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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shawnee County, KS for 2024

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Shawnee County

Out of the estimated 178,187 Shawnee County residents, approximately 17.6 percent are age 65 and over. As many as 12.2 percent of Shawnee County residents in the 65 and over age group have Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. To provide them with specialized care, there are four memory care facilities in Shawnee County, located in the city of Topeka. In Kansas, including Shawnee County, memory care facilities are called residential health care facilities (RHCFs). The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services is responsible for licensing these facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • The cost of living in Shawnee County is 84.7, which is lower than the state and national averages of 90 and 100, respectively. It’s also lower than in various other Kansas counties, such as Sedgwick County. The lower living cost may be reflected in areas such as transportation, healthcare and memory care facility costs, which may be financially beneficial for seniors and their families.
  • Shawnee County has a violent crime rate of 42.4 and a property crime rate of 43.3. While these numbers are higher than the U.S. averages of 31.1 and 38.1, seniors in memory care in Shawnee County are unlikely to be victims of violent crime or property crime because these facilities take plenty of security precautions to protect residents.
  • Seniors may find Shawnee County winters to be harsh, as January lows can reach 19 degrees. The cold winter temperatures may also limit the time they can spend outdoors. Shawnee County ranks 44 out of 100 on Sperling’s Comfort Index, lower than the U.S. average ranking of 54.
  • The air quality in Shawnee County ranks 61 out of 100, while the U.S. ranks 58. This means Shawnee County has slightly cleaner air than most other U.S. cities, which may be good for seniors who are sensitive to air pollution.

Paying for Memory Care in Shawnee County

Memory Care costs in Shawnee County start around $6,805 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Shawnee County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Counties in Kansas

Pottawatomie County

$10,200

Shawnee County

$6,805

Clay County

$6,561

Buchanan County

$6,215

Douglas County

$6,069

Platte County

$5,875

Johnson County

$5,825

US

$5,694

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Shawnee County

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Kansas page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Kansas page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Shawnee County

Shawnee County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Shawnee County, please visit our Memory Care in Kansas page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Shawnee County

Shawnee County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Kansas are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Kansas page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Review of Brookdale Topeka

We toured Brookdale Topeka. There were a lot of patients who were pretty advanced in dementia and like people crawling on the floor and drooling. It's kind of overwhelming. Alarms are going on all...

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We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Our staff is committed to providing the highest-quality service and care and we will share your feedback with our management team.

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Reviewer#ET0901b

I visited this facility

Review of Legend at Capital Ridge

We toured the Legend at Capital Ridge. When you walk in, it's just beautiful. Everything was clean, had nice furniture, and bright and high ceilings, and it smelled good there. The staff was nice....

Provider response

Thank you for sharing your experience at Legend at Capital Ridge! We're thrilled to hear that you found our community beautiful and well-maintained. It's great to know that Jay made a positive...

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Ellen

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

Review of Brookdale Topeka

The Staff is incredible, listens to my family wishes for our mother, and responds quickly. the staff is very empathic with not just my mom, but also with the other residents. it was the best...

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