54 Residential Care Homes near Wichita, KS

 

Care Homes in Wichita, KS

 

Residential care homes — sometimes called care homes, board and care homes, group homes, or personal care homes — are often houses in residential neighborhoods that are adapted, equipped, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually 10 or less. Similar to assisted living but in a smaller, more residential setting, these homes provide supervision, organized events, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). This means care homes can help with everyday routines but typically do not provide 24-hour skilled nursing assistance.

Cost of Care Homes in Wichita, KS

The median monthly cost for a room in a care home in Wichita is about $5,500 within the city proper. In the state of Kansas overall, the median monthly cost for a room in a care home is about the same. However, the cost of living in a care home depends largely on location. Since the homes are private residences, costs are tied to real estate value and therefore may vary greatly.

A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help find the right residential care home in Wichita for you or your loved one.

Learn More About Wichita, KS

 

Cost of Living

 

The cost of living in Wichita is pretty close to the national average, and in some cases even less expensive. Wichita is a great choice for those who wish to save on living costs. All index ratings are based on a system where a grade of 100 is equal to the national average.

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index	Health care index	Median rent	Median home value	Median family income	Estate tax
86	90	102	$665	$138,575	$51,051	None

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The Wichita area is home to multiple highly-rated hospitals, and the following are often ranked among the region’s best:

• Kansas Heart Hospital – This hospital focuses on providing cardiovascular care to residents of Wichita and the surrounding area. Kansas Heart Hospital incorporates fixed nursing-to-patient ratios in order to provide a personalized, one-on-one experience with their visitors.
• Wesley Medical Center – Wesley Medical Center is a 760-bed acute-care hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center located in Wichita. The hospital employs 900 physicians, and is known for being home to the largest emergency department in the state.
• Ascension Via Christi Hospital-St.Teresa – Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa is a short-term acute-care hospital located in Wichita, providing services such as physical therapy, cardiology, and orthopedics.

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Wichita is located in central Kansas in the middle of the Great Plains, and has a humid subtropical type of climate. The region experiences distinct seasons, including hot summers and cold winters with occasional snowfall.

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
81°F	95°F (July)	66°F (June)	36°F	52°F (February)	21°F (January)

 

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating	Average maximum air quality index rating
43.3 (Good)	59.7 (December – Moderate)

The peak air quality conditions are rated as moderate. This means that those who are unusually sensitive should consider limiting the amount of time spent on outdoor exertion.

Precipitation

Average monthly precipitation	Average maximum monthly precipitation	Average yearly snowfall
3”	6” (May)	12.7”

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

The demographics and social climate of Wichita are in line with much of the cities of the great plains and the American Midwest. Traditional, conservative values are prominent, along with an all-American working class ethic closely tied to the farming and agricultural industries. This is not to imply that the region’s lifestyle is strictly rurWichita is in fact the largest metropolitan area in Kansas, and boasts a population of 644,888 people. One of the largest fields of employment in Wichita is the aviation industry, including several aircraft manufacturing companies as well as McConnell Air Force Base. Politics in the area lean right of center, especially in the suburbs, with Sedgwick County as a whole often voting Republican. Wichita proper, however, has been shown to lean a little more Democratic than the city outskirts.

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Sedgwick County

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party
36.3%	54.4%	9.3%

 

Population Statistics

Population density	Population trend
935 people per square mile	Shrinking at a rate of 0.003%

 

Age

Median	55+	60+	70+	80+
35	25.3%	10.2%	5.2%	3.5%

 

Highest Level of Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
26.3%	29.6%	10.4%

 

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more
5.0%	11.2%	17%	1%	<0.1%	63%	4.2%

 

Crime

Property crimes per 1,000 citizens	Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens
55.6	10.3

 

Miscellaneous

Participate in the labor force	Veterans
66.4%	8.4%

Wichita is not considered especially tolerant to members of the LGBTQ+ community, and certain spaces might not welcome members of the community in that regard.

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Wichita is a large enough urban area to have plenty of choices when it comes to finding fun things to do. The city is home to The Wichita Art Museum, the largest art museum in the state. The museum’s permanent collection boasts over 10,000 pieces, with a focus on American art in all media, from pre-Columbian times to the present day. The campus of the Wichita Art Museum also consists of an Art Garden, an 8-acre outdoor walking path and sculpture garden accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Each year since 1972, the city has hosted the Wichita River Festival, a celebration consisting of music, food, fireworks, historic events, a flea market, and much more. The festival takes place in the late spring/early summer months and draws hundreds of thousands of people. Spring also brings the yearly Wichita Black Arts festival, focusing on artistic and creative contributions of the city’s African American community. Another popular annual draw is the Wichita Flight Festival, a multiple-day event recognizing the notable presence of the region’s aviation industries. The festival consists of a variety of aviation displays and visiting performers, and often hosts several large-scale air shows.

 

Transportation

Wichita Transit is the city’s public transportation service, which operates city-wide bus routes Monday through Saturday. The routes cover a large amount of the city and hours tend to range from early morning to early evening. Discounted fares are offered to persons 65 years of age and above, with proper ID.