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10 Best Nursing Homes in Moonlight, KS

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Moonlight is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 36 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Moonlight, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Moonlight is about $4,421, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 109 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Moonlight, KS

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Moonlight, KS

The average cost of senior living in Moonlight is $4,421 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gypsum, KS with an average of $4,128 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Moonlight, KS, vs. nearby cities

Moonlight, KS
$4,421/mo
$4,358/mo

Nursing homes costs in Moonlight, KS, vs. state and national averages

Moonlight, KS
$4,421/mo
$4,956/mo
U.S. national average
$4,944/mo

Nursing homes costs in Moonlight, KS, vs. other senior living options

$4,421/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,421/mo

Nursing homes costs in Moonlight, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,580/mo
Studio
$4,878/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,292/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,756/mo

Senior living costs in Moonlight vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Moonlight, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMoonlight, KSKansasU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,421/mo$4,956/mo$4,944/mo
Assisted Living$4,421/mo$5,047/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,421/mo$4,956/mo$4,944/mo
Independent Living$2,518/mo$3,844/mo$4,159/mo
Nursing Homes
Moonlight, KS:$4,421/mo
Kansas:$4,956/mo
U.S.:$4,944/mo
Assisted Living
Moonlight, KS:$4,421/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Moonlight, KS:$4,421/mo
Kansas:$4,956/mo
U.S.:$4,944/mo
Independent Living
Moonlight, KS:$2,518/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Moonlight, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Moonlight 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.

Moonlight, KSKS stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Moonlight, KS

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Moonlight 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Moonlight, KS$5,336/mo$5,798/mo-8.0%
Kansas$5,491/mo$5,217/mo+5.2%
National$5,128/mo$4,890/mo+4.9%
Moonlight, KS
2024 average cost:$5,336/mo
2023 average cost:$5,798/mo
Percent change:-8.0%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$5,491/mo
2023 average cost:$5,217/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,128/mo
2023 average cost:$4,890/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Moonlight

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Moonlight

Marion Assisted Living LLC

4.8
We feel good about our parents being in this facility. The staff is very caring and look after them very well. My parents wish their apartment was a little larger - but the apartment is nice. . I gave food a four, but I feel that this is difficult for staff, due to inflation. I do believe they ...
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Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, KS

4.8
It was beautiful, really nice! It was a little more expensive. The food was a three and a half or a four, it left a little to be desired. The people were friendly and it was clean and just beautiful!

Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Manhattan

3.4
For the most part everyone is nice some of the other residents can be quite rude and act like they own the place. I have made a couple of friends that i spend time with. The activities are a lot of fun to join in all the ladies in activities really make the activities fun. I also find the ...
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Moonlight nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Moonlight that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Moonlight, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Moonlight nursing homes

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 Moonlight Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Moonlight, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Moonlight nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Moonlight partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Moonlight, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Moonlight nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Moonlight communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Moonlight, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Moonlight nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Moonlight offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Moonlight, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Junction City, Vintage Park at Wamego and Brookdale Salina Kirwin are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Moonlight, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 36 nursing homes facilities near Moonlight, Kansas. See the full list.

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