Park West Plaza in Wichita, KS, gives seniors a mix of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services in a single-story layout, and you'll see folks living in apartments from small studios up to roomy two-bedroom options, with space going from 425 to 900 square feet, and nearly everything sits on the ground level, so it's easy to get around. You've got walking paths over a mile long, lush gardens, a stocked fishing pond, and plenty of spots to sit outside or walk a pet since they welcome animals, and there's a front driveway for easy drop-offs and pickups, plus covered patios and private verandas for most units. The Manor at Park West Plaza uses a Base Service Plan with housekeeping, laundry, meals, 24-hour staff, and help with daily tasks, and if you need more, there's a Tailored Services option that adds things like bathing, medication reminders, special diets, and help with mobility or memory for those who need it, so you're never stuck with a one-size-fits-all plan.
Assisted living keeps things flexible, aiming for support while letting folks stay independent-there are nurses on duty 24 hours, and people can ask for help with bathing, grooming, or getting around, and if someone's recovering from surgery, they can do short-term respite stays. Memory care happens in a place called Reflections at Park West Plaza, which feels like a cozy home with family-style dining, daily routines, and custom cognitive programs made for people facing dementia or Alzheimer's, plus you get secure courtyards, creek-side or lake views, and certified nursing staff always nearby. All living spaces come with full kitchens-fridge, oven, dishwasher, even washer and dryer-and individual climate controls, so people don't have to give up things they enjoy, and if they'd rather, apartments in assisted living have kitchenettes and walk-in showers for safety.
There's always something happening, whether it's movie nights with popcorn in a TV lounge, arts and crafts in the activity room, devotional services, or outings to museums, fine arts events, restaurants, and shopping trips since stores and a pharmacy are just next door, and there's free scheduled transportation. Food is served in a comfortable dining room three times a day, with snacks and coffee always on hand, and there's a bistro kitchen for casual visits. Medical help is close by with a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing center, 24-hour medication support, regular visits from doctors, podiatrists, and audiologists, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Safety gets attention with regular checks, emergency call systems, wheelchair-friendly showers, and sprinkler systems in every home, plus a storm shelter and smoke detectors.
The activity director keeps people busy with socials, reading groups, music, wine and cheese tastings, and special parties for holidays. There's also a library, media center, hair salon, beauty shop, and barber, and you see religious and support groups, Bible study, and counseling services available for anyone who wants or needs them. People can choose from independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, adult day care, respite care, and memory care, which lets them change care as their needs do, right on the same campus, so there's comfort in knowing you won't have to move far if needs change. Park West Plaza is nonprofit, and the staff works to treat every resident with respect, planning care around what each person needs and wants, to keep everyone as healthy, connected, and comfortable as possible.
