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Assisted Living in Great Bend, Kansas

There are 14 assisted living facilities serving Great Bend, Kansas. This includes 3 facilities in Great Bend and 11 nearby. Assisted living costs in Kansas range from about $57 to $233 daily, with an average cost running approximately $124. The per month expense averages around $3,730 and ranges between $1,700 and $6,975. On a yearly basis, the median cost is about $44,760, which is over the US average of $42,000.



SeniorScore™ for Great Bend, Kansas



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Great Bend scores lower than the Kansas average of 73.
  • Great Bend scores higher than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Central Kansas Medical Center and Great Bend Regional Hospital).
  • There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including River Bend, Assisted Living By Americare, River Bend, and Great Bend Health and Rehab Center.
  • There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 78.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 27 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a very high property crime rate.
  • The area has a high violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
  • There are 5 golf courses in or around the city, including Golden Belt Country Club, Lake Barton Golf Course, and Grove Park Golf Club.
  • There are 10 parks near the city center, including Great Bend City Hall, Great Bend Hike & Bike Trail, and Heizer Park.
  • There are 7 churches in or near the city, including Seventh Day Adventist School, First Assembly of God Church, and Church of Jesus Christ of Lds.
  • There are 10 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 7 grocery stores within the city.
  • There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
  • There are 8 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 2.20% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 1.55% 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 $61,173, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $44,097, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $24,797, 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 5.90%, which is low compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
  • 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Great Bend receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
  • Great Bend has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
  • This city has very good air quality.
  • Great Bend has a very sparse population density of 80.2 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Great Bend have a very short daily commute time.
  • Great Bend has a high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a high public school safety rating.
  • This city has a low graduation rate of 83.92%.

Located within Barton County, Great Bend is a small city in the State of Kansas. While the surrounding metro area contains 689,363 residents, there are 19,699 living inside the city. The 55-and-over community currently makes up around 28% of the overall population.

Great Bend has an above average SeniorScore™ of 73. The city has a mean per capita income of $25,000 and a mean household income is $44,000 (the Kansas state average is $48,000). The mean housing price in Great Bend is $121,500, which is somewhat less than the Kansas average of $127,500. The city also has an average unemployment rate of around 5.9%.

Great Bend has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city gets optimal amounts of rain each year. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Great Bend has a high crime rate and exceptional air quality ratings.

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Brookdale Great Bend - Great Bend, KS

Brookdale Great Bend

1206 Patton Rd

Great Bend, KS 67530

1-855-238-4376

Brookdale Great Bend is located at 1206 Patton Rd in Great Bend, Kansas. It is a senior care community for residents over 55. With a median family income of $43,849, the community is in a largely middle income ...

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River Bend - Great Bend, KS

River Bend

3820 Broadway Ave

Great Bend, KS 67530

1-855-241-4685

Located at 3820 Broadway Ave, River Bend is a senior care community serving Great Bend, Kansas. With a median per-household income of $43,849, the community is in a primarily middle income area. It has a medium-density population, with ...

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Country Place Senior Living - Hoisington, KS

Country Place Senior Living

302 N Main St

Hoisington, KS 67544

1-855-222-1541

Located at 302 N Main St Apt 4, Country Place Senior Living is a senior care community in Hoisington, Kansas. The encompassing area is sparsely populated, with about 4,000 people residing in the zip code of 67544. With ...

11 miles away from Great Bend, KS

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Country Place Senior Living - Ellinwood, KS

Country Place Senior Living

302 N Main St

Ellinwood, KS 67526

1-855-243-3078

Country Place Senior Living is a senior community located at 302 N Main St Apt 4 in Ellinwood, Kansas. The community is in a generally middle class area, with a median family income of $45,714. With about 4,000 ...

12 miles away from Great Bend, KS

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Four Seasons Village - Larned, KS

Four Seasons Village

200 W 17th St

Larned, KS 67550

1-855-241-4685

Four Seasons Village is a senior care community located at 200 W 17th St in Larned, Kansas. With an average household income of $38,032, the facility is in a mostly middle class area. It has a sparse population, ...

20 miles away from Great Bend, KS

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Country Place Senior Living - Larned, KS

Country Place Senior Living

710 W 9th St

Larned, KS 67550

1-855-240-2530

Located at 710 W 9th St, Country Place Senior Living is a senior housing community in Larned, Kansas. The neighboring area has a sparse population, with around 7,000 residents in the 67550 zip code. With a median per-family ...

21 miles away from Great Bend, KS

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Savannah Cottage of Lakeland - Lakeland, FL

Savannah Cottage of Lakeland

605 Carpenter's Way

Lakeland, FL 33809

1-855-229-7494

Savannah Cottage of Lakeland is a senior care facility located at 605 Carpenter's Way in Lakeland, Florida. The community is in a largely middle income area, with a median per-family income of $55,977. With about 30,000 poeple living ...

25 miles away from Great Bend, KS

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Plum Creek Plaza - Holyrood, KS

Plum Creek Plaza

100 N County Rd

Holyrood, KS 67450

1-855-238-4376

Located at 100 N County Rd in Holyrood, Kansas, Plum Creek Plaza is a 16 room senior care community. The neighboring area has a sparse population, with approximately 2,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 67450. It ...

26 miles away from Great Bend, KS

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