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Park West Plaza

Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care

25 Reviews
505 North Maize Road, Wichita, KS 67212
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Assisted Living Reviews for Park West Plaza

December 06, 2019

By Karen dw

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Parkwest has been a blessing to our family. We found out about Parkwest thru "A place for mom". Misty was awesome! She went above and beyond to help us. Heather, and all the other staff have been great. Good food, clean facility, compassionate care! Thanks so much!!

Provider Response

Thank you, Karen, for this great review! We are glad to hear your loved one is enjoying their new home. Thank you for the privilege of serving you and your family.

September 21, 2018

By Kathy

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My father is at Park West Plaza nursing home, and it’s terrible. The cost is too much, the food is no good, and they don’t have enough people to take care of the residents. They don’t take good care of the facility, they don’t fix things up, and all they care about is money.

Provider Response

Hi Kathy, we appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention. Your descriptions do not fit our standards for care so we will be looking into this and evaluating where we need to be making adjustments.

September 21, 2018

By Janet

I visited this facility

Park West Plaza had really impeccable grounds; there's a really pretty pond and a walking trail all the way around it. It's coveniently located close to the grocery store and Walgreens, but it was much more expensive than the other community we saw, that's why we didn't choose them. The rooms were very nice and spacious, and the surroundings are was very scenic. I don't believe that the pricing already includes the phone line, so you'd have to pay for that separately. It was just a beautiful setting. I can't over state that enough.

Provider Response

Hi Janet! We are pleased to hear that you found our community to be both beautiful and conveniently located. We appreciate your feedback. Thank you for your review of Park West Plaza!

November 06, 2017

By Frank

I visited this facility

Park West Plaza was very good. The room was spacious and comfortable. The dining area was good, and the social area, which had a TV, looked comfortable. One area was for listening to music. The people there seemed very content.

March 30, 2017

By Jeff W748872

I visited this facility

I had an excellent tour of Park West Plaza. The people were very helpful, and they allowed me to spend as much time as I wanted looking around the place. It's a good quality place but less expensive than the other place I visited. The staff was very friendly and took a lot of time explaining things for me and helping me understand everything. I saw a 1-bedroom unit, and it was nicely located off the patio. The residents seemed to be very happy.

January 02, 2017

By Mary652773

I visited this facility

The tour at Park West was good. You get a complete apartment with a full kitchen. It was expensive, and the dining area was small. The staff was nice.

October 18, 2016

By John167634

I visited this facility

Park West Plaza is a nice place. It was very clean and neat. The lady we talked to was very sweet and kind, but the place was older, and you just had a feeling that you are almost in a nursing home if you were there. We would not be a good fit for this place.

September 30, 2016

By Carol678747

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Our experience at Park West Plaza was very good. The purpose for putting her there was she has advanced dementia, and she doesn't feed herself. She's incontinent, and they gave all those services as well as hospice. The dining area is very good and nice, and the food is very nice.

May 29, 2016

By Familymember401543

I am a friend or relative of a resident

We settled with Park West Plaza because they could take care of my mother. They felt that they had the staffing that the others didn't have. They had daily activities, and their food was fine. It's accommodating, and it's got everything we need and the staff's been good so it's all good.

May 26, 2016

By Deb345053

I visited this facility

We visited Park West Plaza, and the food was terrible. However, everyone was very nice. In the independent living apartment, you had to walk outside to get to your meals and that was not very convenient. The cleanliness, the dining area, and the rooms were fine, but it wasn’t what my parents wanted.

February 09, 2016

By Darcie1

I am a friend or relative of a resident

My parents can stay at Park West Plaza as they decline without having to move them again. The staff is very helpful, and very informative. The facility is nice. The rooms are roomy. I was trying to find something not looking like a nursing home. My parents are in the senior living; they’re just in an apartment.

November 30, 2015

By Sue116385350

I visited this facility

I guess the most impressive thing right at the top of my head is that at Park West Plaza, they have some individual condo-type units there versus the apartment units. Depending on your needs and requirements, I found that attractive because it was flexible. They also had a pretty decent place to park your vehicle. And the staff was very helpful and organized. The apartments in the main building seemed smaller.

August 21, 2015

By Anonymous111601750

I visited this facility

Park West Plaza looked nice, but it was not what we are looking for right now. The independent living and assisted living people ate together in the same dining room. The apartments were nice. They had washers and dryers. They served three meals a day. The staff was very nice.

May 31, 2015

By Ken44

I visited this facility

The rooms and apartments were nice at Park West Plaza. The people were very friendly. The food looked pretty good.

