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Patient care is excellent. The staff and on-site management are very personal and caring for the residents and family members. There are many types of activities and entertainment offered to the residents....
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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.
What a bustling little community you will find this to be. Their doors are always welcome to anyone who wishes to stop by for a visit. They host an annual garage sale, car show, Easter egg hunt, and many dinners and parties throughout the year. With all this going on, Jodi Smith, Director even...
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The staff is very helpful and friendly. They try to have a variety of activities. The room size is ok. A little on the smallish side but doable. I would recommend The Vintage Park in Ottawa.
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.
Vintage Park at Ottawa is a family focused ASSISTED LIVING community in the town of Ottawa, Kansas. Ottawa is a historical midwestern town with a plethora of cultural and recreational activities including antique stores, live theater, museums, lakes for fishing, farms, camps, cultural centers,...
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Things are going okay here.
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.
Where quality is expressed through our care. Mission Statement - Deaconess Long Term Care is devoted to meeting the needs of those individuals entrusted to our care. We foster a nurturing environment where residents, families, and employees are treated with dignity, respect and compassion. We...
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Comfort Care Homes of Ottawa, Ottawa, KS has a great staff that has gotten to know not only my mother but myself as well. The staff is caring and lets the families know when they come to visit what is on...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
ComfortCare Homes of Ottawa is a residential care home located in the peaceful city of Ottawa, Kansas, a quiet suburb in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Our inviting community is situated on an inviting, tree-lined residential street near Rock Creek and Ottawa University, providing easy access...
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Melvern, KS

The average cost of senior living in Melvern is $5,015 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lyndon, KS with an average of $5,015 per month.

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

Melvern, KS
$5,015/mo
$5,773/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,015/mo
$7,300/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,085/mo
Studio
$4,546/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,175/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,196/mo

Senior living costs in Melvern 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: Melvern, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMelvern, KSKansasU.S.
Assisted Living$5,015/mo$5,773/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,300/mo$7,205/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,908/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Melvern, KS:$5,015/mo
Kansas:$5,773/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Melvern, KS:$7,300/mo
Kansas:$7,205/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Melvern, KS:unavailable
Kansas:$2,908/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Melvern, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Melvern 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 Melvern, KS

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Melvern 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Melvern, KS$5,398/mo$5,250/mo+2.8%
Kansas$5,392/mo$5,347/mo+0.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Melvern, KS
2024 average cost:$5,398/mo
2023 average cost:$5,250/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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2024 average cost:$5,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,347/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
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2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Melvern, KS

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What families are saying about assisted living in Melvern

Recent reviews for assisted living in Melvern

Vintage Park at Osage City

5.0
This is a very nice community, and my mother is doing very well since her move here. She is getting better each day. They have a great staff at this community. They have been easy to work with, and very kind. I'am pleased with her move to this community. I know she is safe, and in good hands. A ...
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Vintage Park at Ottawa

4.4
We are very happy about the care my parents receive from all who work at Vintage park Ottawa. I have no complaints from the staff that work there. They are always pleasant , caring and informative when we have questions. My only concern or comment is that I wish they had more activities/outings ...
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Melvern review score based on 459 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 459 reviews of 13 Melvern assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Melvern review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Melvern review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Melvern, KS13 facilities
8.5
Topeka, KS0 facilities
9.3
Ottawa, KS0 facilities

Review subcategories for Melvern assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 459 reviews of 13 Melvern assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Melvern resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Melvern, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.3
Staff
4.5
4.6
Meals & dining
4.2
4.2
Activities
4.5
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
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Melvern assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melvern assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melvern, 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 Melvern 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 Melvern that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
37.9%
45.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.5%
29.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
93.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.3%
49.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.4%
26.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.6%
41.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.6%
45.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Melvern 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 Melvern Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melvern, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.7%
44.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.6%
28.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.4%
35.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.1%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melvern 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 Melvern partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.6%
23.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.7%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.7%
32.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.2%
31.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.9%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Melvern 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 Melvern communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17%
27.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.1%
36.8%
Room service
Room service
22.6%
32%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.7%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melvern 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 Melvern offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melvern, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.6%
40.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.4%
26.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26%
26.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34%
43%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.3%
42.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.8%
45.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.4%
35.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.3%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.2%
33%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.2%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39.2%
40.7%
Dances
Dances
17%
26.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.6%
21.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.1%
39.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Melvern

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 Melvern protect seniors.
Learn about Kansas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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