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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kelso, KS
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Kelso nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Kelso, KS may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Kelso or another care type is right for you. Browse 62 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Kelso.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Alma, Allen and Allendorph.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Alma, Allen and Allendorph.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Kelso, KS
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Homestead of Manhattan is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in NW Manhattan, 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. Homestead of Manhattan offers many services and...
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.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Home Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Americare’s communities offer person-centered skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Resident needs and preferences take priority over work routines and standardized procedures. When you visit an Americare skilled nursing community you’ll see the difference. When you need a level of care...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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...
Cost of nursing homes in Kelso, KS
The average cost of senior living in Kelso is $4,710 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elmdale, KS with an average of $3,873 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kelso, KS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kelso, KS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kelso vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Kelso, KS by room type
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kelso
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kelso
Brookdale Junction City
4.8
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 help in any way.
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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Homestead of Emporia
5.0
The staff members have been friendly and supportive from the beginning of our experience with Emporia Place. There was thorough explanation of policy and paper work that was involved with my mother's move. Over-all, we are pleased with the care, and the facility itself. My mother has joined ...
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Kelso nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kelso nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kelso, 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 Kelso 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 Kelso that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kelso, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.4%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
68.3%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
68.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.8%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kelso 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 Kelso Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kelso, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.9%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kelso 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 Kelso partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kelso, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
26.8%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.1%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kelso 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 Kelso communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kelso, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
19.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kelso 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 Kelso offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kelso, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.1%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.6%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Junction City, Brookdale Topeka and Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Manhattan are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kelso, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 62 nursing homes facilities near Kelso, Kansas. See the full list.
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