Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shawnee, KS

Average senior living costs in Shawnee, Kansas, range from $3,469 per month for independent living to $5,987 for a one-bedroom room in a nursing home. There are plenty of options in between, including assisted living at $5,056 per month and memory care at $4,966 per month. Whatever your needs, Shawnee offers diverse choices to fit different lifestyles and financial considerations.

On average, assisted living costs $5,056 per month in Shawnee, which is more than some other cities in the area, including Fairway ($5,001 per month) and Westwood Hills ($4,996 per month). However, Shawnee assisted living costs are higher than the average cost for both Kansas ($4,947 per month) and the United States as a whole ($4,546 per month).
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Shawnee compares to Kansas and the national average:

There are many choices for senior living in Kansas. The state is home to 228 facilities, while Shawnee has 8 communities, and the area surrounding Shawnee has 183 options.

In Shawnee, Kansas, seniors consist of 33.5% of the city's population of 67,671. This demographic includes 13.1% in their 50s, 10.8% in their 60s, 6.5% in their 70s, and 3.1% who are 80 and above. The gender distribution slightly leans toward females, with 51.4% female and 48.6% male. Maritally, 58.5% of seniors in Shawnee are married, 9.9% are divorced, 27.9% have never married, and 3.6% are widowed, highlighting a community with diverse relationship statuses. Among its residents, 81.7% identify as White, 7.8% as Hispanic, and 6.7% as Black. Additionally, 5.2% are mixed race, 3.3% are Asian, with smaller segments making up 0.2% Native American and 2.8% identifying as other, painting a vibrant picture of Shawnee's cultural diversity.