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Assisted Living in Wichita, KS

The average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,728 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You'll find in-depth information on 35 assisted living facilities in Wichita and 3 in surrounding areas.

The Cost of Senior Care in Wichita, KS

  • Assisted Living: $4,728
  • Nursing Home Care: $5,475
  • In-home Care: $4,195
  • Adult Day Health Services: $1,934

Park West Plaza

505 North Maize Road
Wichita, KS

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Park West Plaza is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that offers professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve.

Regent Park Assisted Living & Memory Care

10600 E 13th St N
Wichita, KS

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Regent Park is proud to be a full Continuing Care Retirement Community offering the level of care that you or your loved one needs.

Brookdale Tallgrass

8600 East 21st Street North
Wichita, KS

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Brookdale Tallgrass, located in Wichita, welcomes seniors seeking comfortable, beautiful surroundings in a personalized assisted living community, emphasizing independence.

Sedgwick Plaza

2455 N. Woodlawn Ave
Wichita, KS

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Our independent and assisted living community in Wichita, Kansas offers just the right amount of personal attention to complement any lifestyle. Conveniently located near medical facilities, recreation centers, shopping and fine dining, Sedgwick Plaza is the ideal setting for vibrant…

Premier Living 4

1229 S Byron Road
Wichita, KS

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Welcome to Premier Living 4 When you can no longer care for your loved one at home, we can help. Premier Living by Warden was founded with a passion for caring for elders with the highest level of quality and…

Keepsake Kottage

8801 W Bekemeyer Street
Wichita, KS

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Keepsake Kottage is a locally owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Keepsake Kottage is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. We aim to provide the highest quality of care to all residents at all times by making them…

Azria Health Wichita

7057 W Village CIrcle
Wichita, KS

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Azria Health Wichita is proud to offer the best in luxury Senior Living and Care. Azria Health Wichita is beautifully appointed with high ceilings, big windows, bright lights and beautiful colors. We strive to provide the best in clinical and…

Comfort and Love Wichita

2042 N. Garnett St.
Wichita, KS

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Comfort and Love is "Wichita's Premier Assisted Home Plus Community". We are a brand new "home" and not a "facility". All rooms are spacious, private, and include full baths. We have a salon and walk-in tub available and are conveniently…

Vintage Park at Waterfront

900 N Bayshore Dr
Wichita, KS

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Senior Living as you may have once know it is much different today, offering more options that fit your needs than ever before. Vintage Park at Waterfront strives to create something better- in every sense of the word. Here, you…

The Oxford Grand Assisted Living & Memory Care

3051 North Parkdale Circle
Wichita, KS

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The Oxford Grand Assisted Living & Memory Care is located in a beautiful West Wichita community surrounded by 13 acres of private lakes. Residents can use complimentary transportation to enjoy any of the numerous senior-friendly amenities, including restaurants, shops, parks and entertainment…

ComfortCare Homes, Inc.

7701 E. Kellogg, Suite 490
Wichita, KS

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Personalized Alzheimer's Care in the Comfort of Home. If you have a loved one with Alzheimer's, you already know the options for care are limited. Perhaps your first impulse is to care for them yourself. What to them could be…

Homestead Estates of Wichita

10550 East 21st Street North
Wichita, KS

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Chaucer Estates is the premier retirement community in Wichita because our residents are treated to fine dining, first-class healthcare services and exemplary amenities every day.

Homestead of Crestview

600 N 127th St East
Wichita, KS

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Homestead at Crestview is a warmly inviting Assisted Living right here in Wichita Kansas. We are here to provide the best care possible so that you can enjoy living your life even when you need that extra daily care. Our…

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Premier Living 1

234 S. Anna Street
Wichita, KS

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Welcome to Premier Living 1 When you can no longer care for your loved one at home, we can help. Premier Living by Warden was founded with a passion for caring for elders with the highest level of quality and…

Compassionate Care West

968 North Tyler Road
Wichita, KS

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Situated in Wichita, Compassionate Care West offers seniors a place to receive services and care within an inviting and home-like setting.

