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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lenexa, KS for 2024

 

Located in the KC Metro near restaurants, shopping destinations and cultural attractions, Lenexa is a vibrant city for those considering assisted living. This city’s senior community, which makes up 15% of the 59,000 residents, has access to city-sponsored activities and services, making Lenexa a welcoming retirement destination. Several hospitals are located near the city, supporting those with ongoing health needs, and low crime rates provide peace of mind to those who choose local long-term care services.

The Lenexa region is also home to several assisted living facilities, further making the city a practical option for seniors seeking long-term care. These facilities provide housing, meals and housekeeping and maintenance services, and they implement individualized care plans to meet residents’ needs. In addition to receiving services such as help with bathing or personal grooming, residents can participate in a variety of on-site recreational activities, making it easy to maintain an active lifestyle. On average, assisted living facilities in Lenexa charge $4,585 per month for housing and care, which is in line with the Kansas average of $4,580 and the national norm of $4,500.

This guide includes more details on assisted living costs in Lenexa and lists supportive resources for local seniors. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Lenexa

The Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services licenses assisted living facilities in Lenexa and the rest of the state, promoting a high standard of care for all residents. This department publishes information on the rules all facilities in Kansas follow related to housing, staffing and service planning, and it conducts background checks on all prospective staff members.  

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Lenexa

 

  • Seniors in Lenexa can obtain transportation services through two subsidized transportation services, including the RideKC Taxi voucher program and the Johnson County Transit Special Edition. These programs are open to Johnson County residents aged 65 and over and can help qualified individuals attend errands and medical appointments, supplementing what they obtain through assisted living.
  • The number of doctors per capita in Lenexa averages 365 versus the national norm of 210, which may promote access to prompt medical care for seniors. Additionally, numerous hospitals are within easy driving distance, including Overland Park Regional Medical Center and AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, and many assisted living facilities have on-call physicians who provide routine care.
  • On a 100-point cost of living index based on living costs nationwide, Lenexa scores 105.7. While this exceeds the national norm by 5.7%, it’s nearly 23 percentage points higher than the Kansas median and may be a concern for those with limited resources. Fortunately, programs such as the Kansas Frail Elderly Waiver Program are available to qualified seniors and can help cover assisted living expenses.
  • Seniors in Kansas don’t pay state income taxes on their public pension incomes, and those whose annual adjusted gross income is $75,000 or less don’t pay state taxes on their Social Security benefits. This may help some seniors afford assisted living costs in Lenexa.
  • Lenexa scores 12.1 for violent crime on a 100-point crime index, which is well below the national score of 22.7 and indicates that violent offenses are relatively rare in this city. Property crime is a little more common, earning the city a score of 27.1, but this is still modest compared to the national score of 35.4. For seniors who are concerned about crime, moving to assisted living may be an attractive alternative to living alone.
  • Lenexa is one of the cooler places to live in Kansas, with year-round temperatures ranging from 20 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, the city gets about 41 inches of rain and 16 inches of snow. To help residents stay comfortable throughout the year, many assisted living facilities provide individual climate controls in residents’ apartments.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Lenexa

 

In Lenexa, assisted living facilities charge $4,585 per month for care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Seniors in Lenexa pay approximately $4,585 per month for assisted living services, which is in line with the Kansas average of $4,580 and the national norm of $4,500, as well as care costs in other Kansas cities. For example, while rates in Manhattan are about 18% higher than in Lenexa, care costs in Topeka are comparable at $4,495. However, across state lines in nearby cities in Missouri, rates tend to be lower. In St. Joseph, care costs are about $700 less than in Lenexa, and in Joplin, care costs are very competitive at $2,805.

Lenexa

$4,585

Kansas

$4,580

United States

$4,500

Topeka

$4,495

Manhattan

$5,398

St. Joseph, MO

$3,875

Joplin, MO

$2,805

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living facilities in Lenexa charge $4,585 per month for care, which is nearly $400 below the cost of in-home care and home health care. Similarly, assisted living is a budget-friendly alternative to nursing home placement, with seniors in semi private rooms in nursing homes paying $6,464 per month for care. Only adult day health care, which doesn’t include living accommodations, is more affordable than assisted living at $1,733 per month.

In-Home Care

$4,957

Home Health Care

$4,957

Adult Day Health Care

$1,733

Assisted Living Facility

$4,585

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,464

Note: Data for Lenexa was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Kansas City, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lenexa

Qualified Lenexa Medicaid recipients receive financial assistance for assisted living communities from the Frail Elderly Waiver program. This benefit-rich program also helps seniors receive free or reduced-cost financial management services, assistive technology and personal care services. 

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 Lenexa

Lenexa 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 Lenexa, please visit our Assisted Living in Kansas page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Lenexa

 

Lenexa 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.

Laws and Regulations in Kansas

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Review of Garden Villas of Lenexa

Our tour at the Garden Villas of Lenexa was fine. The man who gave the tour did a very good job and was very helpful in understanding the situation, and gave us lots of good information. We looked...

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Review of Sunrise of Lenexa

We went to Sunrise of Lenexa. It's very attractive, very clean, and it just seems like, it would be a good place. Unfortunately for us, they didn't have a one-bedroom available, they only had a...

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Max

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Review of Garden Villas of Lenexa

I put a deposit down on Garden Villas of Lenexa. It was a welcoming environment. The representative presented the facility and all the amenities. The apartment that we chose has a door that would...

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