Home Away from Home Senior Living sits at 6403 E Marjorie St. in Wichita, KS, and the place does have a calm, home-like feeling with rooms set up for privacy, either private or semi-private, and some small studios that are simple and easy for residents to move about in, you know, nothing too fancy but comfortable. There are eight assisted living units, and their Marjorie's Home care center on the same property offers both assisted living and memory care along with other senior care options under one roof since it's a Continuing Care Retirement Community, or CCRC as they're called, so people can stay as their needs change. They take care of daily needs like helping with medicine, bathing, dressing, moving around, getting in and out of bed or chairs, and even spoon feeding when needed, and that's a relief because everybody needs a different level of help as time goes by.
Staff are on site all day and night, and nurses are on hand, with a doctor available on call, and they've set up systems like emergency alerts and secure doors so folks with dementia or memory troubles don't wander or get lost, actually, they've got special bracelets with alarms and an entire separate building for memory care, built just for people living with Alzheimer's and similar issues, which is something families find reassuring. They've got staff trained to work with behaviors like exit-seeking or acting out, and they help with basics like reminders for grooming, toileting, and transfers, using lifts for those who need them. On the health side, they can deal with diabetes management, blood sugar checks, incontinence care, high acuity support, and they work with home health and pharmacy services. There are hospice and respite care options for families who need a break or extra support, and short-term stays are possible, which sometimes helps out caregivers who are stretched thin.
Rooms are wheelchair accessible, and showers are set up the same way. You'll find both private laundry and housekeeping, and the rooms are all furnished right from the start, but if someone wants to bring a few things from home, that's usually fine. Meals are cooked by a chef, and they handle special diets like for diabetes or allergies, with all-day dining and snacks, and they've got a private dining room if a family wants to visit for a meal. There's a games room, movie nights, and social activities, including devotional services and community activities both onsite and out in the Wichita area, plus a wellness center and scheduled exercise.
Outdoors, you'll see landscaped gardens, a greenhouse, walking paths, and areas to sit and visit, and they let residents bring pets along as long as it's safe for everyone, which makes people feel less lonely. Transportation's available for appointments or outings, though sometimes at an extra cost, and there's parking for those still driving. Prices for a one-bedroom start around $5,000 and about $4,000 for semi-private, which is about average for the area when factoring in the staffing and care. They've kept a caregiver to resident ratio that's safe and required by state regulations since they're licensed under Kansas license # B087202, passing health and safety checks as needed.
You'll see folks there at all different stages of aging, some living mostly independent and some with high needs-some get their speech therapy or behavioral help right there, and care plans are pretty customized, changing over time as more help's needed or if health changes. All the meals, social events, health services, and extra touches like laundry help or pet-friendly rooms add up, and even though nothing's ever perfect, Home Away from Home Senior Living really does try hard to cover most needs for seniors wanting to live safely, comfortably, and with a little dignity left.
