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Assisted Living Communities in Great Bend, KS
Great Bend sits in the Great Bend Sand Prairie region of the Great Plains and serves as the...
seat of Barton County. This region serves seniors through assisted living communities, including facilities within the city proper, offering high access to residential support. Residential care costs in Great Bend run high compared to state and national medians, with seniors paying about $6,800 per month in 2024.
Based on consumer insights, we find an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars stars among assisted living facilities in Great Bend. See the 7 reviews reviews in the directory below for more information.
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Mildred
5.0
Review of Brookdale Great Bend
Brookdale Great Bend was a very nice and very clean place. The rooms were very nice, and the people in there were very pleasant. The nurses were very nice and pleasant to speak with. They just had...
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Mildred
4.0
Review of Medicalodges Great Bend
My mother moved into Medicalodges Great Bend. They take good care of her. She likes the staff, so they must be fairly nice to her. They will call me once in a while to see how things are going. The...
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Linda
5.0
Review of Aster Estates - a Home Plus Facility
My mother was at Aster Estates - a Home Plus Facility. It was the most wonderful place ever. It's a small independently owned facility. There are nine residents there. The director lives onsite....
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Seniors anticipate monthly assisted living costs of around $6,800 in Great Bend, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This rate tracks about $1,000 above the statewide median. Local norms run hundreds of dollars higher than fees in Manhattan and Topeka, where facilities charge approximately $5,500 and $6,525, respectively. However, seniors in Lawrence pay about $850 more.
Great Bend
$6,800
Kansas
$5,850
United States
$5,350
Topeka
$6,525
Lawrence
$7,650
Manhattan
$5,500
Paying for Assisted Living in Great Bend
According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Great Bend is $5,425. However, the final price varies based on location, amenities, services and housing options.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Great Bend
KanCare offers a waiver for eligible seniors, called the Frail Elderly Waiver Program, which pays for personal care services in an assisted living facility. Families of seniors receiving the waiver can supplement services that the waiver does not cover, such as room and board.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Kansas page.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Great Bend’s assisted living facilities set monthly baseline fees near $6,800. Seniors who opt for private attendance pay around $5,529 for in-home care and home health care, and adult day health care facilities charge approximately $3,792. On the other hand, nursing home rates trend higher at about $9,125 for shared rooms.
In-Home Care
$5,529
Home Health Care
$5,529
Adult Day Health Care
$3,792
Assisted Living Facility
$6,800
Nursing Home Facility
$9,125
Note: Since data for Great Bend is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Wichita, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Great Bend
Local and statewide entities provide free senior services to residents of assisted living facilities in Great Bend. These government or nonprofit organizations offer various types of assistance to older adults, including estate planning, elder law assistance, wellness programs and other eldercare services.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging | (800) 742-9531 | SWKAAA serves 28 counties, including Barton County. It offers various services to older adults to help them live safer, more independent lives. Services include case management, information and assistance, options counseling, legal services and health insurance assistance for seniors aged 55 or older. It also acts as the Aging and Disability Resource Center for the area. |
| The Kansas Aging & Disability Community Services and Programs (A&D CSP) Commission | (800) 432-3535 | The Kansas A&D CSP Commission manages community-based supports and services for elderly persons or persons with disabilities. It coordinates services through Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) and administers programs for the aging population through state and federal contracts and grants. The Commission is responsible for the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). It also works with nursing facilities to identify residents wanting to return to living in a community setting, such as in a private home, assisted living or other adult care residence. |
| Kansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (877) 662-8362 | The Kansas LTC Ombudsman advocates for residents' rights in long-term facilities like assisted living and nursing homes. Trained ombudsmen protect residents’ quality of life and care while helping them resolve any issues they have with their care at the assisted living facility. They also provide information and support and educate residents on their rights. |
| Kansas Legal Services | (888) 353-5337 | Older Kansas residents aged 60 and above may call the Elder Law Hotline for free legal assistance with civil matters through Kansas Legal Services. These services are available statewide and intended for residents of low or moderate incomes. Elder law issues include estate planning, living wills and guardianships, among others. |
| Great Bend Senior Center | (620) 792-3906 | The Great Bend Senior Center provides numerous senior services, including congregate meals, public transportation services and educational programs. It also provides a place to socialize with peers and remain active and engaged. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Great Bend
Great Bend Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Kansas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Kansas page for more information about these laws.
