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Assisted living costs in Little River average about $4,037 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in Little River. Our detailed directory has 80 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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What we like the most about Legend of Hutchinson is the staff. The staff is very insured to the residents and we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Legend of Hutchinson is a retreat for many seniors looking for a community to call home. Located in Hutchinson, Kansas, close to Highway 61 and 135 from Salina and I-96 from Wichita, we have resort-style amenities, a full-service dining facility and excellent activities that engage your interests...
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I think Brookdale was a great place for my Dad. The staff is great, but like most places they're understaffed so some things could be improved. I was disappointed in the fact that the monthly payment...
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.
Upscale Kansas Senior LivingIt’s time to upgrade your senior living. And we have just the place. At our upscale senior living community in McPherson, Kansas, you can trade the stress and hassle that comes from living at home for a life full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do...
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This review concerns The Arbors, a memory care assisted living. My aunt has no short term memory. I looked and looked and then contacted A Place for Mom. My advisor, Jeanie Montford, spent a lot of time...
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 Arbors at Waldron Place is an Alzheimer's memory care community located in Hutchinson, Kansas in Reno county. Seniors at the Arbors at Waldron Place experience increased security from the fact their community is located just across the street from Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. This...
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Am in 2 bedroom independent living apartment. Am wheelchair bound. My apartment has both inside and outside access. While my apartment has a kitchen, I take advantage of a meal plan with great food. The...
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.
Your Life. Your Story. Your Home. Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community is a senior living community that began in 1945 and is located in the small town of Buhler, Kansas. A quiet and safe town located just outside of Hutchinson, Buhler is a wonderful place that you would be blessed to call home....
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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.
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 available to the Lyons community. Country Place has maintained a respected reputation as a leader in the assisted living industry. Our residences are...
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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.
Bethany Village (formerly Bethany Home Association) is a vital part of the Smoky Valley, providing quality senior care since 1911. As a non-profit mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Churches of America, our mission has always been to serve our elders with dignity, compassion, and grace....
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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.
Photo of The Arbors at Waldron Place
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.
At The Arbors at Waldron Place in Hutchinson, KS, we embrace each person as a friend and for who they are right now – and embrace their life story to understand the person they were. That life story helps us engage our friends in meaningful ways. We enrich their lives by drawing on strengths and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Little River, KS

The average cost of senior living in Little River is $4,037 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sterling, KS with an average of $4,037 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Little River, KS vs. nearby cities

Little River, KS
$4,037/mo
$4,443/mo
$4,291/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Little River, KS vs. the state and national average

Little River, KS
$4,037/mo
$4,970/mo
U.S. national average
$4,625/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Little River vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,037/mo
$4,037/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Little River, KS by room type

Studio
$4,342/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,100/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,959/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,142/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Little River over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Little River, KS

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Little River.

What families are saying about assisted living in Little River

Recent reviews for assisted living in Little River

Legend of Hutchinson

5.0
The staff went above and beyond to take care of my mom and make her feel at home. She raved about how good the food was and couldn't have asked for a more caring and attentive staff. Communication was excellent and the move in process was smooth.

Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler, KS

4.8
Our move in and initial time at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Center have been good. The personnel are supportive and quick to respond to our needs for maintenance and Healthcare support. The Independent Living Duplex we have is will laid out and clean. I highly recommend SMRC.

Brookdale McPherson

5.0
I would tell others looking into Brookdale McPherson that the staff are very friendly and they answer any questions that I may have. The main reason we chose this facility over others that we looked into at the time was because it was clean, had a very nice outdoor area for residents, and a ...
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Little River assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little River assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little River, 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 River 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 Little River 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
77.8%
52.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Little River 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 Little River 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
66.7%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
44.4%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Little River 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 Little River 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
55.6%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Little River 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 Little River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Little River 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 Little River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Little River

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 Little River protect seniors.

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Legend of Hutchinson, Brookdale McPherson and Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Little River, Kansas. See full list of communities.

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