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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Critzer, KS

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Assisted living costs in Critzer average about $4,489 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 41 communities in Critzer. Our detailed directory has 171 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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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, 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.
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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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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.
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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.
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Critzer, KS

The average cost of senior living in Critzer is $4,489 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Uniontown, KS with an average of $3,800 per month.

Assisted living costs in Critzer, KS, vs. nearby cities

Critzer, KS
$4,489/mo

Assisted living costs in Critzer, KS, vs. state and national averages

Critzer, KS
$4,489/mo
$5,047/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Critzer, KS, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,489/mo
$4,339/mo

Assisted living costs in Critzer, KS, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,292/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,260/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,075/mo

Senior living costs in Critzer vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Critzer, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCritzer, KSKansasU.S.
Assisted Living$4,489/mo$5,047/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,339/mo$4,957/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,435/mo$3,844/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Critzer, KS:$4,489/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Critzer, KS:$4,339/mo
Kansas:$4,957/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Critzer, KS:$3,435/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Critzer, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Critzer 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Critzer, KS

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Critzer 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Critzer, KS$5,762/mo$4,856/mo+18.7%
Kansas$5,397/mo$4,918/mo+9.7%
National$5,091/mo$4,794/mo+6.2%
Critzer, KS
2024 average cost:$5,762/mo
2023 average cost:$4,856/mo
Percent change:+18.7%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$5,397/mo
2023 average cost:$4,918/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,091/mo
2023 average cost:$4,794/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Critzer, KS

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What families are saying about assisted living in Critzer

Recent reviews for assisted living in Critzer

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.

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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Vintage Park at Paola

4.6
We chose Vintage Park Of Paola because it was close to home. The room sizes here are appropriate for what his needs are at the moment. The only problem we had was we had incident when someone didn't help him with a shower properly and he fell and had to go to urgent care. Overall it has been a ...
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Critzer review score based on 31 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 31 reviews of 35 Critzer assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Critzer 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

Critzer review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Critzer, KS35 facilities
8.5
Mound City, KS42 facilities
8.3
Blue Mound, KS36 facilities

Review subcategories for Critzer 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 31 reviews of 35 Critzer assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Critzer 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.
Critzer, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Critzer assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Critzer assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Critzer, 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 Critzer 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 Critzer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Critzer, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.3%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.6%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.4%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Critzer 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 Critzer Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Critzer, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Critzer 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 Critzer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Critzer, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.4%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Critzer 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 Critzer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Critzer, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
22.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Critzer 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 Critzer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Critzer, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
34.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
5.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Critzer

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Kansas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Critzer protect seniors.
Learn about Kansas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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