Delaware Highlands Asst Living sits in Bonner Springs, Kansas, right by a major shopping center and highway, which makes it easy for families to visit or head out for errands. This three-story retirement community serves seniors over 65 in an affordable, income-based setting where you never pay more than your income allows, and it's the only income-based assisted living community in the Midwest, so folks who need a little help but worry about costs might find that important. The facility offers 133 assisted living beds and has 121 one-bedroom apartments with about 550 square feet each, each with a private bathroom, three big closets, a kitchenette with a refrigerator and microwave, cable TV, Wi-Fi from Google Fiber, and air conditioning. Apartments are designed to be barrier-free so mobility challenges don't get in the way. Nurses, caregivers, and support staff are on-site 24/7, including LPNs, CMAs, and CNAs, always ready to provide help with bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management, and they'll also coordinate with home-health agencies as needed. There's an on-site doctor's office open a couple of days a week, so regular care gets handled without leaving the building.
Meals come three times a day in a dining room with a professional chef handling special diets, whether someone needs diabetes-friendly meals or has allergies. Between meals, residents can stop by the Country Store for simple essentials. For personal care, there's a beauty salon, barber shop, whirlpool, and day-spa, so folks can keep up with their routines or relax a little. Every apartment has emergency alert pendants and bathrooms with pull cords for peace of mind. The community is big on keeping life active, with an art room, music programs, game room, fitness room, and activity space. Family support and move-in coordination make transitioning in easier. Folks can join community-sponsored movies, music, daily wellness programs, and resident-run activities, plus there's a chapel for religious gatherings and weekly Catholic Communion. For getting out and about, the facility arranges transportation, whether it's a scheduled outing or just a trip to appointments, and there's parking available.
Housekeeping, laundry on each floor, and dry cleaning services mean residents don't have to worry about chores. There's a garden, walking paths, and cozy outdoor spots for fresh air. Residents have a private place to call their own but plenty of spaces to gather, like a library, movie theater, and game room. Delaware Highlands Asst Living supports independent as well as assisted living, memory care, and even short-term stays with specialized help if memory or more skilled care becomes needed. They base care plans on each person's needs, do wellness monitoring, and always focus on supporting independence while staying ready to help. The staff includes nurses and aides for round-the-clock care, and the atmosphere is friendly and home-like, with daily activities meant to keep life interesting and meaningful. With a 4.2 out of 5 rating from six reviews, it's likely folks have found it a decent place to settle in, especially if affordability is a concern and a good range of care levels is needed.