May 20, 2014

By Carol68178850

I visited this facility

Park West Plaza was a really nice place. It was very clean and well kept. The people were very nice and courteous. They have cards, games, arts and crafts, movies, and get-togethers. I have nothing bad to say about it; I just can't afford it. However, I would recommend them to others if they can afford it.

March 31, 2014

By Caring81157850

I visited this facility

I went to Park West Plaza. The assisted living part was really nice. I wasn't really impressed with their memory care part that I saw. It was like a big, old room, and it had rooms off to the side. The people were just sitting in wheelchairs all over the place, and they had tables scattered throughout. The rest of it was OK. The dining room was pretty nice. Their parking for visitors wasn't really good. I had a hard time finding a place to park when I went there. I wouldn't want my dad over there.

May 02, 2012

By Dark Blue

I visited this facility

I found my visit at Park West Plaza very pleasant. The staff were very kind and seemed too enlighten the residents and make them feel comfortable, while still tending too them at all times making sure they had all the care they needed at all times. The facility was very nice. They have carports for the residents as well as personal private covered patios and even a private family dining area. The apartments are very nice and accomidating as well, being as they have plenty of room, great for those in wheel chairs, there own washer and dryer hookups in there own rooms, own central heat/air control,handicap accesible bathrooms, as well as a complete furnished kitchen including; a dishwasher, fridge, oven, sink with garbage disposal and plenty of counter space. Park West Plaza also provides many services for there residents suck as housekeeping, laundy service, scheduled transportation, and daily excersise programs. They also have emergency staff on hand at all times which is very reassuring.

January 11, 2012

By wachinout4u

Other

Located on the far west side of the city, this is a beautiful assisted living campus that is also part of a continuum of care community. The campus has the best of both worlds: it is a natural landscaped retreat that includes a stocked fishing pond and also has the convenience of a good sized city. Nearby is shopping, movies, transportation and hospitals. I love that they allow pets. Food is good and staff is friendly and really caring. Accepts veteran's benefits, but not Medicaid.
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Independent Living Reviews for Park West Plaza

February 11, 2020

By Paul

I visited this facility

Park West Plaza seemed pretty nice and the people seemed taken care of. We had lunch and the food was really good. We also took a tour of the independent living aside from the assisted. I didn't really like the room they show me but another one came up, but I didn't take it because I was in the hospital. Other than that everything was good. The place was clean and looked like it's kept up pretty good. Although the community has got a little bit of age to it, it still looks good. They have a variety of amenities, they also have a beauty salon. It felt like a homey place to me, and it looked like they keep up well with their maintenance.

Provider Response

Thank you, Paul for visiting our community and leaving this nice review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed all that we have to offer and hope we can serve you and your family in the future.

July 24, 2019

By Debbie

I visited this facility

Park West Plaza was nice, but they did not serve meals, so that was a negative. The apartment and everything were very nice and everyone was so kind. We like the place, but they didn't serve meals. The rooms had a patio so you could go outside, and it was the 2-bedrooms that we looked at. The rooms were nice, and all of them were small but had pretty much what we needed. The staff, like in all the other places I visited, were very nice and everyone was very kind. They called to check on us a couple of times, and they asked about my husband's health or how we are doing. So that was nice.

Provider Response

Thank you, Debbie, for this very nice review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit and met the associates while you were there. All residents have access to food in the dining room. Independent Living residents typically enjoy preparing their own meals in the cottages but they also have access to be served meals in the dining room with other residents. We apologize for any confusion on this.

May 31, 2019

By RS

I visited this facility

We were not impressed with the quality of the apartment or the reception area at Park West Plaza. The amenities were fine, but the reception area wasn't that neat. The staff, other than the head of housekeeping in the clubhouse, was only fairly informed or helpful. They had a fitness center, a library, activities, and transportation.

June 29, 2018

By CB

I am/was a resident of this facility

I live in the independent section of Park West Plaza, but it does have three sections. My children wanted some place where if I should have to move, it would just be a matter of going across the driveway. I also like the amenities that they have. They have a lot of classes and programs, a big screen TV, there are lots of things to do, plus they have the opportunity for meal plans. In independent living, we are pretty much on our own. We might have a cookout, which the other part of the facility doesn't have. You get to know each other really well because there are only 16 of us that are in the independent living section. You can ask for certain food to be cooked. Each unit has its own washer and dryer, and bathtubs with showers. It's not a walk-in tub, but it's a low-edged tub. We have a full-sized kitchen and a walk-in closet in one room and a regular closet in the other. If the weather is bad, they bring us our food, so we don't have to go to the clubhouse to eat. We can also call in and they will bring us our food. We have a certified chef. The staff is very good. They call people by their names and they're very solicitous to us. The activities I've been to have been great.

