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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Merrick, KS
If your loved one needs memory care in Merrick, A Place for Mom can help. With 13 memory care facilities in Merrick, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Merrick incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Merrick memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Merrick, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Emporia, Admire and Allen.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Emporia, Admire and Allen.
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From day one Emporia Place has provided a safe and caring environment for our loved one. They take time to meet her physical, spiritual and emotional needs. Every time we have expressed a concern...
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.
Emporia Place is a premiere assisted living community located in the quaint town of Emporia, Kansas. Full of small town charm, Emporia is located between the two major metropolitan areas of Topeka and Wichita. Home to Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College, Emporia is a...
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The facility is only a year old and very nice. The staff is very friendly and easy to talk to and helpful. They call me if they need anything or to give me an update. The actual move in of furniture is a bit...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Cedarhurst of Topeka offers assisted living and memory care services, programs and amenities which allow residents to live the life they want to live. With spacious apartments, cozy community lounges, and areas designated for a variety of activities, Cedarhurst of Topeka offers each resident the...
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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...
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.
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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My mother is doing much better here at this community. They are taking very good care of her and her needs. The staff is excellent, they have been very helpful and attentive. There are activities offered for...
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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 Eureka is an assisted living community in beautiful rural Kansas. Residents enjoy being a part of an active, vibrant community with a wealth of social activities and delicious, restaurant-style dining. Vintage Park at Eureka offers supportive assistance when and where it is...
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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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Rolling Hills Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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I moved mom here when I realized she needed more quality care. I appreciated how homey it felt. Staff kept mom clean and got her up every day to sit out with staff and peers. The facility was clean and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
Council Grove Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in beautiful Council Grove, KS. Our community is located in the heartland resting among the stunning Flint Hills, which offer our residents and their visitors amazing sunsets to view, and warm prairie winds from the spring and...
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
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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
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
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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.
Discover the true meaning of "home" at Aldersgate Village, where our faith-based community is built upon shared values of faith, family, and friendship. Established by United Methodist Homes, Inc. in 1979, our legacy of compassionate retirement services dates back to 1904.Nestled on a 168-acre...
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Cost of memory care in Merrick, KS
The average cost of senior living in Merrick is $4,627 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Madison, KS with an average of $3,952 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Merrick, KS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Merrick, KS vs. the state and national average
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Average cost of Memory Care in Merrick over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Merrick
Recent reviews for memory care in Merrick
Homestead of Emporia
5.0
The staff members have been friendly and supportive from the beginning of our experience with Emporia Place. There was thorough explanation of policy and paper work that was involved with my mother's move. Over-all, we are pleased with the care, and the facility itself. My mother has joined ...
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Cedarhurst of Topeka
5.0
We have had a great experience at Cedarhurst of Topeka! Everyone there has been very helpful and has made the move very enjoyable for Mother and us.
Merrick memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrick memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrick, 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 Merrick 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 Merrick 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
38.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.5%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Merrick 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 Merrick Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrick 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 Merrick 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
30.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
16.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrick 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 Merrick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrick 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 Merrick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Homestead of Emporia, Brookside Manor Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing and Cedarhurst of Topeka are the top-rated memory care facilities near Merrick, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 13 memory care facilities near Merrick, Kansas. See the full list.
The 13 memory care facilities near you in Merrick, Kansas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Merrick, Kansas, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Merrick, Kansas, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Merrick, Kansas ranges from $2450 to $7700. The average Memory Care cost in Merrick, Kansas is $4,627. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Merrick, Kansas typically starts at $2450. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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