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46 Assisted Living Communities in Johnson County, Kansas

The average cost of assisted living in the county is $5,300 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the county, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 46 Assisted Living Communities in Johnson County and 30 in surrounding areas.

  • Assisted living: $5,300
  • Nursing home semiprivate room: $5,658
  • In-home care: $3,623
  • Adult day health services: $2,302

Assisted Living Facilities near Johnson County, Kansas

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Johnson County

Karon

5

February 10, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother moved into Stratford Commons. I didn't like that I couldn't go in and tour the place, but that's because of COVID. I liked the fact that they took me on a virtual tour and the gentleman that did it was very good at his job. He pointed out a lot of positive things about Stratford, including the fact that they have no deficiencies in a certain month, just recently like November or something like that, and I thought that was something good to know. They also told me that they have special Alzheimer's training. His whole presentation impressed me. We looked at a lot of other places in the same way and I went with my gut feeling, which was "that's a great place." My mom has an Alexa device in her room, so we communicated that way, and then we had to take her for a doctor's visit last week, so we got to be with her for a little bit. She has dementia, so that has its challenges. She's doing OK. So far, I feel comfortable with it. They've called me about a couple of issues, and I've been able to call the director of nursing about a couple of issues, and we've communicated well. I'm feeling good about it. I wish I could get in there and be with her, but I can't. I understand that they're making a structure to allow residents to visit with their relatives. They're building a special room that will have some kind of a divider in it. I'm anxious for that to get finished so we can go inside. They allow window visits, but it's a little chilly for that now. They're doing construction work, so they're a little torn up, but it's gonna be great when it's done. It's expensive, but they all are expensive. They have a hair salon, but we've not used it. I've only been in the main lobby.

Ayesha

5

October 4, 2020

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

The staff at Greenwood Terrace Lenexa is extremely patient and extremely helpful with my dad. They just really helped him when he first moved in, they went and picked his dog up, and got him a bed because he didn't have anything. They were able to find furniture for him and really helped him. My dad eats in his room. I just know that they're good to my dad.

Brian

4

January 15, 2020

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother is in Greenwood Terrace. The residents are very friendly, and she has met a lot of people. It's very clean and very independent. The only complaint is the food is not all that spectacular, but sometimes it's good. The staff is great, very nice, very friendly, accommodating, and answered questions. The activities are good. I think we made a good decision. They do a good job at keeping the rooms clean, too.

Pamela

5

November 1, 2019

I visited this facility

Brookdale Overland Park 119th was very nice. I saw one apartment; it was fine. They have a variety of activities, but it was lunchtime when I went so everybody was having lunch. The dining area was nice. They have an exercise room, a TV room, and an outdoor pool.

Marie

5

October 7, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My father is in Brookdale Overland Park 119th. It's excellent. We love it, and he loves it. His final apartment won't be ready for another week, but the temporary facility is great, very clean, and very tidy. They're taking great care of him, and he's very pleased with the food. There's a bike trail, so he's going to go out biking tomorrow. He's very happy about that. They have a pool, a little pub, and sports viewing parties.

Mike

4

July 2, 2019

I visited this facility

My tour at Brookdale Overland Park 119th was interesting. The place was very busy. I got there at lunch time so everybody was eating lunch and people were milling around. My comment about them is that they look outdated. The décor was nice and probably ten years ago it was great, but it looked out of touch with the contemporary colors and schemes. For that reason, I wouldn't have stayed there. The staff is very nice. They're very accommodating, pleasant, and so forth. The landscape is quite mature since it's quite an older community. I felt like there were a lot of units there since there are a lot of buildings sprawled around. They had a swimming pool, and a big common area with lots of rooms for reserving special parties, arts and crafts, and a library. They had all the necessary things and it was quite adequate. The décor made it sound like it couldn't be that clean; there's too much filigree and so on.

Lisa

5

June 6, 2019

I visited this facility

My parents chose Tallgrass Creek. We liked the atmosphere and all the activities they offered as well as the in-house doctor. They had cards, games, swimming, exercise classes, outings, and happy hour. The staff was extremely welcoming, friendly and helpful. There's a pool, a beauty salon, and a library.

Mike

4

March 30, 2019

I visited this facility

It was very good. They treated us very well and they were very attentive to our needs. The accommodations were nice and we enjoyed them. The food was good, but the service in the cafeteria needs improvement. Overall, the nursing staff and everything else were good. They had a good list of activities available.

Katie H.

5

February 21, 2019

I visited this facility

The Sheridan at Overland Park was a wonderful facility. The executive director was great and informative. It looked like a great place and I'd gladly put my dad there. They had great activities, activity areas, and everything looked wonderful.

Map of Johnson County, Kansas

Assisted Living Costs in Johnson County

According to the Genworth 2018 Cost of Care Study, assisted living in Johnson County is more expensive than the national average, which is $4,000, and the state average, which is $4,556. The monthly average cost of assisted living in Johnson County is higher than any major city in the state as well as major cities in the neighboring states of Missouri (Kansas City, $4,050) and Colorado (Fort Collins, $3,950). The least expensive senior care in Kansas is in smaller towns and cities throughout the rest of the state, where the average cost is only $3,950 per month.

