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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Topeka

Topeka, located in Shawnee County, is the capital city of Kansas. Seniors make up over 15 percent of the population in Topeka and have access to 21 assisted living communities. Assisted living in Kansas is most commonly referred to as adult care homes or residential health care facilities — all of which are regulated by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability. Specific amenities at these facilities vary, but in general, the residents in Topeka's assisted living communities can expect room and board, transportation assistance and help from staff with various activities of daily living (ADLs), including washing, dressing and taking medication.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Topeka

 

  • Topeka's weather is typical of the American prairie, shifting suddenly and without warning over the course of an average day. Daily highs in Topeka average 66 degrees, and they drop to an average low of 31 degrees. Shawnee County gets 36.5 inches of rain and 18 inches of snow every year.
     
  • Shawnee County has generally good air quality as rated by the American Lung Association. Lots of open spaces and frequent stiff winds help keep both the ozone and fine particle pollution in Topeka under control.
     
  • Topeka's cost of living is not overly high by national standards, and it's pretty low even by the reasonable standards of the rest of Kansas. Transportation and health care, for example, are 7 and 4 percent cheaper in Topeka than the national average.
     
  • Topeka citizens pay three different sales taxes on most purchases. The state of Kansas charges the highest rate, 6.5 percent, but both Shawnee County and the city itself charge their own sales duties (1.15 and 1.5 percent, respectively). This adds a combined 9.15 percent to almost every transaction in the city. Kansas also charges a 5.7 percent income tax on its residents, though certain types of retirement income may be exempt. Property taxes vary by location, but they tend to be higher in Topeka than elsewhere in the state.
     
  • Topeka has an unpleasantly high crime rate, especially compared with the rest of Kansas, which is generally safe by national standards. Topeka residents have a 1-in-278 annual risk of being the victim of a violent crime, while there's a 1-in-18 risk of property crimes such as theft or vandalism.
     
  • Topeka Metro Transit operates the buses in much of Shawnee County. This service keeps regular hours, offers discounts to students and seniors and provides transfers on request to other nearby services. The Topeka Metro website offers helpful updates on route and schedule changes, as well as tips on discount travel with other services, such as local taxi companies running promotions.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Topeka

Assisted Living costs in Topeka start around $3,855 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Topeka and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in Kansas

Saint George

$7,850

Lawrence

$4,186

US

$4,000

Ottawa

$3,995

Topeka

$3,855

Atchison

$3,795

Baldwin City

$3,495

Osage City

$3,295

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Topeka

The state does offer some help for seniors and their families who are having a hard time covering the costs of AL. In addition to the federal Medicare program, which covers much of the monthly expense of assisted living, Kansas operates the Senior Care Act program. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Kansas page.

Financial Assistance in Kansas

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Kansas page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Topeka

Topeka and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Topeka, please visit our Assisted Living in Kansas page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Topeka

Topeka-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Kansas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Kansas page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Kansas

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Debbie

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Celebration Villa of Hearthstone East

My dad moved into Celebration Villa of Hearthstone East. It feels more like a home community. They have a refrigerator and a microwave. The staff is very nice. The food is very good. They have...

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Assisted Living

James

I visited this facility

Review of Celebration Villa of Hearthstone East

Celebration Villa of Hearthstone East was a very nice place and very clean. The staff was very attentive. One thing that caught my attention is, that if they saw that you were not escorted by other...

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James

I visited this facility

Review of Legend at Capital Ridge

Legend at Capital Ridge is strictly assisted living and memory care, far more regimented than the other place. They're clean. It's a well-maintained facility, but the vibe leaned more towards the...

Provider response

Thank you for taking the time to visit us James! We take feedback seriously, thank you for sharing your experience.

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