KMH (Kansas Masonic Home)

402 S Martinson St
Wichita, KS

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The Towers, an independent living facility at Kansas Masonic Home, provides residents with a variety of apartment sizes and floor plans. The Towers features a grand entrance with a 30' ceiling and stone fireplace. Residents will enjoy the ice cream…

Lakepoint Wichita

1315 North West St.
Wichita, KS

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Homestead of Wichita

12221 W. Maple
Wichita, KS

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Homestead Health Center

2133 S Elizabeth St
Wichita, KS

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Life Care Center of Wichita

622 N EDGEMOOR ST
Wichita, KS

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LakePoint Wichita

1315 N West St
Wichita, KS

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Welcome to LakePoint Wichita! In caring for our seniors, nothing is more important than experienced, compassionate staff. LakePoint Wichita means warmhearted care by competent, dedicated professionals who know each resident and their individual needs. At each stage of your individual…

Covenant Care Senior Living

14422 E Twinlake Dr
Wichita, KS

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Covenant Care Senior Living is located in a quiet neighborhood in the city of Wichita, Kansas. Set along the banks of the Arkansas River, Wichita is the largest city in the state. Seniors can enjoy great historical venues such as…

Via Christi Village Ridge

3636 North Ridge Rd Bldg 400
Wichita, KS

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Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Ridge is located in northwest Wichita, KS, 13 miles from downtown. Surrounded by quiet neighborhoods and abundant green areas, the community offers convenient access to nearby pharmacies and health care options, as well as…

Via Christi Village Mclean

777 N McLean Blvd
Wichita, KS

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Via Christi Village Mclean is located less than four miles from downtown Wichita, Kansas, a city nicknamed the Air Capital of the World, thanks to its influential contributions to the aviation industry. The facility is nestled in a peaceful area…

Wichita Presbyterian Manor

4700 W 13th St N
Wichita, KS

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Refund Plans: 75% of Entrance Fee. Assisted Living and Nursing Care on Fee-For-Service basis. Rental plan also available.

Ascension Living Via Christi Village

3636 N. Ridge Road
Wichita, KS

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As we age, our health needs change. Yet we still want to maintain a high quality of life – one that blends compassionate care with hospitality, dignity and respect. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Via Christi Village. Our assisted…

Via Christi Village

1240 North Broadmoor Street
Wichita, KS

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Advanced Care Home Plus, LLC

5501 Polo Drive
Wichita, KS

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A Home Plus is a facility caring for up to 12 residents needing supervised nursing care and/or personal care to help with limitations in activities of daily living. Advanced Care Home Plus is a privately operated senior living community, licensed…

Twin Lakes Apartments

1915 N Porter St
Wichita, KS

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Twin Lakes Apartments is a luxury apartment complex in Wichita, KS, that's adjacent to a 22-acre stocked lake with walking paths and covered seating. It has a prime location in the North Riverside neighborhood close to numerous options for shopping…

Agape Home Plus

6322 E Peach Tree Lane
Wichita, KS

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Watercrest At Cherry Creek

8200 E Pawnee St
Wichita, KS

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Welcome to Watercrest At Cherry Creek! Cherry Creek is a loving place to spend your years . . . with peace of mind. We have created Watercrest at Cherry Creek with our parents in mind. If additional care is needed,…

Larksfield Place Assisted Living

2828 N Governeour St
Wichita, KS

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Refund Plans: 100% of Deposit; 50% of Deposit (Price: 70% of Deposit); 0% Refund (Price: 50% of Deposit). Assisted Living and Nursing Care on Fee-For-Service basis. Optional LifeCare plan available.

Watercrest at Cherry Creek

8200 E Pawnee
Wichita, KS

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Via Christi Village Wichita

3636 N Ridge Road
Wichita, KS

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Reviews of Wichita Assisted Living Facilities

Brookdale Tallgrass

Review by Jim | Consumer

Brookdale Tallgrass is fully assisted living. There's no independent living. As a result, the front door was locked, which I'm sure it needs to be. They were not expecting me even they I had an appointment. They found somebody to give me a quick tour and she did a very nice job for being kind of put on the spot. The fa...

