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Assisted Living Communities in Overland Park, Kansas

Overland Park, KS, stands as the most populous suburb of Kansas City, MO. The greater metropolitan area welcomes a total of 163 assisted living facilities to give seniors the daily support they...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Looking at other cities in Kansas, seniors in Overland Park see lower monthly costs of $5,475 for assisted living needs, according to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey. While costs in Manhattan ($5,500) provide a similar median, Topeka's monthly rates exceed those in Overland Park by more than $1,000. Local rates in Overland Park also fall well below Wichita's costs of $6,800 and the $7,650 seniors pay in Lawrence.

Overland Park

$5,475

Kansas

$5,850

United States

$5,350

Lawrence

$7,650

Topeka

$6,525

Manhattan

$5,500

Wichita

$6,800

Paying for Assisted Living in Overland Park

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Overland Park

Low-income seniors who qualify for KanCare, the state Medicaid program, may qualify for the Frail Elderly Waiver, which helps pay the costs of assisted living for seniors who would otherwise qualify for placement in a nursing home.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Kansas page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Beyond assisted living, seniors may consider other care types to suit their needs. Adult day care, the least expensive option, offers part-time services for about $2,000 less than assisted living. On the other hand, in-home care and home health have higher monthly rates of $6,673. Rounding out the options, nursing homes deliver more extensive, medically focused services at a higher monthly expense of $6,935 for a semi-private room.

In-Home Care

$6,673

Home Health Care

$6,673

Adult Day Health Care

$3,467

Assisted Living Facility

$5,475

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,935

Note: Since data for Overland Park is unavailable, we used data from the nearest city, Kansas City, MO, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Overland Park

From transportation to help with legal services, there are many free and low-cost resources available to seniors in Overland Park. These organizations and government agencies strive to make retirement more comfortable for seniors living in assisted living communities in the area.

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RideKC Freedom(816) 842-9070RideKC Freedom provides affordable transportation options for disabled individuals and seniors living in the KC metro area. Older adults can receive paratransit and regular transit services through this program to get them around town. Seniors should schedule their ride up to 14 days ahead of time. For most riders, rides are $3 a trip.
Kansas Legal Services(913) 826-2830Johnson County residents who are age 60 and over can get legal help for estate planning, powers of attorney, public benefits, and other non-criminal matters through Kansas Legal Services. The organization has three locations in the county, including the Matt Ross Community Center in Overland Park. These services are available at no cost to eligible seniors.
Kansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman(913) 236-9385The Kansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman program has an office in Overland Park. This program provides advocacy for seniors who live in assisted living communities. The Ombudsman educates seniors about their rights in these communities, provides information to families of residents and investigates complaints about abuse or neglect. The goal of these investigations is to resolve complaints and help seniors live healthy and fulfilling lives in their assisted living community.
Johnson County Area Agency on Aging(913) 715-8800The Johnson County Area Agency on Aging provides services that help seniors maintain dignity and independence. The agency also advocates for local seniors and their families.
Commission on Veterans Affairs Overland Park Field Office(913) 371-5968The Overland Park Field Office of the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs provides a contact point for veterans to learn more about the benefits they earned through their military service, which may include financial benefits, medical care, insurance and retirement benefits.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Overland Park

Overland Park Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Kansas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Kansas page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Ivan

I visited this facility

Review of Trustwell Living of Overland Park

Trustwell Living of Overland Park was clean. It looked like a nice facility with nice bedrooms and a nice community. Everybody was very attentive, very friendly, and very helpful.

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Assisted Living

Ivan

I visited this facility

Review of Chapters Living Town Center

Chapters Living Town Center was overall nice, but not as nice as the other two facilities we visited. We know there are a lot of stains on the carpet, although they mentioned that they were...

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Marilyn

I visited this facility

Review of Chapters Living Town Center

We toured Chapters Living Town Center. Their rooms were one of the largest that we have seen available. They said it is under new management, and so they hopefully were going to be under...

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