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Memory care in Little Kaw offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Little Kaw is about $5,162 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 11 communities, read 243 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Welcome to Shawnee Hills Senior Living, a new concept in senior living in Shawnee, Kansas. The Community is conveniently located off of West 63rd Street and Maurer Road with direct access to Highway 435 and Shawnee Mission Parkway. Shawnee Hills is located directly north of the Shawnee Station...
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I would recommend the facility and encourage family to get to know the staff. It took some adjustment but they were supportive of not only my loved one, but also me as I dealt with her decline and loss. I...
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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Overall great place. Nursing care and organization is not the greatest and they seem to struggle with the food and cooks area but overall good. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend them to...
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.
The Piper is a newly opened assisted living and memory care community in Kansas City, KS, conveniently located near The Legends. Our company philosophy is to design homes where seniors continue to learn, grow, create, and enjoy companionship with those of all ages. We create households that are...
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The staff is all wonderful and have been great as I live out of state. Always receptive and helpful when I call. Food seems to be an issue according to my mom in regards to variety. Yet, trying to please all...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Lenexa the most desired in the...
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Overall it was very good experience and I liked most of the people that were there because they seem to care. If I had not moved away I would consider this for my own independent living and rehab place.
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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My loved one is a resident at Delaware Highlands. The paperwork process is nearly impossible, everything else was great and easy. The staff seems to be great.
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.
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living is focused on providing assisted living services for the low to moderate income senior adult. Delaware Highlands offers a warm home-like setting for all our residents. We provide affordable assisted living in a compassionate, caring manner so that senior adults...
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We moved her to Homestead during that time when we saw what she needed. We were very pleased with Homestead also because it was nearer my residence. I was able to see her everyday. Homestead was a smaller...
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.
Homestead of Shawnee is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Shawnee, KS.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require 24-hour care. Homestead of Shawnee offers many services and amenities...
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The community has had a good covid plan and we are able to visit through her window. I would definitely recommend this community to others. I feel the community is completely transparent and does a great...
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.
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 now available to the Basehor community. Country Place has maintained a respected reputation as a leader in the assisted living industry. Our...
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I can't say enough about the therapy and nursing care my mother got while at the resort. The therapists are wonderful and the nursing care she got was outstanding. Everyone treated her with respect and...
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 Healthcare Resort of Kansas City is a new, upscale assisted living community located in Kansas City, KS. Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is home to over 146,000 people. Kansas City is a bustling and busy city with restaurants, sports events and shopping. Residents can enjoy...
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Crestone is very new and they are still trying to fill out their staff and complete construction. They are doing well moving forward even with the challenges of opening a new facility. When they are fully...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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There was frequent turnover of staff, but I think that's common. The place changed ownership, and everything changed, including plan for increase in rent. I found Mom's bathroom pretty dirty a few times,...
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.
Privately owned and operated Home Plus Assisted Living and Memory Care in the Shawnee area of Johnson County. We are a smaller community compared to others, but our biggest feature is our community provides the one on one direct personal support, while receiving quality care. Whether it is a long...
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The staff provided many activities for my wife where other places did not. She made several friends during her short time at Brookdale. I can’t thank the staff enough for the care my wife received. She was...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 Warm and Welcoming CommunityWe know how difficult it is to care for a loved one dealing with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. We also understand how challenging it can feel to transition their care to someone else. But after you visit our memory care community in Overland Park, Kansas,...
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Cost of memory care in Little Kaw, KS

The average cost of senior living in Little Kaw is $5,162 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Linwood, KS with an average of $4,837 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Little Kaw, KS vs. nearby cities

Little Kaw, KS
$5,162/mo
$5,312/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Little Kaw, KS vs. the state and national average

Little Kaw, KS
$5,162/mo
$4,829/mo
U.S. national average
$4,839/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Little Kaw vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,162/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Little Kaw, KS by room type

Semi-Private
$4,532/mo
Studio
$4,602/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,773/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,339/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Little Kaw over time

Little Kaw, KSKS stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Little Kaw

Recent reviews for memory care in Little Kaw

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.

Benton House of Tiffany Springs in Kansas City, MO

5.0
While looking for a facility for my Mother, I wanted something close to my home. My mom is very well taken care of by the staff and they are always very helpful. For activities, they have things like Zumba, carolers come in, church services, and they even have people who bring their dogs in. ...
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Glenwood Village of Overland Park

5.0
I am very happy with Glenwood Village. What stuck out to us was the price, activities offered, and I felt the apartment available provided a lot of space for her. I have eaten here and the food was better at the beginning before covid, they do have a lot of variety of choices though for ...
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Little Kaw review score based on 70 family reviews

7.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 70 reviews of 11 Little Kaw memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Little Kaw review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Little Kaw review score compared against nearby cities

7.0
Little Kaw, KS11 facilities
7.3
Bonner Springs, KS12 facilities
7.8
De Soto, KS7 facilities

Review subcategories for Little Kaw memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 70 reviews of 11 Little Kaw memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Little Kaw resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Little Kaw, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.0
Activities
3.7
3.9
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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Little Kaw memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little Kaw memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little Kaw, 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 Little Kaw memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Little Kaw that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Little Kaw, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
81.8%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.6%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90.9%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Little Kaw memory care

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 Little Kaw Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Little Kaw, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Little Kaw memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Little Kaw partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Little Kaw, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.5%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
49.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Little Kaw memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Little Kaw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Little Kaw, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
39.5%
Room service
Room service
63.6%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
22.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Little Kaw memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Little Kaw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Little Kaw, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
81.8%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.8%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
72.7%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
81.8%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
81.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
54.5%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
81.8%
46.1%
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There are 11 memory care facilities near Little Kaw, Kansas. See the full list.

The 11 memory care facilities near you in Little Kaw, Kansas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Little Kaw, Kansas, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Little Kaw, Kansas, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Little Kaw, Kansas ranges from $795 to $33925. The average Memory Care cost in Little Kaw, Kansas is $5,162. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Little Kaw, Kansas typically starts at $795. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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