July 17, 2017

By Ben

I visited this facility

We looked at Park West Plaza. It was very nice, very clean, and the people seemed rather friendly. They were having a fire drill. The rooms seemed a little bit small, and it was a little pricey. The staff was very nice and knowledgeable.

May 10, 2016

By MillieWMUYU

I am/was a resident of this facility

I am currently a resident of Park West Plaza. I like it because it's like a complex with our dining room at the center and a building for other residents to live. I would recommend this community. They offer so many activities, but I don’t go to all of them. We have bingo once a week, plus a beautiful walking area with a pond. That's what makes this place so attractive.
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Memory Care Reviews for Park West Plaza

March 16, 2019

By Cathy

I visited this facility

The rooms at Park West Plaza were huge. They were a small community, which is good because the people would get more one-on-one interaction. But we were concerned that they're being so small, they won't have enough activities. But they only have about 6 people, so what can you do. We didn't see anything there except for people sitting around watching TV. The staff who accommodated me was very nice and helpful. The dining area is just like a dining room in a house.

Provider Response

Hi Cathy, thank you for your review. Each community has Life Enrichment activities every day planned by Life Enrichment Directors, such as group games, arts and crafts, group outings, musical entertainment and cultural events. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you and your family.
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Questions about Park West Plaza

What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

• Associates receive training through a thorough on-boarding program and ongoing, annual training as required by the state regulations. Department heads are required to participate in bi-annual training in their designated field of expertise.

Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Park West Plaza. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

Park West Plaza is very proud to have a diverse community of residents who enjoy a wide range of activities from physical exercise, exploring their artistic talents, cooking classes and volunteering their time in various local community projects, just to name a few.

What programs or activities does Park West Plaza offer to enrich residents' well-being?

Some of the life enrichment opportunities include: trips to the theater and art venues, outings to shopping and attractions, community and cultural events, informative lectures and educational speakers, volunteer opportunities, fitness classes, walking groups, social and themed parties, book clubs, family events and much more.

What transportation services does Park West Plaza offer to assisted living residents?

Park West Plaza offers scheduled transportation via shuttle buses for our assisted living resident’s convenience.

What makes the chef or dining program at Park West Plaza exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

Park West Plaza offers a Gold Leaf Dining experience for all residents which entail fresh prepared meals in our own kitchen by our staff of professional Gold Leaf Chefs. Breakfast consists of a wide array of traditional breakfast items, including eggs cooked to order. For lunch and dinner, you may choose a freshly prepared selection from the Gold Leaf Choice menu or the Café Select menu, and your choice will be brought to your table by one of our friendly wait staff. The Gold Leaf Choice menu is created by the chef and changes daily.

What safety features or security measures does Park West Plaza offer to assisted living residents?

Trained associates are on the premises 24-hours a day, electromagnetic locking doors, specialty carpets near doors with alarms, etc.

How does Park West Plaza keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

Park West Plaza publishes a monthly newsletter which often contains a calendar of planned events, a schedule of daily activities is posted at the community. Families will receive a phone call if there is any change in the health of the resident.

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Park West Plaza during daytime and nighttime hours?

Staff-to-resident ratio will fluctuate depending on the number of residents.

If Park West Plaza accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

Residents are allowed to have well-behaved pets and there is ample space outdoors for residents to enjoy with their pets.

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

Associates receive training through a thorough on-boarding program and ongoing, annual training as required by the state regulations. Department heads are required to participate in bi-annual training in their designated field of expertise.

How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?

Staff-to-resident ratio will fluctuate depending on the number of residents.

What safety features or security measures does Park West Plaza provide to protect residents who wander?

When residents appear to be moving towards an exit, associates are trained to re-direct them back to their activities or apartments. Special carpet designed to deter residents are placed around fire exits and the doors in each community are installed with electro-magnetic locking systems.

What programs or activities does Park West Plaza offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

Programs and activities for Memory Care Residents are customized based on personal interest, cognitive and physical abilities using the resident’s life story.

Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?

Each resident’s health and cognitive functioning are assessed by the health care coordinator when they move into the community. Each resident is assessed again 30 days after move-in and every 120 days after that by the Healthcare Coordinator.

What techniques does Park West Plaza use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

A half hour before mealtimes, aroma therapy is used to stimulate synapses in the brain to recognize that it is time to eat, residents are escorted to the dining room and accompanied at the table by an associate who demonstrates mirroring techniques to enhance memories of proper eating techniques.

How does Park West Plaza keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

Anytime there is a change in the health or behavior of a resident, the family is notified with a phone call.

Describe the neighborhood around Park West Plaza. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

Park West Plaza is located in close proximity to residential neighborhoods with easy access to various hospitals and clinics for the convenience of the residents.

