paratransit, while some assisted living communities might also offer their own forms of transport for residents.
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Wichita is a popular retirement destination, and not just because the city offers high-tier assisted living arrangements. Wichita is also packed with opportunities that cater to every level of mobility, and there are endless activities that seniors can do together with their family and friends. In other words, if you’re a social butterfly with a taste for culture, entertainment, and fine cuisine, then Wichita might just be the perfect place to spend your golden years.
Just outside of Wichita is a hotspot for seniors who fancy their luck at machines and game tables. The high-energy Kansas Star Casino provides fresh meals, and luxury units if you decide to stay over. This gorgeous complex certainly takes a few days (or a few visits) to fully appreciate.
There’s nothing like taking your best friends or family and going on a sightseeing trip. In this regard, Wichita is a gem. There is truly something for everyone, especially if the past holds a special fascination. History fans can visit the city’s surprisingly vast collection of specialty museums, such as the Museum of World Treasures. Not only do they provide hours of learning and looking at artifacts from bygone eras, but seniors are also given special entry fee discounts.
There is no shortage of things to do for assisted living residents who are still active. In particular, Wichita has a great culture of self-guided tours and scavenger hunts that is guaranteed to be a social hit for you and your friends. The scavenger hunts also have interesting themes, so wonder no more what you’ll be doing on a lazy afternoon.
One of the most passive activities for seniors (but not boring) is to spend a day at the natural wonders that Wichita has to offer. There are two major attractions. The first is Wichita’s comprehensive zoo. If you’d rather admire stunning foliage and flowers, then head on over to the city’s famous botanical garden. Both sanctuaries boast thousands of species, so you’ll see something new with every visit. There are also several green parks and plains where you can unfurl that picnic blanket and have a peaceful meal out in nature.
Wichita is home to a wide variety of theaters and live shows. From small to large, these companies offer entertaining live musicals, performances, concerts, and acting. Once the show is over and dinner time is looming, the city offers a variety of restaurants with amazing menus, drinks, and entertainment of their own.
Legend of Hutchinson, Avita Senior Living at Rolling Hills and Andover Court are the top-rated Assisted Living facilities near Wichita, KS. These Assisted Living facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Assisted Living in Wichita is 5,058 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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U.S. News & World Report. (2022). Wesley Medical Center.
U.S. News. (2023). Robert J. Dole Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Walk Score. (2023). Wichita.
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