Homestead Assisted Living of Shawnee sits quietly on Midland Drive in Shawnee, Kansas, and has been part of the Midwest Health Family of Communities since it opened back in December 2000, and honestly, what stands out right away is that this community isn't built up or flashy, instead it's a single-level building with just 48 private apartments so everything's on the ground floor and moving around is pretty easy, especially for folks who have trouble with stairs. It offers different kinds of care including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, so you'll see people living at their own pace or getting some help as needed, and the staff routinely checks in and updates care plans so everyone's needs get met as those needs change over time.
Residents get help with things like bathing, dressing, hygiene, and keeping track of medication, so even if someone needs a little more help one month than they did the last, those needs get met. Meals are home-cooked each day, three times, and there's weekly housekeeping, laundry, and all the maintenance-inside and outside-is handled by staff, so people don't have to worry about keeping things up themselves. There are several floor plan options and apartments are private, so residents can make these spaces their own by bringing in furniture and personal belongings, and there are common areas including a courtyard where even pets get some room to play, so it feels a bit more like home.
They have scheduled transportation for doctor appointments and group shopping trips, and for folks who want to stay engaged, there is a calendar full of art projects, games, trips, and social events, plus there's a special musical luncheon series called "Love In The Afternoon" that's been running for ten seasons now. There's always a focus on keeping people active, offering plenty of social, recreational, and educational programs to fit all interests and abilities, and loved ones can visit easily, which adds to the friendly, homelike atmosphere this place is known for. Staff are licensed, professional, and stay attentive, and there's a strong feeling of everyone knowing one another, probably because it's a smaller, privately-owned, family-operated community that doesn't have the big, busy feeling some larger places do.
Homestead Assisted Living of Shawnee has had zero deficiencies in the past five Kansas state surveys, which shows the staff work hard to provide a safe, secure place for seniors to live. Amenities include meals, devotional options offsite, daily activities onsite, and indoor gathering spaces, plus all the usual services older folks need as they try to keep their independence but also appreciate-or need- a helping hand now and then.
