Continuing Care Retirement Communities Communities in Wichita, KS

"I absolutely adore all the events that the community puts on. One of the events I look forward to every year is their Christmas event. they have so many festive trees and it gives me something to do. I rarely visit with my family but this event makes me remember the times we would all go look at Christmas lights. Please continue to provide events like this, it has become something I look forward to every year. The staff really makes the community stand out in my mind. Always friendly. Always have smiles on their faces. Most communities I have visited in the past make me sad but this one really shines. "

"We placed Mother in Via Christi Village. It's working out real well, the staff is good, nice, friendly, and helpful. It's close to home, and it's nice."

"These are 24 hour residential care homes in the city of Wichita. Located very conveniently near the Woodlawn and Central area of town, the four Home Plus facilities house up to 8 residents in each. Care is very personalized. These are the homes that Mom and Dad grew up in and in the neighborhoods that are familiar to them. If you haven't checked out the Home Plus option for long term care, you need to pay attention! It is a great alternative to the traditional nursing home care! It is especially appropriate for folks with Alzheimer's because it is so much more intimate than a nursing home. There are both semi and private rooms at each house. Bedrooms are personalized and comfy. Food is prepared by a professional chef and delivered daily to the homes. 2 LPNs rotate throughout the homes daily and the administrator is a Master level RN! These are some dedicated staff! All care is delivered on site. Big plus, you never should have to move your loved one after admission again! All state regs and statutes apply and the homes are surveyed regularly by the KDOA. Not a lot of activity programming. Some of the homes could use some updating and staffing issues are as present here as in any long term care setting. Highly recommended for quality of care. New home opened recently on West side of town in Garden Plain. "

"I have lived at Prairie Homestead for 14 years and am so grateful for this community. We are both neighbors and family to each other. The dining room is always full of friends and congeniality; there are plenty of well-organized activities; we gather in worship once a week; we have fun outings on our buses; all the staff are conscientious, kind and caring. Prairie Homestead is a great place to enjoy my elder years."

"This senior focused complex is in the busy northeast section of the city. It is a well-crafted garden apartment community that offers secure and convenient independent living for seniors. This is not resort style living, but each apartment is spacious and well maintained. The grounds are kept up and nicely landscaped. I would not recommend for those prone to wander due to the proximity of busy intersection of Woodlawn and 21st St. Rent is on a sliding fee scale. Many of the residents have other services in place. Site coordinator helps with social activity and getting information on programs and services out to the residents. There is often a wait list. Would not recommend for folks requiring heavy care or oversight.. "

"My mom moved to Wichita Presbyterian Manor. I like that one best out of all of the places that I've visited. It was extremely clean, bright, and cheery. It was just a very positive experience every time that I visited. Everybody seemed very happy. Nobody seemed sad, depressed, or anything like that. I'm impressed with it. For the activities, I've only seen a couple of them, and one of them was music. They had somebody that comes in there a couple of times a week, and they do sing-a-long and that sort of thing. The other one was aimed mainly at the women who were having their nails done. It doesn't matter where you're going to put somebody. It's all extremely expensive but if you're comparing it's right there with everybody else as far as memory care costs. I love the staff. They take good care of everyone there and they're always very friendly. You can call them any time of day or night, and they're just right there to answer your questions. I feel very positive about the decision that I made to put mom there. The food is excellent."