Fort Scott Presbyterian Village
2401 South Horton, Fort Scott, KS, 66701
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2401 South Horton, Fort Scott, KS, 66701
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Osawatomie
$4,170
US
$4,000
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$2,800
Assisted Living costs in Fort Scott start around $0 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 Fort Scott 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.
Through the state's KanCare Medicaid waiver programs, seniors in Fort Scott have access to financial aid to help cover the cost of services in an ALF, and sometimes the entire cost of living. Seniors can also take advantage of the state's Frail Elderly (FE) waiver program to further offset assisted living costs.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Kansas page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Kansas page.
Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott, please visit our Assisted Living in Kansas page.
Just an hour from Kansas City, Fort Scott offers a relaxing atmosphere in a historical setting. Of its nearly 7,800 residents, around 19% are aged 65 and older, and some may require help with basic daily tasks.
Throughout Kansas, seniors can access these support services at an adult care home (ACH), which are licensed and governed by the Secretary of Aging and Disability Services and include both assisted living facilities (ALFs) and residential health care facilities. There are two ACHs for seniors to choose from in Fort Scott.
Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.
Fort Scott-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.