Assisted Living Communities in Chanute, Kansas

Assisted Living costs in Chanute start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Chanute and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

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

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Kansas page.

Named after railroad engineer and aviation pioneer Octave Chanute, the city of Chanute is located in Neosho County, Kansas. Of its more than 9,000 residents, roughly 20% are aged 65 and older and may need help with daily living tasks.

In Chanute, and across all of Kansas, communities that provide this type of care are referred to as adult care homes (ACHs). Both assisted living facilities (ALFs) and residential health care facilities are classified as ACHs, and are licensed and governed by the Secretary of Aging and Disability Services. There are currently two facilities available locally that provide these services.

• The overall cost of living in Chanute is lower than both statewide and national averages, which may make it a good choice for seniors on a tight budget. It receives an index rating of 71, compared to the averages of 91 across Kansas and 100 on a national scale.
  
• While violent crime rates are similar to statewide and national rates, the rate of property crime in Chanute is significantly higher. Out of 100, with 100 representing high crime, the city scores 51.4, compared to 35.4 nationally, something seniors may want to consider.
  
• Winters in Chanute are quite mild; however, the hot and muggy summer weather may be uncomfortable for some seniors.
  
• Chanute has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospitals located in Parsons and Neodesha.
  
• To help seniors navigate the city, SEK-CAP offers general transportation services to residents of Southeast Kansas, across Crawford, Montgomery and Neosho County. While there is a requested donation, service is never denied for lack of payment.
  
• Chanute has an array of community resources for seniors, including Kansas Area Agency on Aging, an organization that not only provides tools and information, a nutrition program and a Silver Haired legislature comprised entirely of adults aged 60 and up who advocate specifically for Kansas' aging population, as well as a senior center.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.