Senior Living in Ellis County, Kansas
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Ellis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Hays | Hays | Assisted Living | — | BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES INC |
| Homestead of Hays | Hays | Assisted Living | — | — |
| The Willow House | Hays | Assisted Living | — | — |
| Via Christi Village Hays | Hays | Assisted Living | — | VIA CHRISTI VILLAGE HAYS KS LLC |
Also in Ellis County, from public records: 4 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 Ellis County
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epworth Towers | Hays | 90 | Key Management |
| Hays Plaza Apartments | Hays | 41 | Hays Plaza Apartments |
| Hays Senior Residences | Hays | 90 | Key Management |
| Spruce Villa | Ellis | 24 | Kustom Bookkeeping |
Nursing homes in Ellis County
3 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Hays | Hays | ★★★★★ | 45 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Good Samaritan Society - Ellis | Ellis | ★★★★☆ | 45 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Via Christi Village Hays KS | Hays | ★☆☆☆☆ | 96 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
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.