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Assisted Living Communities in Olathe, KS
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Olathe, KS below include Assisted Living facility with 1395 reviews. On average in Olathe, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Olathe, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
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Scott
4.0
Review of Heritage Avonlea of Olathe
I thought the director of Heritage Avonlea of Olathe was very knowledgeable. What I didn't like about the facility was that not every room had a bathroom. You have to use a universal bathroom and...
Provider response
Thank You for your kind words about our staff and our activities program. There seems to have been some miscommunication about bathrooms. In fact, every one of our resident rooms has a bathroom...
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Scott
2.0
Review of The Village at Olathe
I was not crazy about The Village at Olathe. The director was kind of short as far as with information. She didn't really elaborate a lot on extra options, and then she told me that they did not...
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Nancy
5.0
Review of The Crestone Senior Living
The Crestone Senior Living looked great. It was very clean. I love the staff. The girl who took me around was wonderful. Their food service was like going to a restaurant. It's very nice. The girl...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Olathe, KS and Nearby Cities
The average price for assisted living in Olathe is just $85 more per month than the national average and only $5 more per month than the Kansas state average. The most expensive city for assisted living in Kansas is Wichita, where the median rate is $840 more than it is in Olathe. There is a similar price difference in Manhattan, where care is $813 more. Lawrence has the most similar rates to Olathe with a difference of just $47, and Topeka has the lowest rate in the state with an average of $4,495.
Olathe
$4,585
Kansas
$4,580
United States
$4,500
Lawrence
$4,538
Manhattan
$5,398
Topeka
$4,495
Wichita
$5,425
Paying for Assisted Living in Olathe
The median price for assisted living in Olathe is $4,585 per month.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Olathe
Seniors who qualify for KanCare, the state's low-income Medicaid program, may qualify for the Frail Elderly Waiver. This program helps pay the many of the costs of assisted living for seniors who would otherwise qualify for placement in a skilled nursing home.
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 Living in Olathe, KS
The only type of senior care less expensive than assisted living in Olathe is adult day health care, which costs $2,852 less. In-home care and home health care, which both have a median rate of $4,957, are just a bit more expensive than assisted living for seniors who need up to 44 hours of care weekly. Nursing home facilities in Olathe are considerably more expensive than assisted living, with a cost difference of $1,879.
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 Olathe was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Kansas City, MO, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Olathe
Olathe 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 Olathe, please visit our Assisted Living in Kansas page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Olathe
Olathe 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.
