Communities in Shawnee, KS

"My mother-in-law has been situated in assisted living here for two months now. The room seems big enough and pleasant. The dining room is just a dining room; there's nothing different, unique, or special. Most of the tables accommodate four people, and some of them accommodated a few more. As for activities, they seem to make an effort at this place to have entertainment or something everyday, e.g., bingo, somebody coming in to entertain them, and fixing popcorn for them to watch a movie on TV. Security seems to be fine. "

"I toured Mission Chateau. It was clean, well-managed, and in good shape. Everything was nice. It was well kept up and it was at a high level of quality. I had a hamburger there and it was not burnt."

"My mom has moved into Stratford Commons Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. It is a very nice place, updated, and it's very clean. Her apartment is about 525 square feet. That's the biggest room they have there, but they are about $1,000 cheaper per month than any of the others I looked at. It's very nice and very convenient, easy to get to. Though it's nice and everything, my mom is not adjusting very well because she lived with me for eight years. It's a little tough for her at the moment, but not for their lack of trying to get her involved. I would rate them a four right now because we've got a few things to tweak with them. The staff were all very nice and very attentive. They have a doctor on staff, she comes once a week. They have a podiatrist that comes in, and somebody that does hair. They even have a dentist that comes in and does checks and stuff. They have a lot of amenities. The building is built kind of in a square, so there's no way any of the residents can get lost. Because no matter which way they walk, they end up in the common area where the dining and stuff are. My mom said the food is delicious, and I had one the last time I was there. Everything looks very good, and that's wonderful. Daily, they have a bus that takes them places if they want to go on drives. They go to lunch and things like that. You can get your prescriptions from their pharmacy and all their medications come in bubble packed. So, there's no possibility of getting messed up dosages or anything like that. They coordinate with my mom's primary care physician as well. They have bingo, and people that come in and do music. They have arts and crafts, a movie night, or whatever. They put out a little printed newsletter, and it's got a calendar in it for the month telling everything that's going on. It's very nice, there's plenty for them to do if they choose to do so. We pay $6450, which I said is about a thousand difference, maybe a little more, depending on other places I looked at. She's got a kitchenette, no stove, but it does have a refrigerator, sink, cabinets, living room, bedroom, a huge walk-in closet, and a huge bathroom with a walk-in shower. It's very nice. It's all one level, kind of ranch style, only the courtyard is in the middle, so it's secured."

"Crestone Senior Living is beautiful and new. The only reason I didn't go with it was that the rooms were a little bit smaller than the other facility. The staff was great. She was very nice and welcoming. We just had little appetizers that they brought out when we got there, and it was great. They had a library and a gym."

"My grandmother stayed at this facility after her stroke. At this senior living facility, I was amazed at how much elegance was present and how well each senior was cared for. With oldies music playing in the background along with old style furniture, I have no reason to believe that a senior could hate it. The facility is beautiful and there are many amenities for the elderly. There is a big living area for all the elderly to gather and socialize or watch t.v. The facility was kept clean and everyone was very calm and relaxed. Seemed like it was a nice quiet place for anyone to live in. The staff was very welcoming and made sure that she and the family were aware with the variety of services the facility had to offer. When my grandmother needs help, they are quick to respond and always provide an adequate level of service in order to meet her needs and ensure her safety. Several activities are available to residents, and the food is good. I loved the fact that the utilities were included in the total charge for a room and it is overall a wonderful place. I would recommend it to anyone in the area. "

"We visited Brookdale Place. We liked the facility and the way the place was set up. We also like the care that they were offering and the location is close to my sister who lives here. My father is moving in next Tuesday. We thought that it's the best place for him. The room we got has a kitchen, a living room, balcony, and a bedroom. They have card games, dance floor, physical therapy, and outings. They also got swimming pool. We all ate there and we all thought it was fabulous. "

