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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Cherokee County, KS
Assisted living costs in Cherokee County average about $3,689 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 51 communities in Cherokee County. Our detailed directory has 119 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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I have family who have lived at Autumn Place since January 2016, including my mother, father and step-mother. I have found the staff to be exceptionally friendly and helpful at all times. My parents adjusted...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Webwood Assisted Living is a family owned facility conveniently located minutes from I-49, directly across from the Neosho Golf Course. This beautiful "state of the art" facility boasts spectacular sunsets from our 70 foot back patio looking over a picturesque valley, all part of a 15 acre...
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: 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.
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: 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: 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: 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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
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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.
We strive for EXCELLENT customer service and zero deficiency State Surveys. There are 293 'stand alone' assisted livings in Kansas. Our two homes are on a list of 47 homes in the state of Kansas that have received Zero Deficiency surveys for at least three consecutive years. We provide all the...
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Provides: Memory 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.
Our Mission is to foster peace of mind for our residents and their loved ones and to enhance each resident's individuality, promote their dignity and lovingly encourage their independence.At Country Place Memory Care, every effort has been made to ensure that you or your loved one are provided...
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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 assisted living in Cherokee County, KS
The average cost of senior living in Cherokee County is $3,689 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oswego, KS with an average of $2,335 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cherokee County, KS vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cherokee County, KS vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Cherokee County, KS by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cherokee County, KS
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What families are saying about assisted living in Cherokee County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Cherokee County
Oak Pointe of Neosho
5.0
Our experience has been great!
The staff has really made her feel welcome. She really enjoys all of the creative activities they come up with. Especially the outings outside of the center they have an opportunity to do.
Also, if the menu does not appeal for that day, they give the resident ...
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Credo Senior Living in Fort Scott, KS
3.5
We chose Country Place because my parents were both in another Country Place in another location so we knew the company. When speaking to my dads doctor, they also recommended this location for memory care. The staff has turned over so we do not have a good feel for the new staff quite yet, but ...
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Oak Pointe of Carthage
5.0
We picked this community, because of the location, and it's close to my home.. It's a great place. I guess they are all pricey, but I would definitely recommend it. It's about 15 min further away but the cost is much more affordable for whats in the bank.
Cherokee County review score based on 53 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 53 reviews of 51 Cherokee County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Cherokee County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
Cherokee County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Cherokee County assisted living
When assisted living 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 53 reviews of 51 Cherokee County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cherokee County resident and family assisted living 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.Cherokee County, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Cherokee County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherokee County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherokee County, 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 Cherokee County assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Cherokee County 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
49%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.6%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.1%
56.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.6%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.2%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.2%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Cherokee County assisted living
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 Cherokee County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49%
50.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.5%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cherokee County assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cherokee County 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
25.5%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
39.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.9%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Cherokee County assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cherokee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.7%
30.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee County assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Cherokee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.8%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.3%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.1%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.3%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
33.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46%
Dances
Dances
13.7%
28.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
44.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cherokee County
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Kansas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Cherokee County protect seniors.
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