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Photo of Brookdale Salina Kirwin
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Brookdale was great to work with. Stable staff that was great with the residents. It is definitely assisted living and can meet some nursing needs. I would probably not look at it as a nursing facility.
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.
Exceptional Senior LivingYour senior living years shouldn’t be spent cooped up inside, filled with chores, cleaning, and home maintenance. They should be filled with interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. That’s what you’ll find at our retirement community, which offers...
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It was a wonderful experience. I would say that the care was incredible and the admission process was such a comforting experience during a very stressful time that I actually cried in relief to know there...
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.
Upgrade Your Senior Living LifestyleIt’s time to trade the stress and hassles of living at home for free time and interesting activities to fill it. While you’re at it, you can trade the isolation and worry that often comes from living at home for a full social circle and the comfort knowing that...
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I think Brookdale was a great place for my Dad. The staff is great, but like most places they're understaffed so some things could be improved. I was disappointed in the fact that the monthly payment...
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.
Upscale Kansas Senior LivingIt’s time to upgrade your senior living. And we have just the place. At our upscale senior living community in McPherson, Kansas, you can trade the stress and hassle that comes from living at home for a life full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do...
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I have been very satisfied with Brookdale. The staff made my mom's transition to assisted living very smooth. They were very helpful in making my mom feel at home. The staff is always pleasant and happy to...
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.
Putting More Life Back Into Senior LivingOur residents enjoy a more relaxed senior living lifestyle, with less stress and more options for living life well. And they do it in a luxurious community that feels just like home sweet home, trading the stress and hassle that comes from living life at...
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My father resides within this community & I can say firsthand that this place is staffed by wonderful caring people. They have a monthly family night where family members of the residents are invited to a...
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.
Homestead of Abilene is an assisted living community in Abilene, Kansas. Abilene is a historic town a short drive from Wichita and Kansas City. Our town boasts five world-class museums, historic mansions, a vintage train through the Smoky River Hill Valley, a professional theater and a strong...
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Salina Presbyterian Manor has been such a blessing to my mom. There is no other community I wanted my mom to be in as she was showing signs of dementia and I knew she would decline over the years and would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Am in 2 bedroom independent living apartment. Am wheelchair bound. My apartment has both inside and outside access. While my apartment has a kitchen, I take advantage of a meal plan with great food. The...
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.
Your Life. Your Story. Your Home. Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community is a senior living community that began in 1945 and is located in the small town of Buhler, Kansas. A quiet and safe town located just outside of Hutchinson, Buhler is a wonderful place that you would be blessed to call home....
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Eaglecrest allows my mother her independence and privacy, yet the staff are always nearby to assist. Eaglecrest offers opportunities for our family to participate in the activities at the community. All of...
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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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.
NOW OPEN! Cedarhurst of Salina offers assisted living and memory care services, programs and amenities which allow residents to live the life they want to live.With spacious apartments, cozy community lounges, and areas designated for a variety of activities, Cedarhurst of Salina offers each...
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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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Photo of Whispering Timbers
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
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.
Bethany Village (formerly Bethany Home Association) is a vital part of the Smoky Valley, providing quality senior care since 1911. As a non-profit mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Churches of America, our mission has always been to serve our elders with dignity, compassion, and grace....
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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.
Photo of Valley View Estates
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.
Photo of Hilltop Manor
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.
Photo of Country Living Of Lyons
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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.
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 available to the Lyons community. Country Place has maintained a respected reputation as a leader in the assisted living industry. Our residences are...
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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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I was heartbroken when dad said he decided he wanted to move back home. I loved the place I thought it was perfect for him. He isn't a social person so he chose not to do any of the activities. The staffing...
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.
If Country Place Senior Living feels like home, it’s purely intentional. We have created a community in the truest sense. We have made every effort to ensure that you are provided with the very finest in supportive health care or Assisted Living. And what truly distinguishes Country Place Senior...

Cost of assisted living in Salina, KS

The average cost of senior living in Salina is $4,109 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Manchester, KS with an average of $3,820 per month.

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

Salina, KS
$4,109/mo
$4,253/mo

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

Salina, KS
$4,109/mo
$4,928/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,109/mo
$4,109/mo

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

Semi-Private
$8,280/mo
Studio
$4,878/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,928/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,188/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,142/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Salina over time

Salina, KSKS stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Salina, 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 Salina.

What families are saying about assisted living in Salina

Recent reviews for assisted living in Salina

Marion Assisted Living LLC

4.8
We feel good about our parents being in this facility. The staff is very caring and look after them very well. My parents wish their apartment was a little larger - but the apartment is nice. . I gave food a four, but I feel that this is difficult for staff, due to inflation. I do believe they ...
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Brookdale Junction City

5.0
My mom had started falling, hurting her back and hitting her head. I knew I had to find a place for her to live because I couldn’t take care of her any longer. I searched for Assisted living places around Manhattan, but couldn’t find any I liked. When I walked in to Brookdale, I immediately knew ...
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Brookdale Salina Fairdale

5.0
I like this community for the good care for my dad. The staff is always keeping me updated on his progress. He is active but both of my parents are here and like that they are offered activities. We would recommend this community to other families for good care and the good value.

Salina review score based on 26 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 19 Salina assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Salina 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

Salina review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Salina, KS19 facilities
8.7
Smolan, KS32 facilities
8.2
New Cambria, KS7 facilities

Review subcategories for Salina 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 26 reviews of 19 Salina assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Salina 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.
Salina, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.7
4.1
Activities
4.7
4.1
Value for cost*
4.7
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Salina assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salina assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salina, 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 Salina 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 Salina 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
42.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.5%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.8%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.4%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Salina 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 Salina Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Salina, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Salina 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 Salina partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Salina, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Salina 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 Salina communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salina 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 Salina offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.8%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Salina

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 Salina protect seniors.

Learn about Kansas Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale McPherson, Brookdale Junction City and Brookdale Salina Kirwin are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Salina, Kansas. See full list of communities.

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