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AssistedLiving.org spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Wichita area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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COVID-19 Rules for Assisted Living in Wichita

For assisted living communities, COVID-19 rules and regulations are typically set at the state level. You can view specific rules on our guide to assisted living in KS. These rules change often, and many communities have policies in place that go above and beyond what’s required by the state, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more.

How to Pay for Assisted Living in Wichita

Assisted living facilities in Wichita charge an average of $5,425 per month. This is about $925 higher than the national median of $4,500 and about $835 more than the statewide average of $4,590.

Assisted Living in Wichita vs. Nearby Cities

Wichita has the highest assisted living costs in the state of Kansas. Manhattan has very similar costs, with a monthly average of $5,398. Rates in the two other Kansas cities where data is available, Topeka and Lawrence, are on par with the national average at $4,495 and $4,538 per month, respectively.

  • Wichita: $5,425
  • Kansas: $4,590
  • United States: $4,500
  • Lawrence: $4,538
  • Topeka: $4,495
  • Manhattan: $5,398

Assisted Living vs. Other Types of Care in Wichita, KS

Nursing homes in Wichita cost about $1,100 more than assisted living at $6,524 because they offer a higher level of care and supervision. Seniors who want to receive care in their own homes may benefit from home care or home health care, both of which cost an average of $4,767 per month. Adult day health care is the cheapest senior care option in Wichita at $1,706 per month, but it’s only available during limited hours and doesn’t include room and board.

  • Home Care: $4,767
  • Home Health Care: $4,767
  • Adult Day Health Care: $1,706
  • Assisted Living: $5,425
  • Nursing Home (semiprivate room): $6,524

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Wichita

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Other Ways to Pay for Assisted Living in Wichita

Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Wichita.

Free and Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources for Seniors in Wichita

The following organizations can help seniors find assisted living, resolve issues in long-term care communities and make other important senior living decisions.

Resource Contact Description
Senior Services of Wichita (316) 267-0302 Senior Services of Wichita is a private, nonprofit, non-government organization that provides information and outreach to older adults and families and operates several senior centers throughout the city. Senior Services of Wichita can also help seniors who are waiting to move into an assisted living facility through its Meals on Wheels program and other in-home support services.
Sedgwick County Department of Aging (855) 200-2372 The county’s Department of Aging strives to help seniors in Wichita maintain their independence, including those in assisted living facilities. It does this by offering local transportation, information and assistance and other supportive services. The RSVP Volunteer Program can keep seniors involved with their community.
Kansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman (316) 347-1429 Assisted living residents in Wichita are served by Region 4 of the Kansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. The state and local ombudsmen have many responsibilities, including resolving complaints for residents in assisted living and educating seniors and families about their rights and long-term care options in the community. Ombudsmen also advocate for person-centered approaches to care and general improvements to long-term care at the government level.
Central Plains Area Agency on Aging (855) 200-2372 The Area Agency on Aging for Wichita and the surrounding areas offers case management and options counseling services. Seniors at home while waiting for assisted living may also benefit from home repairs and delivered meals. This AAA also funds private organizations in the community that provide free and low-cost services to older adults.
VA Benefits Office (800) 827-1000 The Wichita Regional Office for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides assistance with veterans benefits, which can be used to pay for assisted living and other senior services. Seniors who are disabled may also be eligible for Aid & Attendance benefits, which can help cover assisted living costs.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Wichita

Assisted Living Communities in Wichita are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined by the state. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.

Laws and regulations for assisted living in Kansas

The Top Assisted Living Communities in the Wichita Area

In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Wichita area, our team of researchers:

  • Sorted through 33 communities using our unique methodology
  • Spent over 30 hours researching assisted living communities in Wichita
  • Read more than 260 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 20 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of Wichita is $5,425, which is higher than the state average of $4,580 and also higher than the national average of $4,500.

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Christina Drumm-Boyd
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)
Christina Drumm-Boyd
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)

Christina is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) who is passionate about seniors and their families. Along with her staff, Christina works hands-on with each client to find the best solutions for the challenges that often come with aging.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Wichita, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 33 communities in the Wichita area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.

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