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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mercier, KS
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Mercier 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 Mercier, 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 Mercier or another care type is right for you. Browse 97 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Mercier.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Shannon, Farmington and Good Intent.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Shannon, Farmington and Good Intent.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Mercier, KS
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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: 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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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, 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Mercier, KS
The average cost of senior living in Mercier is $4,255 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wetmore, KS with an average of $3,199 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Mercier, KS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Mercier, KS vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Mercier, KS by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Mercier over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Mercier
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mercier
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 ...
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Homestead of Leavenworth
5.0
Excellent management. I'd be happy living there if I needed to.
Also very personable and conscientious staff. My dad passed away while I was there, and it was obvious the staff had dealt with that before. They delivered a spread of food and drinks as immediate family assembled there. Mom is ...
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Mercier nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mercier nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mercier, 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 Mercier 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 Mercier 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
33.9%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.4%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.8%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.6%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.7%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.8%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.7%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Mercier 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 Mercier Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.2%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mercier 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 Mercier partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mercier, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
26.8%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.7%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mercier 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 Mercier communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
19.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mercier 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 Mercier offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.4%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.9%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
10.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Legend at Capital Ridge, Brookdale Topeka and Celebration Villa of Hearthstone are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mercier, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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