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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wathena, KS
Wathena 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 16 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Wathena, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Wathena is about $3,774, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 39 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Oak Mills, Port Williams and Sadler.
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There is no one else I trust to take care of my grandma!!! They are so attentive and kind toward her and all the other folks I see there. Such a great atmosphere. I was worried at first but seeing how 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.
Settle into a beautiful country setting at Vintage Gardens while enjoying modern amenities and desired services in St. Joseph, Missouri. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community provides several floor plans with a range of conveniences such as full-sized kitchenettes and walk-in closets....
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8.0
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You always wonder if the price is too cheap and not a good place but this place has the BEST staff and at an inexpensive price and no add-ons. Lots of communication. What you would expect form the most...
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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The food is fantastic and everyone is so nice and welcoming at this facility. The staff is very flexible and helpful. We're very happy at Benedictine Living Community St Joseph. My loved one loves the food!
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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From what I am told my mom really likes the community. She seems to be enjoying herself and participating in social events. She says the food is very good and she enjoys it. My mom or my sister have not...
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, 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
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: 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.
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
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: 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.
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.
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 Wathena, KS
The average cost of senior living in Wathena is $3,774 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Reserve, KS with an average of $3,501 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wathena, KS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wathena vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wathena
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wathena
Vintage Park at Atchison
5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
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Vintage Gardens in Saint Joseph, MO
5.0
We are so happy we found Vintage Greens!
This facility is for residents that can do most care for themselves, staff available to help as needed. Staff does laundry and housekeeping will administered medicine, help residents as needed.
Nice large rooms with very large closet along with microwave, ...
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Wathena nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wathena nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wathena, 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 Wathena 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 Wathena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wathena, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.9%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
15.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wathena 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 Wathena Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wathena, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
15.4%
3.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
7.7%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wathena 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 Wathena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wathena, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
1.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wathena 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 Wathena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wathena, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Wathena 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 Wathena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wathena, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
7.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vintage Gardens, Benedictine Living Community St Joseph and Vintage Park at Atchison are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wathena, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 16 nursing homes facilities near Wathena, Kansas. See the full list.
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