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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.
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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.
Smaller is Better For the Memory-Impaired In quality medical care, as a general rule, bigger is better:  Where memory loss disorders are concerned, this rule is quite the opposite.  Everything about a ComfortCare Home is designed to make the surroundings familiar, the care...
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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.
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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.
Senior Care Homes provides assisted living in Overland Park, Kansas.
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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.
Photo of Care Haven Homes Fontana
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.
Photo of Seniorcare Homes Nantucket House
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.
Senior Care Homes provides assisted living in Overland Park, Kansas.
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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.
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We have been very pleased with Prairie Elder Homes. It is a smaller community so there is better individualized care. It is in an actual home with only about 8 residents. They have a petting farm outside...
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.
Prairie Elder Homes offer care that is second to none—a bold statement, but one you can believe. Here, we strive to fill our residents’ days with meaningful activities matched to their interests and functional level. Activities focus on creating positive feelings of accomplishment. The memory...
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Cost of assisted living in Lenexa, KS

The average cost of senior living in Lenexa is $5,093 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eudora, KS with an average of $4,954 per month.

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

Lenexa, KS
$5,093/mo
$5,060/mo
$5,165/mo

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

Lenexa, KS
$5,093/mo
$4,928/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,093/mo
$4,961/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,616/mo
Studio
$5,173/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,375/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,669/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,750/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Lenexa over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lenexa, 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 Lenexa.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lenexa

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lenexa

Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care in Independence, MO

4.8
It is always a heartbreaking situation to have to place one's ailing parent in a memory care unit. Mom lived out her days with the staff singing to her and smiling with her. They encouraged her to be active and move her extremities. She was well fed and well taken care of. No nursing home is ...
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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.

Westchester Village of Lenexa

4.6
Mom's 1st fall led to 9 weeks of pain and substandard care in rehab facilities and with her passing. During this 9 weeks it was decided that Mom and Dad would not be able to remain in their home of 50+ years and after extensive research Westchester Village was selected for their Assisted Living ...
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Lenexa review score based on 248 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 248 reviews of 59 Lenexa assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lenexa 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

Lenexa review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Lenexa, KS59 facilities
7.9
Shawnee, KS50 facilities
7.6
Olathe, KS56 facilities

Review subcategories for Lenexa 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 248 reviews of 59 Lenexa assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lenexa 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.
Lenexa, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Lenexa assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lenexa assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lenexa, 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 Lenexa 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 Lenexa 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
83.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
72.9%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.1%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.9%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lenexa 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 Lenexa Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lenexa, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.7%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lenexa 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 Lenexa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lenexa, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
61%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
49.2%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Lenexa 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 Lenexa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
57.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lenexa 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 Lenexa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
72.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
76.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
42.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
74.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lenexa

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 Lenexa protect seniors.

Learn about Kansas Assisted Living regulations

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There are 68 assisted living facilities near Lenexa, Kansas. See the full list.

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

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