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10 Best Nursing Homes in Melvern, KS

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Melvern 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 Melvern, 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 Melvern or another care type is right for you. Browse 89 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Melvern.

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zipAverageCost: $4,526

Nursing Homes Facilities near Melvern, KS

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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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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: 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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Melvern, KS

The average cost of senior living in Melvern is $4,526 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Williamsburg, KS with an average of $3,919 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Melvern, KS, vs. nearby cities

Melvern, KS
$4,526/mo
$4,475/mo
$4,636/mo

Nursing homes costs in Melvern, KS, vs. state and national averages

Melvern, KS
$4,526/mo
$4,827/mo
U.S. national average
$4,803/mo

Nursing homes costs in Melvern, KS, vs. other senior living options

$4,540/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,526/mo

Nursing homes costs in Melvern, KS, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Melvern vs. state and 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 destination: Melvern, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMelvern, KSKansasU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,526/mo$4,827/mo$4,803/mo
Assisted Living$4,668/mo$4,932/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,540/mo$4,827/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living$2,935/mo$3,767/mo$4,024/mo
Nursing Homes
Melvern, KS:$4,526/mo
Kansas:$4,827/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Assisted Living
Melvern, KS:$4,668/mo
Kansas:$4,932/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Melvern, KS:$4,540/mo
Kansas:$4,827/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Melvern, KS:$2,935/mo
Kansas:$3,767/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Melvern, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Melvern and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Melvern, KSKS stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Melvern, KS

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Melvern have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Melvern, KS$5,865/mo$5,677/mo+3.3%
Kansas$5,892/mo$5,658/mo+4.1%
National$5,669/mo$5,384/mo+5.3%
Melvern, KS
2024 average cost:$5,865/mo
2023 average cost:$5,677/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$5,892/mo
2023 average cost:$5,658/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,669/mo
2023 average cost:$5,384/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Melvern

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Melvern

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.

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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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!

Melvern nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melvern nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melvern, 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 Melvern 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 Melvern that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Melvern, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.8%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
74.1%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.6%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.7%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.8%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.1%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.7%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Melvern 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 Melvern Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melvern, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.6%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melvern 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 Melvern partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melvern, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
29.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.1%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Melvern 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 Melvern communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melvern, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melvern 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 Melvern offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melvern, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.3%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.3%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.8%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Topeka, Brandon Woods at Alvamar and Cedarhurst of Topeka are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Melvern, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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