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8 Best Nursing Homes in Lawrence, KS

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lawrence 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 Lawrence, 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 Lawrence or another care type is right for you. Browse 8 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Lawrence.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lake of the Forest, Grandview and Oakland.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Jarbalo, Five Points and Linwood.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Lawrence, KS

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Photo of Brandon Woods at Alvamar
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9.0
Review score
13 reviews
9.0
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13 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
31%
3 star
8%
2 star
8%
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8%
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Overall, I am satisfied with the experience. The caring staff is really caring and establish genuine human contact, which is the most important.
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.
Brandon Woods Retirement Community Brandon Woods Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Lawrence, Kansas, in Douglas County and home to about 88,000 people. Located along the Wakarusa and Kansas Rivers, residents will enjoy this beautiful college town with its park-like...
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9.0
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39 reviews
9.0
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39 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
26%
3 star
10%
2 star
3%
1 star
0%
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I am moving out of The Windsor in a couple of weeks. Surprisingly, my health has improved enough that I can now live on my own. I’ve made so many friends here. Some folks who live here are unhappy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Windsor of Lawrence is a licensed assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We honor each resident's...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
NOW OPEN! Cedarhurst of Lawrence offers spacious apartments, cozy community lounges, and areas designated for a variety of activities, Cedarhurst of Lawrence offers each resident the opportunity to create lasting friendships and warm memories in their new home. Our staff is expertly trained in...
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55 Floor plans available
7.8
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6 reviews
7.8
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6 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
17%
3 star
17%
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0%
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The staff is so nice, but their wait staff is slow, however it is restaurant styled so it is to be expected. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The expert staff at Homestead of Eudora is here to help you and your family find the best possible care solution. Our senior living team will begin by assessing you or your loved one’s particular needs in order to match you to the correct level of care. We provide different levels of care to meet...
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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.
Photo of Lawrence Presbyterian Manor
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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.
Photo of Monterey Village
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 Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living
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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.
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...
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Cost of nursing homes in Lawrence, KS

The average cost of senior living in Lawrence is $4,547 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Overbrook, KS with an average of $4,524 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lawrence, KS vs. nearby cities

Lawrence, KS
$4,547/mo
$4,842/mo
$4,778/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lawrence, KS vs. the state and national average

Lawrence, KS
$4,547/mo
$4,822/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lawrence vs. other types of senior living

$4,450/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,547/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Lawrence, KS by room type

Studio
$5,828/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,025/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Lawrence over time

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Lawrence

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lawrence

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.

Hillside Village of Desoto in DeSoto, KS

4.3
I'm glad I put my mom here. For the most part, the staff is friendly, helpful, and kind. I really truly love the day nurse, we've gotten very close. I can call/text her at any time and she always responds. She keeps me informed and updated on mom. I visit often and I'm able to get in anytime, ...
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The Windsor of Lawrence

5.0
My sister relocated from Phoenix two months ago. I felt responsible in selecting a new “home” for her in Lawrence. The Windsor of Lawrence was a perfect choice. It’s in a lovely residential area., one story and only 60 rooms. Her window in her apartment looks over a beautiful enclosed area ...
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Lawrence nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lawrence nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lawrence, 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lawrence, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
10.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lawrence 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 Lawrence Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lawrence, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lawrence 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 Lawrence partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lawrence, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
62.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lawrence 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 Lawrence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lawrence, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lawrence 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 Lawrence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lawrence, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.5%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brandon Woods at Alvamar, The Windsor of Lawrence and Benton House of Lenexa are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lawrence, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 8 nursing homes facilities near Lawrence, Kansas. See the full list.

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