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Park West Plaza

Review by RB | Consumer

My visit to Park West Plaza was good and positive. It seemed like a nice facility. The young lady who showed us around was very knowledgeable and helpful. They answered our questions and did a good job.

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Park West Plaza

Review by Kay | Consumer

Park West Plaza was beautiful. People were very friendly and nice. The rooms were a lot bigger than I thought they would be. They had a really nice outside area with a pond and lots of trees. They would let you smoke outside. They had a room where they did games and puzzles and had exercise groups.

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Park West Plaza

Review by Susan | Consumer

We were impressed with Park West Plaza, it all seemed new, attractive, and it was very well-organized. The lady that took us around showed us some model rooms. She answered all our questions, and explained anything we brought up. You can buy meals, they had very nice dining rooms, and it looked like a very active commu...

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Park West Plaza

Review by Robyn | Consumer

We went to Park West Plaza. The room we saw was very nice. It was probably our first choice from the ones that we looked at, but they did not have a 2-bedroom available. They were wonderful. They explained everything to us and took us everywhere. They were very professional and familiar at the same time. It was a good ...

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Park West Plaza

Review by Pat | Consumer

My mother-in-law is living in Park West Plaza. We liked the layout of it. We visited with the staff which we appreciated, and it just seemed like a place that she could be involved in. She fell in love with it and said she doesn't want to look anywhere else. My mother-in-law participates in the exercises at 9:30 in the...

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Map of Wichita Assisted Living Facilities

Assisted Living Costs in Wichita

The monthly cost for assisted living is fairly consistent between many Kansas communities. The average rates are comparable in Topeka ($5,300) and Lawrence ($5,265), and they’re only about $200 less in Manhattan, where the price is $5,100. Wichita is the lone exception, with an average assisted living cost of just $4,728. In spite of being lower than these other cities, the rate in Wichita is still over $700 higher than the national average of $4,000 and almost $200 above the state median of $4,556.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas

Care Cost Comparison

Certain factors cause the price variances that exist between available senior care options in Wichita. Largely, they relate to the extent of care required and whether a senior lives at home or in a residential facility. Assisted living communities ($4,728) and nursing homes ($5,475) provide care in residential settings and include room and board. The 24-hour skilled nursing care offered in nursing homes results in a moderate $750 price increase compared to assisted living.

Adult day health services ($1,934) and in-home care services ($4,195) are notably less expensive than assisted living, but neither include room and board. With these two care options, seniors live at home and have to pay their own household operating bills and buy groceries. These expenses aren’t included in the monthly rates paid, which only cover the service hours of care provided.

Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Wichita

Medicaid in Kansas

The Medicaid programs administered by state governments provide vital health care coverage to the most economically vulnerable residents who are often low-income families with young children, expectant mothers, the elderly and adults who are blind or disabled. These essential programs are made possible with joint funding and a regulatory framework provided by the federal government.

In Kansas, Medicaid is known as KanCare and ensures that more than 100,000 eligible blind, disabled and elderly residents receive adequate medical and long-term care. Covered services include:

  • Doctor and specialist visits
  • Inpatient and outpatient hospital care
  • Diagnostic tests and X-rays
  • Emergency treatment
  • Medical transportation
  • Institutional nursing home care
  • Home and community-based care services

Qualifying for KanCare for Long-term Care

Wichita residents can qualify for KanCare coverage for long-term care if they’re:

  • Aged 65 or older
  • Aged 64 or younger and disabled or blind
  • Assessed as needing the level of care normally provided in a nursing home

Residents must also meet the program’s financial guidelines that stipulate:

  • No more than $2,313 in monthly income per individual
  • No more than $2,000 in total countable assets per person whether single or applying with a spouse

Seniors and disabled adults eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income benefits are automatically enrolled in KanCare when they apply to the Social Security Administration and don’t need to file a separate Medicaid application.

