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Assisted Living Communities in Wichita, Kansas

Wichita sits in the Great Plains region and offers natural amenities and scenic views in Sedgwick County, where 54 assisted living facilities accommodate seniors with daily care needs. In 2024,...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Based on the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Wichita pay around $6,800 per month for assisted living. This price exceeds the state baseline rate of $5,850 and the national median of $5,350. Fees trend higher in Lawrence, where facilities charge approximately $7,650. However, seniors in Topeka and Manhattan pay more economical rates of about $6,525 and $5,500, respectively.

Wichita

$6,800

Kansas

$5,850

United States

$5,350

Topeka

$6,525

Lawrence

$7,650

Manhattan

$5,500

Paying for Assisted Living in Wichita

Assisted living communities in Wichita charge, on average, $5,425 each month, per the Genworth Cost of Care 2021 Survey. Costs in the area are close to $1,000 higher than the corresponding state and national medians of $4,580 and $4,500, respectively. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Wichita

Kansas seniors with limited income can get help affording assisted living through KanCare, the state’s Medicaid program. Unfortunately, there are no non-Medicaid programs available for assisted living.

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

Assisted living residents in Wichita pay roughly $6,800 per month, which falls about $2,300 below the cost of nursing home care. However, options that don't include housing typically cost less. Agencies set fees near $5,529 for in-home care and home health care, and adult day health care facilities charge around $3,792.

In-Home Care

$5,529

Home Health Care

$5,529

Adult Day Health Care

$3,792

Assisted Living Facility

$6,800

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$9,125

Free Assisted Living Resources in Wichita

Wichita seniors have access to an array of programs and services that can help enhance their quality of life. Government and nonprofit agencies can help seniors locate suitable long-term care, understand their rights when living in a facility and apply for financial assistance programs they may be eligible for. 

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Wichita Senior Centers (316) 267-0302Senior Services of Wichita manages 4 senior centers in the city. In exchange for a yearly membership fee, older adults can attend many social and recreational activities such as pickleball, fitness classes and line dancing. The centers also offer a range of health promotion and educational programs.
RSVP Volunteer Program(855) 200-2372By joining the RSVP Volunteer Program, older adults can help deliver important services to their local community. Volunteers who chose to donate their time and skills benefit from full training and supplemental insurance.
Elder Law Hotline(888) 353-5337This is a statewide helpline for Kansas residents who are aged 60 and older provided by the Kansas Legal Services Organization. Seniors can get free legal advice on a range of civil matters such as advance directives, public benefits and guardianship.
Central Plains Area Agency on Aging(855) 200-2372Local AAA chapters offer assistance and supportive services for seniors in the Wichita area. Older adults can call the agency for help with resources, including options counseling and case management. The AAA also offers health and wellness programs such as A Matter of Balance classes and access to health screening tools.
Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman (316) 347-1429Residents of long-term care settings such as assisted living facilities can get assistance and support from their regional ombudsman, who advocates for the rights of residents and promotes a person-centered approach to senior care. Older adults can log complaints about their facilities and discuss concerns about the quality of care they're receiving.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Wichita

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

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Review of Sedgwick Plaza

I was certainly considering Sedgwick Plaza. We made several visits there. They scheduled a meal with my daughter. We had sets of platters and they were very, very, very nice. It was good food. It's...

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Eugene

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Tallgrass

Brookdale Tallgrass was nice. It was all on one floor, which was good. The only reason why I didn't consider it was primarily because of the bedroom area. I didn't want to downsize to the point...

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Eugene

I visited this facility

Review of Regent Park Assisted Living & Memory Care

The food at Regent Park Assisted Living & Memory Care was great. We had an entree, a side and a vegetable, iced tea, and a dessert. It's very nice. The rooms were very nice and very spacious. I...

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