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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sunflower, KS
If your loved one needs memory care in Sunflower, A Place for Mom can help. With 16 memory care facilities in Sunflower, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Sunflower incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Sunflower memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Sunflower, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Elmhurst, Countryside and Grays Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Kansas City, Overland Park and North Kansas City.
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9.7
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84 reviews
My father has lived at Shawnee Hills for about two months and it has been an overall positive experience. The facility is clean, bright and there are lots of activities for residents to participate in. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
Welcome to Shawnee Hills Senior Living, a new concept in senior living in Shawnee, Kansas. The Community is conveniently located off of West 63rd Street and Maurer Road with direct access to Highway 435 and Shawnee Mission Parkway. Shawnee Hills is located directly north of the Shawnee Station...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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33 Floor plans available
9.2
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42 reviews
It is one of the better atmospheres, but it doesn't seem to matter to the residents. If they are sad and missing their family, atmosphere just doesn't matter to them. It's a place I would enjoy living in,...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Safety For Them, Peace of Mind For YouWe understand how difficult it can be to transition your loved one’s care to someone else. That’s why we go above and cultivate a warm and welcoming memory care environment that fosters a sense of purpose and belonging without sacrificing quality care and...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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33 Floor plans available
9.1
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78 reviews
[name removed] the activities director is very personable and compassionate, Also [name removed] Mom's caretaker o believe CNA ,always always hard at work . The cleaning staff has been very good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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8.9
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21 reviews
The experience that I’m having for my mom is amazing. The first meeting with the director and sales coordinator made me feel comfortable and reassured that my mom was going to be taken care of properly. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Piper is a newly opened assisted living and memory care community in Kansas City, KS, conveniently located near The Legends. Our company philosophy is to design homes where seniors continue to learn, grow, create, and enjoy companionship with those of all ages. We create households that are...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
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10 reviews
The staff is all wonderful and have been great as I live out of state. Always receptive and helpful when I call. Food seems to be an issue according to my mom in regards to variety. Yet, trying to please all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Lenexa the most desired in the...
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8.8
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27 reviews
1-It was very nicely kept up. I work for retirement community so I was looking for a nice place that compare to where I work. 2- My sister and toured several places and this was clean I work in...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Putting More Life in Senior LivingYou should never have to spend your senior years hoping something fun and exciting comes along to invorigate your spirit and nourish your mind. Here at our assisted living and skilled nursing and rehabilitation community, you can enjoy quality care without...
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8.7
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25 reviews
All 5's - I'm impressed with how much staff must attend to in short windows and make it all work for the residence...my loved one was a real stress test on the system! Administration was always available and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Homestead Assisted Living offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that allows residents to relax and enjoy every day. We strive to provide all the amenities of home to make them feel comfortable. Whatever residents like to do, they’ll be among friends who share common interests and needs. ...
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8.0
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11 reviews
My loved one is a resident at Delaware Highlands. The paperwork process is nearly impossible, everything else was great and easy. The staff seems to be great.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living is focused on providing assisted living services for the low to moderate income senior adult. Delaware Highlands offers a warm home-like setting for all our residents. We provide affordable assisted living in a compassionate, caring manner so that senior adults...
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8.0
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6 reviews
We moved her to Homestead during that time when we saw what she needed. We were very pleased with Homestead also because it was nearer my residence. I was able to see her everyday. Homestead was a smaller...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Homestead of Shawnee is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Shawnee, 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 Shawnee offers many services and amenities...
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8.0
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2 reviews
Overall it was very good experience and I liked most of the people that were there because they seem to care. If I had not moved away I would consider this for my own independent living and rehab place.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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1.0
Review score
13 reviews
The community has had a good covid plan and we are able to visit through her window. I would definitely recommend this community to others. I feel the community is completely transparent and does a great...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
The Country Place Senior Living's motto, Life as you want it...Care as you need it is exactly how today's seniors should live and that lifestyle is now available to the Basehor community. Country Place has maintained a respected reputation as a leader in the assisted living industry. Our...
