Assisted Living in Abilene, Kansas

There are 16 assisted living facilities serving Abilene, Kansas. This includes 3 facilities in Abilene and 13 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Kansas range from $57 to $233, with a median expense running approximately $124. The per month cost averages roughly $3,730 and ranges between $1,700 and $6,975. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $44,760, which is over the nationwide average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Abilene, Kansas

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Abilene scores higher than the Kansas average of 73.
Abilene scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Memorial Hospital).
There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Countryside Home, Family Care Home, and Villaspring of Erlanger.
There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 78.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 10 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a low property crime rate.
The area has a low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
There are 10 golf courses in or around the city, including Abilene Country Club, Chisholm Trail, and Indian Hills Golf Course.
There are 4 parks near the city center, including Eisenhower Park, Covered Wagon Camp Ground, and Tallgrass Lodge.
There are 7 churches in or near the city, including First United Methodist Church, Abilene Bible Baptist Church, and Abilene Bible Baptist Church.
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 4 grocery stores within the city.
There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.17% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.22% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 9.00%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
Kansas has an average state income tax of 3.67%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $60,246, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $54,611, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $23,719, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $35,700 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $61,503 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $18,720 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $45,485 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 4.91%, which is low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Abilene receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Abilene has mild mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
This city has average air quality.
Abilene has a very sparse population density of 31.6 people per square mile.
Residents of Abilene have a very short daily commute time.
Abilene has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a high public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 91.80%.

Abilene is a small city in Dickinson County within the State of Kansas. The surrounding metro area has 689,363 people, but there are 10,141 residing within the city itself. The senior community currently represents approximately 32% of the overall population.

Abilene has a good SeniorScore™ of 74. The city's average household income is $55,000 ($24,000 per person), vs an average of $48,000 for the state of Kansas. The average housing price in Abilene is $184,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $127,500. The city has a low unemployment rate of roughly 4.91%.

Abilene has mild mean temperatures, with moderate winters and warm summers. The city gets low levels of precipitation each year. Abilene has a lower than average crime rate and moderate air quality ratings in comparison to other American cities.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Abilene, Kansas

Memorial Health System LTCF, Village Manor

705 N Brady St

Abilene, KS 67410

1-855-222-1541

5 Reviews

Memorial Health System LTCF, Village Manor is a 74 room nursing facility. It is located at 705 N Brady St in Abilene, Kansas. The community is in a primarily middle income area, with an average per-household income of ...

Assisted Living in Abilene, Kansas

SeniorScore™ for Abilene, Kansas

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Abilene, Kansas

Memorial Health System LTCF, Village Manor

Villaspring of Erlanger

Countryside Home

Enterprise Estates Nursing Center

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Salina Presbyterian Manor

Brookdale Salina Fairdale

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Valley View Senior Life

Dignity Care Home

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