Senior care in Lawrence, KS

Browse by care type in Lawrence

Pick the level of care first. Pricing, amenities, and the services available all vary by care type.

• AL

  Best Assisted Living in Lawrence

  6 communities

• IL

  Best Independent Living in Lawrence

  3 communities

• HC

  Best Home Care in Lawrence

  1 community

• SNF

  Best Nursing Homes in Lawrence

  1 community

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  Arbor Court Retirement Community At Alvamar

  Lawrence, KS

  4.610 reviews
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  Meadowlark Estates

  Lawrence, KS

  4.39 reviews
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  Wyndham Place Senior Residence

  Lawrence, KS

  5.01 reviews

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  Lawrence Memorial Hospital Snf

  Lawrence, KS

Cost of living near Lawrence

Seniors love moving to Kansas because its cost of living is 11% below the national average. Housing is significantly lower in Kansas, 30% below the average cost, and the median home cost is nearly half. The only part where Kansas is slightly higher than the national average is in the utility department, but the price is only 0.1% more than the national average. It's easy to find a large home with a lot of land in this state, so if you want to move to Kansas, that's one perk that you will want to consider.

Overall

89

Grocery

92.6

Housing

70

Utilities

100.1

Transport

95.4

Misc.

90.3

100 = US average. Kansas statewide; Lawrence-specific data may vary.

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Common questions about senior living in Lawrence

How many senior living communities are in Lawrence, KS?

Lawrence, KS has 11 senior living communities across 4 care types including assisted living, independent living, home care.

What care types are available in Lawrence?

Local options include assisted living, independent living, home care, nursing homes. Choose the care level first; pricing, amenities, and required services all vary by care type.

How much does senior living cost in Lawrence?

Seniors love moving to Kansas because its cost of living is 11% below the national average. Housing is significantly lower in Kansas, 30% below the average cost, and the median home cost is nearly half. The only part where Kansas is slightly higher than the national average is in the utility department, but the price is only 0.1% more than the national average. It's easy to find a large home with a lot of land in this state, so if you want to move to Kansas, that's one perk that you will want to consider. Pricing in Lawrence varies by apartment size and care level; request a written cost breakdown from each community on your shortlist.

Does Medicare or Medicaid cover senior living in Lawrence?

Medicare doesn't cover assisted living, independent living, or senior apartments. It does cover medically necessary short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay. Medicaid programs in Kansas may cover some services for eligible residents; coverage and eligibility vary by program.

How do I tour senior living communities in Lawrence?

Request pricing through SeniorSite and we'll send you availability and tour information from the communities you're considering. Most communities welcome both scheduled tours and drop-in visits during business hours.