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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Spencer, KS
If you’re looking for assisted living in Spencer, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Spencer or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Spencer.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Spencer for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 38 assisted living facilities in the Spencer area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Topeka, Pauline and Cullen Village.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lawrence, Topeka and Eudora.
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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.
Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Lawrence, 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. Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living offers many...
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Spencer, KS
The average cost of senior living in Spencer is $4,912 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valley Falls, KS with an average of $4,496 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Spencer, KS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Spencer, KS vs. the state and national average
Spencer, KS
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Spencer vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Spencer, KS by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Spencer over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Spencer, KS
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Private income options in Kansas
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VA benefits in Kansas
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What families are saying about assisted living in Spencer
Recent reviews for assisted living in Spencer
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!
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.
Homestead of Eudora
4.9
We chose it because of the newness, cleanliness, and convenient location for family. The staff members really took my mom under their wing and made her feel comfortable here. It is a very close knit group, everyone sits together and they do not stay in their rooms. They do offer a lot of ...
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Spencer review score based on 81 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 81 reviews of 27 Spencer assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Spencer 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
Spencer review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Spencer 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 81 reviews of 27 Spencer assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Spencer 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.Spencer, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Spencer assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Spencer assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Spencer, 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 Spencer 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 Spencer 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
59.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.6%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Spencer 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 Spencer Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Spencer 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 Spencer 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
37%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
29.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Spencer 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 Spencer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Spencer 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 Spencer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Spencer
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 Spencer protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Legend at Capital Ridge, Brookdale Topeka and Brandon Woods at Alvamar are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Spencer, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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