The state requires that income from all sources be put toward an applicant’s cost of care except $62 per month that’s reserved for personal needs. A number of assets don’t count toward the limit, including one vehicle, personal belongings, burial plots, life insurance with a value up to $1,500, a primary home worth no more than $585,000 and household furnishings.

Alternate Options to Qualify for Coverage

The Kansas Medicaid program does offer two options that may let over-limit individuals qualify for coverage:

  • Those with excess income may become eligible through the spend-down program. Using this method, applicants can receive six months of KanCare coverage after spending their monthly income above $495 on approved medical- and care-related expenses.
  • Married seniors who are applying solely and exceed the income and asset limits may become eligible after living and resource allowances are deducted for their spouse’s living expenses. These spousal allowances are mandated by federal law and can reduce an applicant’s income by up to $3,160.50 per month and their jointly owned assets by as much as $126,420.

Wichita residents can apply for KanCare coverage online or call (800) 792-4884 to learn more or obtain help with their application.

Frail Elderly Waiver Program

KanCare provides the Frail Elderly waiver program to give residents aged 65 or older an alternative to institutional nursing home care. This program is available to Medicaid-eligible seniors who’ve been assessed as needing a nursing home level of care but able to safely live in the community with waiver-provided support. The FE program doesn’t cover the cost of room and board in an assisted living facility, but it may pay for various provided services, such as:

  • Comprehensive support
  • Help with activities of daily living
  • Assistance with financial management
  • Medication reminders
  • Enhanced care 
  • Wellness monitoring
  • Nurse evaluations
  • Assistive technologies
  • Personal emergency response systems

For more information about the FE program or to apply, Wichita seniors can call the Central Plains Area Agency on Aging at (316) 660-5120.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

Optional State Supplemental Payment

Seniors and disabled adults receiving SSI benefits who live in Medicaid-approved assisted living communities are eligible for an additional $62 monthly cash payment from the Kansas Optional State Supplemental program.

To qualify for these two benefits, Wichita residents must have:

  • $771 or less in monthly income if single or $1,157 if married
  • $2,000 or less in assets as an individual or $3,000 as a couple

To apply for SSI and OSS benefits, Wichita seniors can contact the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213.

Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a top-up benefit program that can help Wichita senior veterans and surviving spouses pay for increased care costs. The Aid and Attendance program is open to those receiving a VA pension that’s not disability related who have a minimum 90-day active service record with at least one day during wartime and were honorably discharged.

Applicants must also have a yearly income of $22,577 or less and meet one of these health care criteria:

  • Vision of 5/200 or less that doesn’t improve with correction
  • Concentric contraction of the visual field to 5 degrees or less
  • Confined to bed because of chronic illness or disability
  • Live in a nursing home due to cognitive or physical incapacity

To learn more about the A&A program or receive assistance completing and filing an application for benefits, Wichita seniors should contact the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs at (785) 296-3976.

Assisted Living Resources in Wichita

Senior Service Organization

Senior Services of Wichita is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to helping city residents aged 55 and older enjoy independent, fulfilled lives. The organization offers a number of resources, including information and outreach services, a senior nutrition program that includes home-delivered meals and a roving pantry, in-home and caregiver support services, and a senior mentorship program.

The organization also operates four busy senior centers across the city that serve over 3,500 members. Each center hosts its own unique mix of social, recreational, cultural, educational and fitness activities. Diverse, life-enriching programs and events are planned with the goal of keeping older residents active and engaged in the community.

Senior Services of Wichita
200 S. Walnut St., Wichita, KS 67213  
(316) 267-0302

Veterans Assistance

Senior veterans can access comprehensive medical services at Wichita’s Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, including primary, secondary and extended care services.

Staff at the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs’ local field office are available to help area veterans and their families file applications and appeals for state and VA benefits and pensions.

Veterans can find shared bonds at either of the city’s active VFW posts.

Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center
5500 E. Kellogg Ave., Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 685-2221

Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office
700 SW. Jackson St., Ste. 1004, Topeka, KS 66603
(785) 296-3976

VFW Post 112
1560 S. Topeka St., Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 265-3255

Wichita Memorial VFW Post 3115
4801 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67209
(316) 942-2281

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