Note: Specific senior cost care data isn’t available for Johnson County. Data for the closest major city, Topeka, has been used instead.

Johnson County/Topeka area

$5,300

National average

$4,000

State average

$4,556

Manhattan

$5,100

Wichita

$4,728

Rest of state

$3,950

Kansas City, Missouri

$4,050

Fort Collins, Colorado

$3,950

Care Cost Comparison

The type of senior care is generally the biggest factor in determining cost. In Johnson County, the average monthly cost of assisted living is more than $1,500 higher than the average cost of in-home care. However, when including other costs associated with staying in the home, such as rent, utilities and groceries — all of which are typically included in the cost of assisted living — the cost of continuing to live at home becomes considerably higher. When comparing nursing home care to assisted living costs, the difference is much less, with nursing home care only $358 more per month for a semiprivate room. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

  • Assisted living: $5,300
  • Homemaker services: $3,623
  • Home health aide: $3,909
  • Adult day health: $2,302
  • Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $5,658

Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

Assisted living

$5,300

Homemaker services

$3,623

Home health aide

$3,909

Adult day health

$2,302

Nursing home care (semiprivate room)

$5,658

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Johnson County

Medicaid in Kansas

In Kansas, the state Medicaid program is called KanCare. It provides low-income residents with low- or no-cost access to necessary health care, including doctors visits, dental care, prescription medications, hospital treatments, laboratory tests and other treatments or therapies. KanCare programs are administered by the state of Kansas and must adhere to parameters set forth by the federal government. 

Seniors who reside in assisted living facilities may be eligible for financial assistance under the state KanCare program, which covers up to $2,250 per month for nursing care costs, provided they are receiving a higher level of services and require a nursing level of care. 

To qualify for KanCare, applicants with incomes less than $62 per month are eligible to have the full cost of health care services covered by the state while those with higher incomes may receive subsidized care. KanCare has spend-down provisions for participants that allow them to use their income to pay for medical expenses first and report the remainder of their cash to KanCare to increase their coverage. Asset limitations state that applicants may not own more than $2,000 in countable assets. 

To apply for KanCare, seniors can call (800) 792-4884. 

Home and Community-Based Services Frail Elderly Waiver

The HCBS Frail Elderly Waiver provides seniors who require a nursing level of care with supportive services that include assisted living/personal care services, dental hygiene care, medication reminders, nurse visits and financial management services. The program’s mandate is to decrease the number of seniors residing in nursing care facilities by providing additional services to those living at home or in assisted living facilities. 

To be eligible for the Frail Elderly Waiver, seniors must be aged 65 or older and their income must be less than $747 per month. They must undergo a comprehensive care assessment to determine their level of need and must meet the financial eligibility requirements for KanCare. 

To apply for this waiver, seniors can call (855) 200-2372.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

Kansas Optional State Supplement

Kansas provides those in long-term care who receive Supplemental Security Income with a state supplement. This cash benefit can help pay for costs that aren’t covered by KanCare, such as room and board. The state determines the payout amount based on the applicant’s living arrangement and income. 

To be eligible for OSS, seniors must be 65 years of age or older and receiving SSI.

To apply for the benefit, seniors can visit the Lenexa Social Security Office at 1537 95th Street in Lexena, Kansas, or call (800) 772-1213.

Elderlife Financial Loans

Elderlife provides seniors with an alternative payment option when they’re ineligible for state financial assistance. An Elderlife bridge loan is paid directly to the senior’s place of residence and repaid by the senior in monthly installments. Elderlife loans are available at low interest rates and flexible terms. 

Qualifying for a loan requires a good credit history and enough income to cover the monthly payments. Seniors who are unable to qualify on their own may apply with up to six cosigners, which may increase the chances of approval and reduce monthly payments. 

Seniors can apply for an Elderlife loan online or call (888) 228-4500.

Life Insurance Policy Conversion/Life Insurance Cash-In

Seniors with life insurance policies can convert their policy into cash to pay for assisted living. When converting a life insurance policy, seniors typically receive between 20 and 40 percent of the policy’s face value in cash to pay for their long-term care while the remainder transfers to beneficiaries at the end of life.

Alternatively, seniors can cash their policy in full. There is usually a small financial penalty, and after it’s cashed, the policy is considered null and void. 

Senior Centers in Johnson County

Senior centers offer individuals aged 55 and above the opportunity to gather with peers and enjoy a variety of activities and programs that may include information sessions, social events and congregate meals. 

Lenexa Senior Center
3661 – 13425 Walnut Street, Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 477-7100

Bonner Springs Senior Citizens
200 East 3rd Street, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
(913) 441-0169

Area Agency on Aging

Area Agencies on Aging provide senior citizens with a variety of services such as benefits administration and case management, referral services, nutrition services and insurance counseling.  Johnson County Area Agency
11811 South Sunset Drive Suite 1300, Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 715-8800

Veterans Affairs

Seniors who have served in the U.S. military may be eligible for a variety of financial support and services from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including free health care services at Veterans Affairs Clinics. 

Veterans Commission of Kansas
100 South 20th Street, Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 371-5968

Johnson County VA Clinic
10500 Mastin Street, Overland Park, KS 66212
(816) 922-2750

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