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I can't say enough about the therapy and nursing care my mother got while at the resort. The therapists are wonderful and the nursing care she got was outstanding. Everyone treated her with respect and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City is a new, upscale assisted living community located in Kansas City, KS. Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is home to over 146,000 people. Kansas City is a bustling and busy city with restaurants, sports events and shopping. Residents can enjoy...
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7.0
Review score
10 reviews
There was frequent turnover of staff, but I think that's common. The place changed ownership, and everything changed, including plan for increase in rent. I found Mom's bathroom pretty dirty a few times,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Privately owned and operated Home Plus Assisted Living and Memory Care in the Shawnee area of Johnson County. We are a smaller community compared to others, but our biggest feature is our community provides the one on one direct personal support, while receiving quality care. Whether it is a long...
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Your loving kindness and care for my parents has always been evident. We have greatly appreciated and enjoyed the atmosphere and loving care that both our parents enjoyed. Regarding staff - from the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
A Better Life Is Waiting for You Life is better at Covenant Place of Lenexa. Here, you can live life on the go, or just relax. You can live the kind of life you want to live: socializing, shopping, traveling, attending the theatre, and much more. We offer the following living options:...
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Vintage Park at Lenexa is an assisted living community located in thriving Lenexa, Kansas. We have been in the Lenexa area for over 20 years now adding a great sense of family and commitment to quality care. Lenexa is also known as the 'City of Festivals', because we host numerous celebrations...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
33 Floor plans available
9.9
Review score
59 reviews
My Dad has been at College Square for a little over 7 months now and we are so pleased. We know he is well cared for and loved by everyone there. We toured several places and while others may have been...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
A Warm and Welcoming CommunityWe know how difficult it is to care for a loved one dealing with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. We also understand how challenging it can feel to transition their care to someone else. But after you visit our memory care community in Overland Park, Kansas,...
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Cost of memory care in Sunflower, KS
The average cost of senior living in Sunflower is $5,012 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Linwood, KS with an average of $4,784 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sunflower, KS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sunflower, KS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sunflower vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Sunflower, KS by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Sunflower over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Sunflower
Recent reviews for memory care in Sunflower
Vintage Park at Gardner
4.3
We really like the nursing staff and the manager, our only complaint we have about the place is over the weekends there are no regular staff members. The rooms are nice, and our loved ones thing the food is good.
Benton House of Tiffany Springs in Kansas City, MO
5.0
While looking for a facility for my Mother, I wanted something close to my home. My mom is very well taken care of by the staff and they are always very helpful. For activities, they have things like Zumba, carolers come in, church services, and they even have people who bring their dogs in. ...
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Glenwood Village of Overland Park
5.0
I am very happy with Glenwood Village. What stuck out to us was the price, activities offered, and I felt the apartment available provided a lot of space for her. I have eaten here and the food was better at the beginning before covid, they do have a lot of variety of choices though for ...
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Sunflower review score based on 82 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 82 reviews of 15 Sunflower memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Sunflower 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
Sunflower review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Sunflower 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 82 reviews of 15 Sunflower memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sunflower 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.Sunflower, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Sunflower memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunflower memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunflower, 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 Sunflower 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 Sunflower that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sunflower, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
86.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
93.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
86.7%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sunflower 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 Sunflower Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sunflower, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.3%
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
40%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sunflower 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 Sunflower partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunflower, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunflower 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 Sunflower communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunflower, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
60%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunflower 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 Sunflower offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunflower, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.7%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
86.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
86.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
86.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
73.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
73.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
86.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
86.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
46.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
86.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale College Square, Our Lady of Mercy Country Home and Shawnee Hills Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sunflower, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 16 memory care facilities near Sunflower, Kansas. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Sunflower, Kansas are Our Lady of Mercy Country Home and Shawnee Hills Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 16 memory care facilities near you in Sunflower, Kansas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Sunflower, Kansas, 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 Sunflower, Kansas, 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 Sunflower, Kansas ranges from $795 to $11995. The average Memory Care cost in Sunflower, Kansas is $5,012. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Sunflower, Kansas typically starts at $795. 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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