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10 Best Nursing Homes in Merriam, KS
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Merriam 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 Merriam, 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 Merriam or another care type is right for you. Browse 112 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Merriam.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Elmhurst, Waldo Homes and Armour Fields.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bain City, Five Points and Jarbalo.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Merriam, KS
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Golden LivingCenter is going really well. I have no complaints about it. It is very clean. The staff is very friendly. It has been an all around good experience.
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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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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My loved one likes the staff and the interaction with the staff. I like the business staff because they know what they are doing. The social workers, the speech therapist, and the director of therapy are...
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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.
Indian Creek Healthcare Center provides top-of-the-line skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care in the community of Overland Park, Kansas. Our healthcare services include 24-hour skilled nursing care; lab and X-ray services; medical management; physical, speech, and occupational...
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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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So far so good. Except sometimes my loved one is depressed and doesn't want to get out of bed. She didn't want to eat which resulted in her fainting. I had to go over and take her to the ER. They could use a...
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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.
Waterford SouthWaterford South is an assisted living community located in the quaint residential outskirts of Kansas City, Missouri. Just walking distance from a golf course and shopping mall, residents of Waterford South enjoy plenty of nearby entertainment and dining even while surrounded by a...
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I lived at Paraclete Manor apartments for 4 years . The manager is excellent and and does a great job. The maintenance workers are very good and work hard to keep everything nice. This building is on Brush...
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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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Great therapy!!! New management is very thorough. Nursing and cnas are very caring and make you feel at home. Building is older but care is best we've had. Would recommend for anyone looking for a loved one.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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.
AHC of Overland Park provides a unique solution to those looking for an alternative to a nursing home. The professionals at our state-of-the-art facility specialize in short-term nursing and rehabilitation. Under the direction of your physician, licensed nursing professionals provide twenty-four...
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.
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.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Merriam, KS
The average cost of senior living in Merriam is $4,869 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Linwood, KS with an average of $4,738 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merriam, KS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merriam, KS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merriam vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Merriam, KS by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Merriam over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Merriam
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Merriam
Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care in Independence, MO
4.8
It is always a heartbreaking situation to have to place one's ailing parent in a memory care unit. Mom lived out her days with the staff singing to her and smiling with her. They encouraged her to be active and move her extremities. She was well fed and well taken care of. No nursing home is ...
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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.
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 ...
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Merriam nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merriam nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merriam, 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 Merriam 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 Merriam 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
68.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.4%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.8%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.2%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.8%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.2%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.8%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.4%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Merriam 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 Merriam 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
56.2%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.9%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merriam 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 Merriam partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Merriam 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 Merriam communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
52.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merriam 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 Merriam offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
65.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale College Square, Our Lady of Mercy Country Home and Shawnee Hills Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Merriam, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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