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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kansas is $4,636, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Atchison area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Atchison, KS

Cost of nursing homes in Atchison, KS

The average cost of senior living in Kansas is $4,636 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Kansas vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column state: Kansas

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Kansas	U.S.	Cost difference
Nursing Homes	$4,636/mo	$5,847/mo	20.7% below national median
Assisted Living	$5,773/mo	$5,830/mo	1.0% below national median
Memory Care	$7,205/mo	$6,999/mo	2.9% above national median
Independent Living	$2,908/mo	$3,520/mo	17.4% below national median

Nursing Homes

Kansas:$4,636/mo

U.S.:$5,847/mo

Cost difference:20.7% below national median

Assisted Living

Kansas:$5,773/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:1.0% below national median

Memory Care

Kansas:$7,205/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:2.9% above national median

Independent Living

Kansas:$2,908/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:17.4% below national median

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Atchison

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Atchison

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 ...

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 ...

Atchison nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Atchison that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Atchison, KSNational

Full medication management

1.8%

1.1%

Doctor on call

4.2%

4.6%

24-Hour awake staff

13.7%

14.6%

Diabetic care

13.2%

15.6%

*Visiting health care professionals

4.2%

4.7%

Home care agency on-site

0.3%

0.4%

Non-ambulatory care

12.2%

13.1%

Respite or short term stays

1.8%

3.5%

Hospice available on-site

6.1%

9.6%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Atchison nursing homes

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 Atchison Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Atchison, KSNational

Dementia behaviors care

1.2%

1.9%

Specialized memory care training for staff

0.3%

0.1%

Secured community and/or wander guard

2.4%

2.8%

Memory care only community

0.9%

0.6%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Atchison nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Atchison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Atchison, KSNational

Nutritionist / dietician

0.9%

0.2%

Low / no sodium

1.5%

0.6%

No sugar

1.2%

0.6%

Vegetarian

2.1%

1.7%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Atchison nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Atchison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Atchison, KSNational

Professional chef

0.3%

0.1%

Restaurant style dining

0.3%

0.2%

Room service

0.3%

0.1%

Anytime dining

1.5%

0.3%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Atchison nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Atchison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Atchison, KSNational

Activity director

0.3%

0.2%

Community service programs

0.3%

0.1%

Devotional activities on-site

2.7%

3.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

0.6%

0.2%

Outings / off-site activities

3.3%

3.1%

Piano or organ

0.6%

0.2%

Arts and crafts center

0.3%

0.1%

Educational speakers / life long learning

0.3%

0.1%

Clubs / games / karaoke

0.6%

0.2%

Live performances

0.6%

0.2%

Fitness center

0.3%

0.1%

Fitness classes

0.6%

0.2%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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