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Photo of Brookdale Salina Kirwin
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22 Floor plans available
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The biggest negative is availability to transport to doctor appointments. Originally we were told they would transport. Now when I need help transporting they say they don't have full staff to do that.
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.
Exceptional Senior LivingYour senior living years shouldn’t be spent cooped up inside, filled with chores, cleaning, and home maintenance. They should be filled with interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. That’s what you’ll find at our retirement community, which offers...
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33 Floor plans available
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Everyone at Brookdale Fairdale has been so kind and helpful throughout the process of moving. They go above and beyond to be sure everything is taken care of!
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.
Upgrade Your Senior Living LifestyleIt’s time to trade the stress and hassles of living at home for free time and interesting activities to fill it. While you’re at it, you can trade the isolation and worry that often comes from living at home for a full social circle and the comfort knowing that...
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My father resides within this community & I can say firsthand that this place is staffed by wonderful caring people. They have a monthly family night where family members of the residents are invited to a...
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.
Homestead of Abilene is an assisted living community in Abilene, Kansas. Abilene is a historic town a short drive from Wichita and Kansas City. Our town boasts five world-class museums, historic mansions, a vintage train through the Smoky River Hill Valley, a professional theater and a strong...
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Clay Center Presbyterian Manor
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Salina Presbyterian Manor has been such a blessing to my mom. There is no other community I wanted my mom to be in as she was showing signs of dementia and I knew she would decline over the years and would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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I was heartbroken when dad said he decided he wanted to move back home. I loved the place I thought it was perfect for him. He isn't a social person so he chose not to do any of the activities. The staffing...
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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.
If Country Place Senior Living feels like home, it’s purely intentional. We have created a community in the truest sense. We have made every effort to ensure that you are provided with the very finest in supportive health care or Assisted Living. And what truly distinguishes Country Place Senior...
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Eaglecrest allows my mother her independence and privacy, yet the staff are always nearby to assist. Eaglecrest offers opportunities for our family to participate in the activities at the community. All of...
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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Cost of assisted living in Manchester, KS

The average cost of senior living in Manchester is $3,820 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oak Hill, KS with an average of $3,357 per month.

Assisted living costs in Manchester, KS, vs. nearby cities

Manchester, KS
$3,820/mo
$4,798/mo
$3,357/mo

Assisted living costs in Manchester, KS, vs. state and national averages

Manchester, KS
$3,820/mo
$4,931/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Manchester, KS, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,820/mo
$3,820/mo

Assisted living costs in Manchester, KS, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,653/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,125/mo

Senior living costs in Manchester 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: Manchester, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeManchester, KSKansasU.S.
Assisted Living$3,820/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,820/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,528/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Manchester, KS:$3,820/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Manchester, KS:$3,820/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Manchester, KS:$3,528/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Manchester, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Manchester and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Manchester, KS

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Manchester have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Manchester, KS$4,478/mo$6,505/mo-31.2%
Kansas$4,784/mo$4,998/mo-4.3%
National$4,588/mo$4,510/mo+1.7%
Manchester, KS
2024 average cost:$4,478/mo
2023 average cost:$6,505/mo
Percent change:-31.2%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$4,784/mo
2023 average cost:$4,998/mo
Percent change:-4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,588/mo
2023 average cost:$4,510/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Manchester, KS

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Manchester.

What families are saying about assisted living in Manchester

Recent reviews for assisted living in Manchester

Homestead of Abilene

5.0
[Name removed] and all of the staff at Abilene Place were a blessing during mom's final days. We could not have hoped for a better spot for her. We live in Abilene and have visited Abilene Place on Halloween and other holidays and were always impressed. The residents seemed happy and the ...
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Eaglecrest Retirement Community in Salina, KS

1.3
They go above and beyond for their residents and families. A lot of long term employees. Their food and activities are the best in town, hands down.

Brookdale Salina Kirwin

5.0
The staff worked hard to overcome difficulties that they encountered about the time Mom moved in (frozen water pipes, the cook quit, and the maintenance man left). The staff works hard to show respect to the residents and make them feel that this is their home.

Manchester assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Manchester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Manchester, 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 Manchester assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Manchester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Manchester, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Manchester assisted living

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 Manchester Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Manchester, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
52%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Manchester assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Manchester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Manchester, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Manchester assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Manchester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Manchester, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Manchester assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Manchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Manchester, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Manchester

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Manchester protect seniors.
Learn about Kansas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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