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Services and Amenities of Park West Plaza

Room and housing options

  • 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments
  • 3-bedroom apartments
  • Studio Apartments

Dining options

  • In Room Kitchenette
  • In Room Kitchens
  • Dining Room Shared Meals

Features

  • Beauty Barber Shop
  • Resident Transportation
  • Garden And Patio
  • Resident Parking

Cleaning services

  • Laundry For Linens
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry For Clothing

Health services

  • Skilled Nursing
  • Medication Management
  • Physical Therapy
  • Nurse On Staff: Yes

Activities

  • Offsite Activities
  • Religious Services

Guest services

  • Guests At Mealtime

Languages

  • English

Range of services

  • Personal Care Assistants
  • Physical Therapy

Types of care

  • Walking Wheelchair Assistance
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About Park West Plaza

Welcome to Park West!

Park West Plaza is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with Independent Living, Assisted Living, Reflections Memory Care, and a Skilled Nursing Home on campus. We are dedicated to providing quality services in a warm, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We remain dedicated to those who entrust their housing and service needs to us.

At Park West Plaza we are dedicated to each Residents' independence, choices and dignity.

Visit us for a tour and you'll see how our combination of a warm residential setting along with the caring, helpful staff at Park West Plaza is just the right choice for your housing or service needs.

Independent Living at Park West Plaza

Independent Living at Park West Plaza provides a small and intimate home-like setting within a full continuum of care. Each cottage faces a beautiful courtyard and are all located on ground level.

Independent Living at Park West Plaza includes:
  • Lunch meal daily with choice of entrée's
  • All utilities paid - except telephone
  • Free extended cable television
  • Washer and dryer furnished in every apartment
  • Individual climate control in each apartment
  • Furnished kitchen with "full" size refrigerator, oven and range, sink, garbage disposal, and dishwasher
  • One carport reserved for each individual
  • Daily life enrichment and exercise programs
  • Weekly housekeeping and linen service
  • Private covered patios
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Clubhouse for private parties, card clubs and private family dining
  • Handicap accessible bathroom
  • 24-hour emergency service
Assisted Living at Park West Plaza

At Park West Plaza, we recognize that each person has individual needs and preferences. With this in mind, we offer each resident a flexible service combination we call Tailored Services. The combination of the Base Monthly Service and the Tailored Services designed for you result in your monthly Tailored Pricing. This unique plan provides you with the most individual personal services in the most cost effective manner.

The Base Service Plan Includes:
  • Certified nursing staff on duty 24 hours/day
  • Emergency Response System
  • Three meals per day and snacks
  • All utilities - except telephone
  • Individual climate control in each apartment
  • Free extended cable TV
  • Furnished kitchen with "Full" size refrigerator, oven and range, sink and garbage disposal
  • Handicap accessible bathroom
  • Daily life enrichment and exercise programs
  • Weekly housekeeping and linen services
  • Scheduled transportation available for shopping
  • Common areas for social gatherings
  • Storm shelter and worship area
  • Smoke detector and sprinkler system in each apartment
  • Paved walking paths
Reflections at Park West Plaza

Reflections at Park West Plaza is a six bedroom home designed to incorporate the most up-to-date research related to memory care. This modern design features attractive lighting and color palette, beautiful furnishings, lake and creek side views, daily life enrichment program and professional staff.

Every Suite Includes:
  • Certified nursing staff on duty 24 hours per day
  • Beautiful creek side views
  • Medication Management
  • Private and Companion suites
  • Family style dining with menu choices, therapeutic diets and snacks throughout the day
  • All utilities paid except telephone
  • Free extended cable TV
  • Daily life enrichment and exercise program
  • Housekeeping and laundry service
Park West Plaza also features:
  • Dillons super grocery store, Walgreens pharmacy, physician’s office and banking all adjacent to the community.
  • Stocked fishing pond
  • Over 1 mile of walking paths
  • Physical, occupational and speech therapy
  • Podiatry and audiology clinics each month
The Manor at Park West Plaza

At Park West Plaza, we recognize that each person has individual needs and preferences. With this in mind, we offer each resident a flexible service combination we call Tailored Services. The combination of the Base Service and the Tailored Services designed for you results in your monthly Tailored Pricing. This unique plan provides you with the most individual personal services in the most cost effective manner.

The Base Service Includes:
  • Laundry Services - personal and linen
  • Housekeeping
  • 24 Hour a day licensed staff
  • Three daily meals plus snacks
  • Tailored Activities - Therapeutic and recreational
  • Full-time Supervisor
  • Individualized service planning
  • Family & community support groups

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