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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Melrose, KS

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If your loved one needs memory care in Melrose, A Place for Mom can help. With 18 memory care facilities in Melrose, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Melrose incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Melrose memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Melrose, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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My Dad didn't want to go but after 3 weeks he was going to breakfast with friends. The staff was amazing. In three weeks my Dad actually gained weight. They have a chef and the food was exceptional in which...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We do the work so that you can live the life you’ve always wanted.The Wildwood offers services and amenities that make life open and full of opportunity for residents. We bring events to residents. We take care of tidying up. We work with residents and families to make a health plan. We do the...
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My father was not here very long. The staff was very nice and understanding with his needs. They do have activities that are offered. The community is very nice and clean. I would recommend this for good...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
When you visit Oswego Home Place, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments. Our care...
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Our loved one at times is not very happy with the meals but other than that our loved one and our family are really happy with Carl Junction. She loves her apartment, whenever she needs something the staff...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in Melrose, KS

The average cost of senior living in Melrose is $2,764 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chetopa, KS with an average of $2,335 per month.

Memory care costs in Melrose, KS, vs. nearby cities

Melrose, KS
$2,764/mo
$2,335/mo
$3,256/mo

Memory care costs in Melrose, KS, vs. state and national averages

Melrose, KS
$2,764/mo
$4,825/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Melrose, KS, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$2,764/mo

Memory care costs in Melrose, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,675/mo
Studio
$4,097/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,090/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Melrose vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Melrose, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMelrose, KSKansasU.S.
Memory Care$2,764/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$2,764/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$2,764/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Melrose, KS:$2,764/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Melrose, KS:$2,764/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Melrose, KS:$2,764/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Melrose

Recent reviews for memory care in Melrose

Wildwood Senior Living in Joplin, MO

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What I like the most about the community is the communication between the nurse line and the staff as well as their willingness to always help and be there for our family. Our loved one loves the food too! They treat my mom with so much love and kindness.

Melrose memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melrose memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melrose, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Melrose memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Melrose that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Melrose, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.2%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
18.2%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Melrose memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Melrose Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melrose, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
9.1%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melrose memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Melrose partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melrose, KSNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
51%
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Availability of select dining options in Melrose memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Melrose communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melrose, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melrose memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Melrose offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melrose, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Melrose

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Kansas memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Melrose protect seniors.
Learn about Kansas memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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