Assisted Living Communities in Emporia, Kansas

Assisted Living costs in Emporia start around $5,107 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 Emporia 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.

Tucked midway between Topeka and Wichita, Emporia, Kansas, bears the nickname of Gravel City. This county seat of Lyon County is surrounded by the Flint Hills, which offer seniors who cycle challenging places to ride along with beautiful vistas, 150 species of birds and hundreds of wildflowers to explore. Of Emporia’s nearly 24,800 residents, 12.3% are aged 65 and older.

To accommodate seniors who require help with daily activities such as meals, medication management and housekeeping, Emporia offers two assisted living facilities. The Department for Aging and Disability Services governs ALFs in Emporia and throughout the state of Kansas.

• Seniors find an overall cost of living in Emporia that's about 13% lower than the national average. However, most of that is attributable to the lower cost of housing and transportation. Seniors can expect the price of groceries and healthcare in Emporia to be on par with the U.S. averages.
• Kansas holds the No. 3 slot on Kiplinger’s 2018 list of the 10 least tax-friendly states for retirees. Seniors in Emporia pay taxes on distributions from 401(k) plans, out-of-state pensions and individual retirement accounts. Residents with a federal adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less do not pay state taxes on Social Security benefits, but those with a higher AGI do.
• Seniors and their families may find peace of mind in learning Emporia’s violent crime rate of 13.4 is significantly lower than the U.S. average of 22.7. However, a property crime score of 35.8 puts Emporia in line with the national average of 35.4. Ensuring that any assisted living community under consideration is equipped with state-of-the-art security and monitoring systems can help seniors feel safer in their chosen facility.
• Emporia has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Emporioa Senior Center, which offers a variety of daily games, social events and exercise opportunities.
• With a BestPlaces Comfort Index score of 7.3 out of 10, Emporia offers seniors one of the more appealing climates in the state. July’s summer high averages 90 degrees, which is cooler than most parts of Kansas. January’s average nighttime low is 19 degrees, which is warmer than most places in the state.
• The Emporia area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Newman Regional Health, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

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