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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wakarusa, KS

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Memory care in Wakarusa 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 Wakarusa is about $4,803 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 9 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Lawrence, Topeka and Dover.

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Photo of Aldersgate Village Life Plan Community
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They did an excellent job, the place is fantastic. For the time mom was there, the faculty and staff did a great job. Getting her checked in and set up initially was easy and went very smoothly. She just...
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.
Discover the true meaning of "home" at Aldersgate Village, where our faith-based community is built upon shared values of faith, family, and friendship. Established by United Methodist Homes, Inc. in 1979, our legacy of compassionate retirement services dates back to 1904.Nestled on a 168-acre...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
McCrite Plaza Topeka is a family-owned and operated senior living community that opened in 1975. We offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation, long-term care, as well as other healthcare services offered by trained professionals. Our community...
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Oak Creek Senior Living Center is a small and warm living environment where the nurse and staff are caring and compassionate, and the residents are welcoming and friendly. They have all service levels 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.
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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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Cost of memory care in Wakarusa, KS

The average cost of senior living in Wakarusa is $4,803 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scranton, KS with an average of $4,489 per month.

Memory care costs in Wakarusa, KS, vs. nearby cities

Wakarusa, KS
$4,803/mo
$4,563/mo

Memory care costs in Wakarusa, KS, vs. state and national averages

Wakarusa, KS
$4,803/mo
$5,042/mo
U.S. national average
$5,052/mo

Memory care costs in Wakarusa, KS, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,803/mo

Memory care costs in Wakarusa, KS, by floor plan type

Studio
$6,600/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,192/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,284/mo

Senior living costs in Wakarusa 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: Wakarusa, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWakarusa, KSKansasU.S.
Memory Care$4,803/mo$5,042/mo$5,052/mo
Assisted Living$4,936/mo$5,773/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,910/mo$2,908/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Wakarusa, KS:$4,803/mo
Kansas:$5,042/mo
U.S.:$5,052/mo
Assisted Living
Wakarusa, KS:$4,936/mo
Kansas:$5,773/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Wakarusa, KS:$3,910/mo
Kansas:$2,908/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Wakarusa

Recent reviews for memory care in Wakarusa

Lexington Park in Topeka, KS

4.0
I was very impressed with our experience at Lexington Park, it's a very nice place for independent senior living! It's a nice looking place, the people are all very friendly, and the apartments are a very nice size for the price! I would highly recommend them!

Celebration Villa of Hearthstone in Topeka, KS

3.8
The staff at Celebration Villa of Hearthstone is good. However, they have the same problem as all of the other businesses, finding and keeping good workers. The housekeeping is good and they keep up with the laundry good. I've eaten every lunch there with my loved one for the last 4 months and ...
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The Windsor of Lawrence

4.4
The facility meets our requests and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The only concern we are having is communication between medical staff and Hospice.

Wakarusa memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakarusa memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakarusa, 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 Wakarusa 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 Wakarusa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wakarusa, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
47.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wakarusa 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 Wakarusa Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wakarusa, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
72%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
45.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
67.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wakarusa 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 Wakarusa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wakarusa, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
22.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakarusa 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 Wakarusa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wakarusa, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
40%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wakarusa 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 Wakarusa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wakarusa, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
33%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
53%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
50.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
59.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
22.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46%
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State regulations for memory care in Wakarusa

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. 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 memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Wakarusa protect seniors.
Learn about Kansas memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Aldersgate Village Life Plan Community, Heritage Groves Estates and Oak Creek Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wakarusa, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Wakarusa, Kansas. See the full list.
The 6 memory care facilities near you in Wakarusa, Kansas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wakarusa, 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 Wakarusa, 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 Wakarusa, Kansas ranges from $795 to $8945. The average Memory Care cost in Wakarusa, Kansas is $4,803. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wakarusa, 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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