Assisted Living Facilities in Junction City, KS

The average cost of assisted living in Junction City is $5,070 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,895.

To help you with your search, browse the 21 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Junction City. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Junction City 4.25 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Abilene with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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Junction City offers culture, entertainment and amenities for people of all ages. Over 9 percent of the city's more than 20,000 people are aged 65 or older. For those who require some assistance to live independently, there are two assisted living facilities available in Junction City. These facilities are licensed by the Secretary of Aging and Disability Services as Assisted Living Facilities or Residential Health Care Facilities. One key difference between the two types is that Assisted Living Facilities must offer apartments with kitchens, while units in Residential Care Facilities are not required to have kitchens.

• Climate can be an important factor when a senior is choosing a location for assisted living. Typically, summers in Junction City are hot and humid, while winters are mild. July is the hottest month, with average high temperatures around 91 degrees. January is the coldest month, with average low temperatures near 18. 
  
• Assisted living communities often organize group trips for their residents' enjoyment. Aside from dining and shopping, Junction City has several other points of interest, including the Geary County Historical Museum and the C. L. Hoover Opera House, that may make excellent trips for seniors.
  
• As a group, seniors are at a high risk for health problems caused by polluted air, so they may want to consider a city's air quality. Measured on a scale of one to 100, where 100 is best, Junction City's air gets a grade of 58, which is the same as the U.S. average.
  
• Seniors in Junction City may be able to take advantage of the city's reasonable cost of living, which is 17.5 percent below the U.S. average, to save more toward assisted living costs.
  
• When budgeting for assisted living, it's helpful to know how the area's tax laws affect seniors. One of the advantages of living in Junction City is that the Sunflower State doesn't tax Social Security benefits for seniors making an adjusted gross income of less than $75,000. 
  
• Local and regional public transit is available by bus courtesy of the Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency. Seniors who are aged 60 or older, low-income or disabled can apply for discounted fares. 

Assisted Living costs in Junction City start around $5,070 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 Junction City 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.

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.