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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wego Waco, KS

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Wego Waco 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 Wego Waco, KS may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wego Waco, KS

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I think it's a very nice place. I always feel very welcomed there when I visit. Everyone is very friendly. The administrator is a very nice woman and has helped me out immensely. It's always very tidy. ...
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.
Homestead of Derby is a senior care community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Derby, 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. Homestead of Derby offers many services and amenities including...
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We have not been able to visit the community yet due to the restrictions, however they just recently opened back up so we will get to go visit over Easter weekend. Our loved one is very happy at the Glen...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
At Glen Carr House Memory Care in Derby, our memory care houses are intimate, warm environments that focus on the needs of our residents in a uniquely personal fashion. Each suite opens to a great room that includes a cozy fireplace, comfy chairs and a kitchen space where residents will find a...
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What a wonderful community of residents and staff! Prairie Homestead is like living in a neighborhood where everyone knows each other and cares about all the neighbors. I never thought I wanted to leave my...
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.
As one begins to consider retirement years, it may be the Independent or Assisted Living opportunities at Prairie Homestead Senior Living that fits into your plans. Serving the Wichita community since 1965, Prairie Homestead is centered on the motivation and influence of the Christian faith. As...
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The Staff is excellent. They are caring and friendly. I feel like my mother is well taken care of. The activities are okay but I think more thought could be put into them. My mom doesn't like participating...
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.
A Rich and Full RetirementPrepare to discover a rich and full retirement here in our assisted living community in Derby, Kansas. You will love the intimate, single-story building that provides you with endless opportunities to explore new hobbies and make new friends. Because we handle all the...
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They try to make her feel like she is a part of the community and help her out. They could improve on the variety in their diet. Also, we are having some issues with medication. We have some problems with...
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.
Avita Senior Living in Derby is designed to give each resident a sense of home and independence. We are built much more like one's own home where bedrooms are located close to living and dining areas. Our community has 33 private rooms and features 6 floor plans to choose from. Each room has...
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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: 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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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: 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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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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Wego Waco, KS

The average cost of senior living in Wego Waco is $4,898 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Douglass, KS with an average of $4,461 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Wego Waco, KS, vs. nearby cities

Wego Waco, KS
$4,898/mo
$4,871/mo
$4,898/mo

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

Wego Waco, KS
$4,898/mo
$4,825/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,893/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,898/mo

Nursing homes costs in Wego Waco, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,985/mo
Studio
$5,522/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,350/mo

Senior living costs in Wego Waco 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: Wego Waco, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWego Waco, KSKansasU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,898/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,056/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,893/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,670/mo$3,766/mo$4,017/mo
Nursing Homes
Wego Waco, KS:$4,898/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Wego Waco, KS:$5,056/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Wego Waco, KS:$4,893/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wego Waco, KS:$3,670/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Wego Waco, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Wego Waco 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Wego Waco, KS

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Wego Waco 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
Wego Waco, KS$7,636/mo$7,151/mo+6.8%
Kansas$5,219/mo$5,104/mo+2.2%
National$4,816/mo$4,817/mo-0.0%
Wego Waco, KS
2024 average cost:$7,636/mo
2023 average cost:$7,151/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$5,219/mo
2023 average cost:$5,104/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,816/mo
2023 average cost:$4,817/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wego Waco

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wego Waco

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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Dove Estates Senior Living in Goddard, KS

4.7
We chose Dove Estates because we liked the overall atmosphere pf the facility and after walking around during the tour, the residents were all out and about and would come up and say hi to us. Everyone was just very friendly. The apartments themselves are also very nice. The staff were always ...
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Homestead of Derby

4.9
The community is loving, caring, and empathetic towards the residents. I couldn't put my parents in a better place. The community works well with hospice. The food is pretty good for the residents. The portion sizes are good with wide variety. It would be helpful if more salads would be ...
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Wego Waco nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wego Waco nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wego Waco, 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 Wego Waco 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 Wego Waco that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wego Waco, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wego Waco 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 Wego Waco Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wego Waco, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wego Waco 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 Wego Waco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wego Waco, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wego Waco 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 Wego Waco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wego Waco, KSNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wego Waco 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 Wego Waco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wego Waco, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
0.5%
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