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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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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.
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.
Wexford Place is an Assisted Living & Memory Support community, located in north Kansas City, Missouri's beautiful Platte County area. The nearby City of Platte Woods was recently ranked as one of the safest neighborhoods in Kansas City. Easy access to nature trails, lakes and the Missouri...
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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.
Galway Homes - Leona House Galway Homes-Leona House is a residential care home located in the metropolitan area of Kansas City, Missouri. The busy city is full of attractions including Liberty Memorial and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Kansas City is a wonderful place to live with various...
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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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I’ve been so pleased with them. I haven’t seen anything out of order. Right now – the owner just opened up the second one that my loved one’s in – they were short of residents right now so there might be...
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.
DIGNITY AND QUALITY CARE Seniors deserve to be well treated with dignity. At ANew Home we do just that by providing a place that will make your family members feel relaxed and comfortable. Located in Topeka, KS we have many characteristics that set us apart from other health care centers. We...
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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.
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...
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The homes are more of a family style and are for full care for memory care. Some employees have been here several years and are the cream of the crop. Nowhere is anything perfect but this was our choice of...
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.
At Peggy Kelly House we recognize the difficult journey of those with early to middle stage Alzheimer’s and other memory related diseases. We offer a secure environment with dementia specific care. We encourage our residents to continue to make choices, but in a more secure environment. They...
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.
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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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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Lancaster, KS

The average cost of senior living in Lancaster is $4,686 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Willis, KS with an average of $3,348 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lancaster, KS vs. nearby cities

Lancaster, KS
$4,686/mo
$4,604/mo
$4,658/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lancaster, KS vs. the state and national average

Lancaster, KS
$4,686/mo
$4,928/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lancaster vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,686/mo
$4,567/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lancaster, KS by room type

Semi-Private
$5,018/mo
Studio
$5,012/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,456/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,265/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,321/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Lancaster over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lancaster

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lancaster

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!

Vintage Park at Atchison

5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
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Legend at Capital Ridge in Topeka, KS

5.0
Legend at Capital Ridge was a good place. I had to move my dad around to 5 different care centers in Topeka, and this was the best. I felt the staff was really great, and they made the hard times bearable.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and responsive staff. Many residents express appreciation for the staff's quick response to their needs and concerns at various communities, such as Benton House of Tiffany Springs, The Burlington Creek Senior Living, and Benton House of Lenexa.
Variety of activities catering to individual interests. Residents enjoy a wide range of activities offered in communities, including bingo Addington Place of Shoal Creek, The Healthcare Resort of Topeka, arts and crafts The Piper, The Burlington Creek Senior Living, and outings The Gardens at Barry Road, Benton House of Staley Hills.
Reasonably priced. Several families mention that they were satisfied with the cost of care in various communities, including Senior Star at Wexford Place, Legend at Capital Ridge, and Benton House of Staley Hills.
Comfortable and quiet living spaces. Reviews for Vintage Park at Tonganoxie, Benton House of Tiffany Springs, and Benton House of Lenexa highlight the peaceful and comfortable nature of the living spaces in their respective communities.
Quality food and dining experiences. Numerous residents praise the delicious meals and accommodating dining experiences at communities like The Piper, Vintage Gardens, and RestWell Home Plus.
Engaging social atmosphere. Several communities, such as The Healthcare Resort of Topeka, Benton House of Lenexa, and Tiffany Springs Senior Living, foster a warm and friendly atmosphere that encourages socializing and interaction among residents
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Lancaster review score based on 256 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 256 reviews of 88 Lancaster assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lancaster review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Lancaster review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Lancaster, KS88 facilities
7.4
Huron, KS89 facilities
7.6
Effingham, KS95 facilities

Review subcategories for Lancaster assisted living

When assisted living 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 256 reviews of 88 Lancaster assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lancaster resident and family assisted living 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.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Lancaster assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lancaster assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
60.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lancaster 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 Lancaster Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lancaster, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lancaster 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 Lancaster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Lancaster 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 Lancaster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lancaster 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 Lancaster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lancaster, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.6%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.9%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lancaster

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Kansas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Lancaster protect seniors.

Learn about Kansas Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Shawnee Hills Senior Living, Senior Star at Wexford Place and Vintage Gardens are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lancaster, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 104 assisted living facilities near Lancaster, Kansas. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Lancaster, Kansas is Shawnee Hills Senior Living. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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