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10 Best Nursing Homes in Plains, KS
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Plains 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 Plains, 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 Plains or another care type is right for you. Browse 15 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Plains.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sublette, Copeland and Montezuma.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Sublette, Copeland and Montezuma.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Plains, KS
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3 reviews
It's nice location and the staff is very friendly and patient with my father. I would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Fantastic Care for Fantastic Kansas SeniorsFor Kansas seniors looking for a more relaxed lifestyle, we are an assisted living community located in beautiful Liberal, Kansas. Our community is set on four acres of perfectly manicured grounds with walking paths and outdoor areas for our residents to...
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Overall, I think Mom had pretty good care. I think if your family member is independent, the care is much better. The more independent they are, the better the care is. I would say about 75% of the staff...
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.
A Great Place to Build Your Best LifeFor Kansas seniors who are looking for a relaxed senior living lifestyle with fewer worries, more options for day-to-day living, in a community that feels just like home sweet home, you’ve found the right place!We are a high-quality assisted living community...
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
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.
Western Prairie Senior Living is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living and skilled nursing in Ulysses, KS.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require 24-hour care. Western Prairie offers many...
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Cost of nursing homes in Plains, KS
The average cost of senior living in Plains is $4,514 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hugoton, KS with an average of $3,211 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Plains, KS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Plains vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Plains
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Plains
Brookdale Liberal Springs
4.0
The Brookdale Liberal Springs is a good community because their staff is great. They are open to suggestions and really try to accommodate to all of my father's needs. The place is kept clean and is maintained very well. I haven't tried any of the food, but my sister has had lunch there and ...
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Brookdale Dodge City
5.0
Everything is going just fine for my loved one at Brookdale! The facility is well maintained and the staff are sure to cater to my loved one's needs. The meals seem to be very good, and my loved one gets the opportunity to participate in activities. This is a nice facility!
Plains nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Plains nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Plains, 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 Plains 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 Plains that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Plains, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Plains 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 Plains Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Plains, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Plains 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 Plains partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Plains, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Plains 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 Plains communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Plains, KSNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Plains 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 Plains offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Plains, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.4%
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Brookdale Liberal Springs, Brookdale Dodge City and Good Samaritan Society - Liberal are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Plains, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 15 nursing homes facilities near Plains, Kansas. See the full list.
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