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Photo of Aldersgate Village Life Plan Community
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We had to find a place for my mother in law when she took a turn for the worse. She spent time in the Gardens area until she was well enough to move into her own place. I didn’t like the Gardens rehab...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Discover the true meaning of "home" at Aldersgate Village, where our faith-based community is built upon shared values of faith, family, and friendship. Established by United Methodist Homes, Inc. in 1979, our legacy of compassionate retirement services dates back to 1904.Nestled on a 168-acre...
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Patient care is excellent. The staff and on-site management are very personal and caring for the residents and family members. There are many types of activities and entertainment offered to the residents....
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.
What a bustling little community you will find this to be. Their doors are always welcome to anyone who wishes to stop by for a visit. They host an annual garage sale, car show, Easter egg hunt, and many dinners and parties throughout the year. With all this going on, Jodi Smith, Director even...
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Oak Creek Senior Living Center is a small and warm living environment where the nurse and staff are caring and compassionate, and the residents are welcoming and friendly. They have all service levels and...
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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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.
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 Rolling Hills Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Carbondale, KS

The average cost of senior living in Carbondale is $4,801 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scranton, KS with an average of $4,566 per month.

Assisted living costs in Carbondale, KS, vs. nearby cities

Carbondale, KS
$4,801/mo
$4,566/mo
$4,836/mo

Assisted living costs in Carbondale, KS, vs. state and national averages

Carbondale, KS
$4,801/mo
$4,931/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Carbondale, KS, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,801/mo
$4,626/mo

Assisted living costs in Carbondale, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,780/mo
Studio
$5,190/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,025/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,500/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,915/mo

Senior living costs in Carbondale vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Carbondale, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarbondale, KSKansasU.S.
Assisted Living$4,801/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,626/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,765/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Carbondale, KS:$4,801/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Carbondale, KS:$4,626/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Carbondale, KS:$3,765/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Carbondale, KS

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Carbondale.

What families are saying about assisted living in Carbondale

Recent reviews for assisted living in Carbondale

Lexington Park in Topeka, KS

4.0
I was very impressed with our experience at Lexington Park, it's a very nice place for independent senior living! It's a nice looking place, the people are all very friendly, and the apartments are a very nice size for the price! I would highly recommend them!

Peggy Kelly House in Topeka, KS

4.5
Peggy Kelly House was the third and final care center that we moved mom into as she progressed through the final years of her battle with Alzheimer's. The care and attention there was far and above anything we had delt with before. The nurses and caretakers got to know her way beyond anything we ...
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Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence, KS

4.3
Overall, I am satisfied with the experience. The caring staff is really caring and establish genuine human contact, which is the most important.

Carbondale assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carbondale assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carbondale, 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 Carbondale assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Carbondale that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carbondale, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carbondale assisted living

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 Carbondale Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carbondale, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carbondale assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carbondale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carbondale, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Carbondale assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carbondale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carbondale, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carbondale assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Carbondale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carbondale, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Carbondale

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Kansas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Carbondale protect seniors.
Learn about Kansas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Aldersgate Village Life Plan Community, Vintage Park at Osage City and Oak Creek Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Carbondale, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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