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10 Best Nursing Homes in Brainerd, KS

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Brainerd nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Brainerd, KS may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Brainerd or another care type is right for you. Browse 35 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Brainerd.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like College Hill, Bonnie Brae and Forest Hills.
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zipAverageCost: $4,441

Nursing Homes Facilities near Brainerd, KS

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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Brainerd, KS

The average cost of senior living in Brainerd is $4,441 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Burns, KS with an average of $3,594 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Brainerd, KS, vs. nearby cities

Brainerd, KS
$4,441/mo
$4,666/mo

Nursing homes costs in Brainerd, KS, vs. state and national averages

Brainerd, KS
$4,441/mo
$4,825/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Brainerd, KS, vs. other senior living options

$4,438/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,441/mo

Nursing homes costs in Brainerd, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,538/mo
Studio
$5,098/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,490/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,668/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,145/mo

Senior living costs in Brainerd vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Brainerd, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrainerd, KSKansasU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,441/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,729/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,438/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,207/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Brainerd, KS:$4,441/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Brainerd, KS:$4,729/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Brainerd, KS:$4,438/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Brainerd, KS:$3,207/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Brainerd, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Brainerd 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.

Brainerd, KSKS stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Brainerd, KS

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Brainerd 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
Brainerd, KS$6,067/mo$5,315/mo+14.2%
Kansas$5,881/mo$5,673/mo+3.7%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Brainerd, KS
2024 average cost:$6,067/mo
2023 average cost:$5,315/mo
Percent change:+14.2%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$5,881/mo
2023 average cost:$5,673/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Brainerd

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Brainerd

Vintage Park at Waterfront in Wichita, KS

4.9
It's a friendly, well-run place. The food is varied, and it's good quality. It tastes like something you'd get at a restaurant. They clean the rooms weekly. They seem to not be staffed well enough sometimes, so you have to wait a little longer if you need help. I think they have a hard time ...
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Regent Park Assisted Living and Memory Care in Wichita, KS

4.4
The staff are very helpful and courteous. The staff does tend to get just and in a routine of what they need to get done that day but everyone is very helpful overall. The facility is very clean and it is understandable that it might be a little tricky to totally eliminate some smells.

Chisholm Place in Wichita, KS

4.6
We were very pleased with Chisholm Place and would highly recommend it. My mom passed a year ago in [date removed]. Our mom enjoyed the activities, I think especially the ones when they brought in animals to hold. The head chef, I don't remember his name, always looked out for her as she was a ...
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Brainerd nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Brainerd that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Brainerd, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Brainerd nursing homes

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 Brainerd Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Brainerd, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brainerd nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Brainerd partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brainerd, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.7%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.9%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.7%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Brainerd nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Brainerd communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brainerd, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
39.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brainerd nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Brainerd offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brainerd, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sedgwick Plaza, Regent Park Assisted Living and Memory Care and Andover Court are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Brainerd, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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