Nursing Home Communities in Lawrence, KS

"We toured Hillside Village. The rooms were a nice size room with a walk-in closet, and that's the only one that had a walk-in closet. It's very clean and very homey. They did everything possible. They worked with us. They told us everything. She was very good and helpful."

"We went with Hickory Pointe. It's very small and very rural. It was probably built in the 1970s. The place is kind of old-fashioned, but it looks good and is kept up well. The grounds are mowed frequently. The people are very caring and kind. The chef cooks really old-fashioned foods like chicken and dumplings and homemade bread. Mom fits in well. The rooms are large and have nice dressers that were probably built in the 1970s. You can tell that the facility has been freshly painted. The windows look out on rose bushes. It's just rustic. Each room has its own bedroom, a bathroom, and two dressers. There are private and semi-private rooms, and I think they are quite roomy. There's always room for improvement. I would highly recommend this place. "

"I had a family member stay at the Wellsville Manor facility last year. The staff at this facility was really great. I felt that they really cared about the residents, and that is was not just another job to them. They quickly learned my family member's preferences and did what they could to make her stay as enjoyable as possible. They were extremely patient, kind and understanding. The Wellsville Manor had many activities for the residents. They had things like musical performances, arts and crafts, and bingo. This helped our family member fill the long days until we could come for a visit. The Wellsville Manor also had a van that was used to transport residents to doctor's appointments and other activities. This was a great convenience to the family to not have to worry about how to get our family member to the doctor as she was now in a wheel chair. "

"The staff people of Medicalodges were friendly, and they were like a little community. The place was kind of more institutional than homey, but people were friendly. I ate there, and the food was delicious. "

"My dad is a resident of Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital. It's bright and cheery. The staff is very responsive, very caring, and compassionate. The overall level of care, from the physician, the occupational, and the physical therapists have been wonderful. I have tried the food, and it was delicious. I can't comment on value for money; it's something that Medicare is paying for."

"My dad gets cared for at Advena Living of Bonner Springs. Like everywhere else right now, they are short-staffed, but his room is nice and roomy. He's treated decently. They dress him and attend to him. So, he's well cared for. The food is also decent. The atmosphere is pleasant, and I haven't seen any unhappy people there. It's an old building, but it's kept up."

"We have a friend that lives in Brookside, and she just loves it. That will be a place that is apparently suitable to some people, and that's what we are looking at. She is in the independent living side. We saw the cafeteria, her room, the community room, and the chapel. They have activities like they are playing games and cards. The facility is really clean, and they are well staffed. We look at the dining area, but it is not a dining time, so we did not see the food. The rooms are very clean and very spacious for a single person. "

"My loved one, Paul, was living at Brookside. He absolutely LOVED IT THERE!! The staff are amazing, caring, compassionate people. The facility is always clean & smells nice, has a home like feel to it. Atmosphere is peaceful not chaos like most. The grounds are beautiful. The facility is being updated to make it even better. While in the hospital, Susan, one of the owners, visited him. She was even there at the facility close to midnight checking on him, our family and the staff when he was at the end of his life. Other staff visited him in the hospital as well. Paul wanted to go back to Brookside to pass, because they were like family to him. I do not have enough time or space to list all the amazing things about this facility or the staff. I would choose to be in their care if I could not take care of myself. They work together with you & the loved one to achieve the best goal. Nursing, Social Work, Dietary, Activities, Biz Office, House Keeping EVERYONE is AMAZING! BEST place EVER!!! "

"My sister is in Countryside Health Center. It looks like a mental hospital. That's what it reminds me of. It smells OK. The one thing that bothers my sister is that the mental people because she is afraid of them. She is in a semi-private room. It is very small. They need to improve on the activities. There isn't as much here; it doesn't seem to be. "

"The Legacy on 10th Avenue was very nice, but they didn't have an available room at the time. The room was just fine, and the grounds were very nice. "

"I went to the facility one time because my grandmother was in very bad health and was expected to pass soon. I got to the front door and it seemed as if the security of the facility was top notch. Once inside it seemed like the residents had plenty of activities to do during the day. The staff was relatively nice. The cleanliness was about average and I personally thought it could have been cleaned a little better. I would have loved to have seen a place for the residents to be able to go outside and get some fresh air. It seemed kind of stuffy inside the building. I don't think I would pick this facility again. "

"Grateful to professional staff members at all levels of care that is being received. Care team is skilled and knowledgeable in their jobs! Great skills and bed side manner needed for loved ones in their care. Outstanding care Dad is receiving at Healthcare resort of Olathe. Highly recommend this facility!"

"Hoeger House provided my Dad with wonderful care. All of his therapists were excellent and enthusiastic in working with him. He gained a lot of strength and 10 greatly needed lbs while there. The nurses were responsive, helpful and caring. The people in the kitchen were so nice too when we needed to store a refrigerated beverage for him. Social services staff was great too in trying to appeal & then arranging for home health care after departure. The entire team was kind to my Dad & our family during a difficult time. Thanks again to all at Hoeger House! "

"I'm in Parkway Care and Rehab right now. It is very nice and clean. The staff is very nice. I got a private room, and it's nice, cozy, and clean. They have activities for the patients. They play games. They got everything. There's not a dull moment here. They keep you busy. They got a courtyard and a patio to sit outside. Its price is reasonable."