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10 Best Nursing Homes in Punkin Center, KS

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Punkin Center 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 Punkin Center, KS may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Punkin Center, KS

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Photo of The Villas at Dove Estates Senior Living Community
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 Clear Mind Center at Avita Rolling Hills
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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.
A state of the art program, only the second of its kind in the nation, in partnership with Dr. Sandison's Marama model, we follow world-renowned Dr. Bredesen's Protocol to stop cognitive decline and even reverse Dementia symptoms.Our goal is to return you to independent living. We provide the...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Photo of Fairview Residential Care Ctr
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.
Photo of Wichita Health Care & Rehab
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
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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.
The Country® Place Senior Living's motto, Life as you want it…Care as you need it® is exactly how today's seniors should live and that lifestyle is available to the Lyons community. Country Place has maintained a respected reputation as a leader in the assisted living industry. Our residences are...
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.
Photo of Golden LivingCenter - Wichita
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.
You want to feel at home whether you’re looking for long-term nursing service, short-term help recuperating from an injury or specialized Alzheimer’s care. We’re here for you. Regardless of your healthcare needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting. Our...
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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.
Photo of Clearwater Village
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Photo of Ninnescah Manor Inc
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.
Photo of Diversicare of Haysville
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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Bethany Village (formerly Bethany Home Association) is a vital part of the Smoky Valley, providing quality senior care since 1911. As a non-profit mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Churches of America, our mission has always been to serve our elders with dignity, compassion, and grace....
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Photo of Summerfield Senior Residences
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Photo of Victoria Falls Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Home Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Photo of Hilltop Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Punkin Center, KS

The average cost of senior living in Punkin Center is $4,747 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Newton, KS with an average of $4,238 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Punkin Center, KS, vs. nearby cities

Punkin Center, KS
$4,747/mo
$4,712/mo
$5,411/mo

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

Punkin Center, KS
$4,747/mo
$4,825/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,760/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,747/mo

Nursing homes costs in Punkin Center, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,585/mo
Studio
$5,500/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,907/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,822/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,144/mo

Senior living costs in Punkin Center 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: Punkin Center, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typePunkin Center, KSKansasU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,747/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,961/mo$4,931/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,760/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,762/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Punkin Center, KS:$4,747/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Punkin Center, KS:$4,961/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Punkin Center, KS:$4,760/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Punkin Center, KS:$3,762/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Punkin Center, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Punkin Center 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.

Punkin Center, KSKS stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Punkin Center, KS

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Punkin Center 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
Punkin Center, KS$6,133/mo$5,565/mo+10.2%
Kansas$5,914/mo$5,699/mo+3.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Punkin Center, KS
2024 average cost:$6,133/mo
2023 average cost:$5,565/mo
Percent change:+10.2%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$5,914/mo
2023 average cost:$5,699/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 Punkin Center

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Punkin Center

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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Vintage Park at Waterfront in Wichita, KS

4.9
It's a friendly, well-run place. The food is varied, and it's good quality. It tastes like something you'd get at a restaurant. They clean the rooms weekly. They seem to not be staffed well enough sometimes, so you have to wait a little longer if you need help. I think they have a hard time ...
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Dove Estates Senior Living in Goddard, KS

4.7
We chose Dove Estates because we liked the overall atmosphere pf the facility and after walking around during the tour, the residents were all out and about and would come up and say hi to us. Everyone was just very friendly. The apartments themselves are also very nice. The staff were always ...
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Punkin Center nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Punkin Center nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Punkin Center, 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 Punkin Center 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 Punkin Center that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Punkin Center, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.1%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Punkin Center 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 Punkin Center Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Punkin Center, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Punkin Center 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 Punkin Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Punkin Center, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.1%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Punkin Center 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 Punkin Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Punkin Center, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
39.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Punkin Center 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 Punkin Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Punkin Center, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
15.9%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.7%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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