"The Sunrise of Overland Park was laid out a little nicer and a little more room for the money. They had walking trails and a little garden in the back if you wanted to do gardening. They had a lot more stuff to do inside, and the rooms were bigger. There was absolutely nothing I didn't like about them, and their menu was phenomenal. That's where I wanted to move my father. For the money, it was incredible. "

"The tour I had of Sunrise of Leawood was very positive and very encouraging. I liked the fact that you felt like you were in a home with the hallways. They had comfortable sitting areas, so you didn't feel like you just had a long hallway of apartments. They had multiple common areas. We were very comfortable with the fact that they would be able to take care of my mother's needs. They were very reassuring with what their capabilities were and showed us various apartments. I think the best way to describe it was just comfortable. You didn't feel like it was an institution. You felt like it was a comfortable place to be, not someplace that you were forced into. They had kind of a patio, but because they have memory care, things are more restricted. They were working hard trying to help ensure that the memory group did not wander off. The facility looked very good. They had an exercise area, a television area, an entertainment area, and we saw a piano for entertainment that they bring in and things along those lines, but they did not have the big entertainment facilities that you see at some of the others."

"The rooms vary but for the most part are spacious in size that come with a kitchenette. My dad is located on the memory care floor - the staff are amazing and very patient. The activities coordinator makes sure this floor is extremely inviting - she decorates for the holidays to watch parties down for ball season. The care coordinator and resident facility director always ask how my mom is doing - extremely thoughtful. I appreciate everything they do for my dad... we chose correctly when selecting this facility."

"I tour St Anthony's; I like they have all levels of care, The views from the apartments were beautiful and spotless. The food is incredible. the activities and exercise were great always had residents busy. The staff was so friendly and nice."

"I love it; it's awesome. They are very friendly and very helpful. All the residents are new in their house, so they are getting to know each other which is very good. The grounds are beautiful, and the place is new. The rooms are beautiful and spacious, and Mom brought her own furniture. I had a meal there, and everything I had was good. Each house has 20 apartments connected to it, and each on has its own dining room, but there is a central kitchen where all the food is cooked. The house lady takes care of special orders or anything that they want that's not what the chef prepared that day."

"I liked the staff at Brookdale Leawood State Line. They're very, very friendly. They were very person-centric, so they worked very hard on having this service (that's what they told me). I liked how I thought they would to treat my mom. The staff was wonderful. I really liked her. Their facilities were very nice, very clean, and big. I thought the facilities were fine. They had a salon. It was not as close, and that was a big reason why I kind of took it off the list. They also charged extra for things that the other place I went to included."

"It was nice. One of the things that I liked about it was that everything was on the first floor. So, it's easily attainable. Plus the location was in between where all the family members live. I liked that the one-bedroom apartment was at a lower cost for independent living. The staff was excellent."

"The Madison Senior Living is kind of a long way out in more or less an industrial neighborhood. The only one that I could afford there was a studio. The unit was extremely small, partly because they put a full-sized washer and dryer in the only closet that was for bedroom-bathroom use. The closet that would be left available for hanging clothes was very, very small. I think it was brand new, and everything was nice. If I could have afforded a bigger unit there, I might have given it more consideration, but that was out of my budget. They are in the process of building a facility outside for more activities, like barbecues and things. It is not done yet. There was a storage place across the road. There was a convenience store/gas station on your way to the highway from the building, which could be nice. There are also plenty of shops within a mile, like Target and Walmart. The dining area is a restaurant, and it is open all day. You can go on your own time schedule to get meals, and all meals are included. Adjacent to that is a snack bar, where they put out a variety of snacks. A lot of them are healthy and some of them are not, but you can grab them at your convenience at no extra charge. I looked at the menu, and there was quite a lot of variety, including healthy options. It is a fairly new facility, and there weren't many residents around. I only met two staff members, and they were both nice, pleasant, and professional. They also have a few carports, but no garage parking. The reason that I rate the facilities that low is that they're not really efficiently planned. The studio apartment was like a hotel room, so I can't see anybody living there full time."