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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wichita, IA
If your loved one needs memory care in Wichita, A Place for Mom can help. With 81 memory care facilities in Wichita, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Wichita incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Wichita memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Wichita, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Exira, Panora and Jefferson.
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We have really been happy with the friendliness of the staff members. Our loved one says nice things about the care she is getting, and every time we come to visit she is clean, well dressed and nails always...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's over 7 years ago. My Dad is 93, she is 90; they have been married for 69 years. Thanks to my amazing siblings, we were able to keep Mom at home until recently. While it...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Griswold is the premier assisted living community of Cass County. Our safe, residential environment is staffed by an expert team that provides support and assistance when you need it. Our goal is to promote your independence and the quality of life you desire. You will have many choices whether...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Tower Place — where the search for a remarkable senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. You...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My parents are at Senior Suites and I’ve known other people that Have lived there for years and it’s very caring ..wonderful place ..the food is great it’s always clean ...friendly ..we love it
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Senior Suites of Urbandale is located in a quiet residential Urbandale neighborhood (northwest suburb of Des Moines). The Suites is our assisted living community, while the Veranda is our licensed memory loss center in a residential care setting. Available to you are many living...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Wichita, IA
The average cost of senior living in Wichita is $4,564 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stuart, IA with an average of $2,683 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wichita, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wichita, IA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Wichita
Recent reviews for memory care in Wichita
Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, IA
5.0
We toured Journey and it is a very high quality place. The meals are all chef prepared and you can order food at anytime of the day so they are not served cafeteria style. They did not have any openings when we needed but I would highly recommend them.
Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, IA
5.0
My loved one had been at this facility for quite a while, and they did an excellent job looking after her. The care they provided here was very good, and the staff were all friendly and professional. The care provided here was a bit more than what she ended up needing and so we looked into other ...
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Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, IA
5.0
My dad is doing really good after picking this community from the list we got from A Place For Mom. He is enjoying the meals they make. He has tried some activities and he knows some people who live here. The staff has been great. I cant tell he is happy and when he calls he tells me good ...
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Wichita review score based on 110 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 110 reviews of 66 Wichita memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Wichita review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Wichita review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Wichita memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 110 reviews of 66 Wichita memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wichita resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Wichita, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Wichita memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wichita memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wichita, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Wichita memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Wichita that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wichita, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.2%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.5%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wichita memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Wichita Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wichita, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wichita memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wichita partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wichita, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
21.2%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.2%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wichita memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wichita communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wichita, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wichita memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Wichita offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wichita, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.8%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.8%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.9%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
42.4%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Waukee, Walnut Ridge and Meadowview of Johnston are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wichita, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 81 memory care facilities near Wichita, Iowa. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Wichita, Iowa is Independence Village of Waukee. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 81 memory care facilities near you in Wichita, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wichita, Iowa, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Wichita, Iowa, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Wichita, Iowa ranges from $100 to $10350. The average Memory Care cost in Wichita, Iowa is $4,564. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wichita, Iowa typically starts at $100. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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