Pricing ranges from
    $5,686 – 7,391/month

    Watercrest at Cherry Creek

    8200 E Pawnee St #126, Wichita, KS 67207
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

    Bright apartment, great staff, activities

    I moved into Cherry Creek and have been very happy. My bright apartment with a sliding glass door and kitchenette is comfortable, and the food is really good. Staff-especially resident director Jake-were caring and helped me settle in; residents are friendly. The community is clean and active with bingo, dances, church services, shopping trips, an on-site store and monthly casino outings that keep people busy. Meds are handled on time and I feel respected-I highly recommend Cherry Creek.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.05·(21)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.0
    • Staff

      2.6
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      2.5

    Pros

    • Caring and compassionate direct-care staff
    • Engaged and social resident community
    • Robust activities program (bingo, dances, outings, church, casino trips)
    • Respectful staff–resident interactions
    • Supportive move-in and orientation assistance
    • Well-lit apartments with sliding glass doors
    • Convenient kitchenettes in select units
    • Pleasant common-area programming
    • On-time medication administration in many cases
    • Affordable pricing and value-oriented options
    • Ongoing remodeling and facility updates
    • Accessible on-site convenience store and services

    Cons

    • Sanitation concerns in some units and common areas
    • Pest-control concerns in some units
    • Inconsistent food quality and meal-service continuity
    • Inconsistent medication management and administration
    • Staffing instability and variable CNA performance
    • Facility maintenance and repair delays
    • Management and communication inconsistencies
    • Gaps in resident financial safeguards and billing practices
    • Odor concerns in hallways and select areas

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews describe a facility with clear strengths in social programming and person-centered interactions alongside recurring operational weaknesses. Many reviewers praised the community atmosphere: staff and residents who are friendly, a range of activities (bingo, dances, church services, shopping and casino outings), and supportive move-in assistance that helps new residents settle. Apartments with good natural light, sliding glass doors and kitchenettes are highlighted as attractive living features, and several accounts emphasize affordability and an active, engaged daily life.

    Care quality perceptions are mixed. Numerous accounts describe caring, attentive caregivers and reliable medication timing, while others point to inconsistent CNA performance, missed or delayed bedside checks, and concerns about medication administration practices. These accounts suggest variability in day-to-day clinical reliability rather than a uniform standard of care. A small number of serious allegations—including theft and incidents that prompted police involvement—were mentioned; these elevate concerns about accountability and resident safety and underscore the need to review the facility’s incident response and financial controls.

    Dining and housekeeping impressions vary across reviewers. Some residents report good meals and clean, well-decorated common areas, whereas others describe inconsistent meal service and sanitation shortcomings in specific units or corridors. Several comments referenced pest-control problems and persistent odors in particular areas; combined with reports of deferred maintenance (leaks, loose fixtures, cabinetry/closet issues), these observations point to uneven facility upkeep.

    Management and operational leadership are recurring focal points. Multiple reviewers noted turnover, defensive or unhelpful front-line administration, inconsistent information from staff, and staff pay or staffing cuts that correspond with changes in service quality. These patterns are associated with communication gaps between families and leadership, and with concerns about billing and eviction practices that families should review closely.

    For prospective residents and families: the facility offers strong social programming, a friendly community, and some well-appointed apartments, which many find valuable. At the same time, consider touring multiple unit types, asking for recent inspection or pest-control records, reviewing incident-response and medication administration protocols, and requesting clear explanations of billing and resident financial protections. Those steps will help assess whether the facility’s operational weaknesses are being addressed and whether the community’s strengths align with an individual’s care and lifestyle needs.

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    Location

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    Watercrest at Cherry Creek is located at 8200 E Pawnee St #126, Wichita, KS, 67207.

    About Watercrest at Cherry Creek

    Watercrest At Cherry Creek is a senior living community that gives folks choices for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, so people can stay in the same place as their needs change over time, and they do offer the kind of help you'd expect, like assistance with daily activities, medication management, meals cooked for you, and the type of personal care some people need when getting older gets harder. The community has studio and one-bedroom apartments for both independent living and assisted living, with semi-private options if you want to share space, and there are also board and care homes in quiet residential neighborhoods for people wanting smaller, more personal settings. It's set up so folks who are active can take part in social activities and enjoy resort-style amenities, but if someone has health issues or gets out of the hospital, there's also skilled nursing with round-the-clock medical care, rehabilitation, and wound care for those who need more support. For people living with Alzheimer's or dementia, Watercrest At Cherry Creek has a dedicated memory care area, which stays secure for safety, offers 24-hour support, and uses memory-enhancing activities and specialized programming to help residents stay engaged. The memory care and assisted living areas focus on routines that make daily life easier and aim to help everyone hold onto as much independence as possible, and everything's personalized to meet different levels of health, activity, or support. The facility covers a wide range of senior needs, offering a chance for folks to age in place whether they need just a bit of help or full medical and memory care, all with a steady emphasis on making sure residents feel safe and respected throughout their time at the community.

    People often ask...

    Watercrest at Cherry Creek offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,686 per month.

    Watercrest at Cherry Creek offers assisted living and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 8200 E Pawnee St #126, Wichita, KS 67207.

    No, Watercrest at Cherry Creek does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Kansas, the Department for Aging & Disability Services licenses adult care homes and assisted living facilities and posts the statements of deficiency from its surveys.

    License numberN087043
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    LicenseeCARRINGTON AT CHERRY CREEK

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