Homestead Senior Living of El Dorado sits at 1650 E 12th Ave in El Dorado, KS, where it offers a one-level community with no stairs or elevators to worry about, so moving around is easier for everyone. This place is part of Midwest Health and belongs to the Avita Senior Living network. Seniors can choose independent living, assisted living, or memory care options, so families don't have to search around if a loved one's care needs change. The memory care unit stays secure and includes activities that help lower stress for those with dementia or Alzheimer's. Staff here are licensed professionals who stay around-the-clock and handle bathing, dressing, medication management, and care for conditions like diabetes or incontinence, while a nurse is always on call. Each resident has a private apartment, which can be furnished with their own belongings, featuring a full private bathroom, individual climate control, and emergency call systems for extra safety and comfort.
Residents get three home-cooked meals a day that can fit special dietary needs, and meals are served in a dining room that encourages everyone to socialize together. There are housekeeping and laundry services, so residents don't need to worry about chores, and staff help with maintenance, snow removal, and lawn care, so everything stays in good shape. Homestead allows pets like cats and dogs, and there are beautifully kept walking paths, a garden, and outdoor spaces for relaxing or strolling. The place includes a beauty salon and barber, with devotional and spiritual services held on-site for those who want them.
The activity schedule here stays busy with field trips, social events run by residents, guest speakers, exercise classes, and offsite outings. There's also a library, media and activity room, and plenty of common areas where people can gather or relax. Seniors get help with transportation for appointments, and there are nearby medical services like Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital, Walgreens, and El Dorado Obstetrics & Gyn. Staff are trained to adjust care as needs change and focus on keeping everyone safe and comfortable, and they use tailored plans for residents in memory care. Homestead earned the Best of Senior Living Award for activities and friendliness, and the family operating this place draws on over 50 years of senior care experience. Homestead Senior Living of El Dorado accepts people who want privacy and independence, as well as those who need daily support, so it brings together many kinds of seniors in a neighborhood that tries to feel both safe and home-like.