Senior Living in Cherokee County, Kansas
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Cherokee County
4 communities licensed by the state of Kansas. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Haven | Baxter Springs | Assisted Living | — | — |
| Medicalodges Columbus (Assisted Living) | Columbus | Assisted Living | — | — |
| The Autumn Place | Columbus | Assisted Living | — | — |
| The Autumn Place Memory Care Unit | Columbus | Assisted Living | — | — |
Also in Cherokee County, from public records: 6 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in Kansas costs a median of $5,975 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in Kansas: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Income-restricted senior apartments in Cherokee County
6 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Springs Senior Residences | Baxter Springs | 16 | Bell Management |
| Central Apartments | Columbus | 32 | Columbus Housing |
| Columbus Seniors | Columbus | 16 | Bell Management |
| Lakeview Apartments | Galena | 24 | Bell Management |
| Senior Citizens Village | Baxter Springs | 52 | Mike Kaufmann |
| Sun Crest View | Weir | 12 | Sek-Cap Housing |
Nursing homes in Cherokee County
3 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galena Nursing & Rehab Center | Galena | ★★★★☆ | 45 | For profit - Corporation |
| Quaker Hill Manor | Baxter Springs | ★★★★☆ | 53 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Medicalodges Columbus (Skilled Nursing) | Columbus | ★★★☆☆ | 45 | For profit - Corporation |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.
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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.