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Hillside Village Of Desoto

Hillside Village Of Desoto is an assisted living community in Desoto, KS.

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and elegant lighting.
  • Building

    A single-story building with a flagpole and a well-maintained lawn in front.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom featuring two beds, a lamp, and framed artwork on the walls.
  • Landscaping

    A well-maintained residential building with a flag in the foreground and lush green landscaping.
  • Lighting

    A beautifully illuminated outdoor pergola, perfect for evening gatherings.
  • Garden

    A cozy outdoor pavilion with comfortable seating, perfect for enjoying sunny days in the garden.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy outdoor seating area featuring modern wicker furniture and a stylish coffee table.
  • Outdoor

    Welcome sign of Hillside Village of De Soto, highlighting its focus on community and healthcare.
  • Patio

    A cozy outdoor patio area under a wooden gazebo, perfect for relaxation and gatherings.
  • Exterior

    A sunny day at a care facility, showcasing the well-maintained lawn and welcoming entrance.
  • Outdoor Seating

    A beautifully designed wooden pergola providing a cozy outdoor seating area.

33600 West 85Th Street, Desoto, KS 66018

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.8 from 53 reviews
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Overall Review of Hillside Village Of Desoto

common 10 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept setting stands out

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the facility as very clean.

Multiple reviews mention a clean, well-kept environment and note details like pleasant smells and a welcoming look. A few reviewers also call out cleanliness as part of what made the move feel easier, including during early visits. One negative review directly complains about filth and neglect, which is the main outlier to the otherwise consistent cleanliness feedback.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe a steady schedule of activities and outings.

Reviews often mention regular activities, including scheduled events and excursions, and they describe residents staying busy. Several families highlight social benefits like friendships and a community feel supported by activities and an activity director. The engagement theme also shows up alongside visits describing daily life, not just the initial tour experience.

common 7 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy support feels attentive

Reviews frequently mention therapy and rehab that encourages progress.

Several reviewers describe attentive nursing and therapy teams, including support aimed at recovery after falls and hospital stays. Families also mention a rehab program making a noticeable difference, and they describe therapy staff as encouraging while still being straightforward about progress. One criticism centers on rehabilitation planning and exercise routines not matching what was expected, which is the only recurring negative within this theme.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food quality and diet accuracy vary

Dining satisfaction is mixed, with diet questions raising concerns.

A few reviews are positive about food and nutrition during care. However, others report serious problems, including complaints that the food was awful and that promised dietary restrictions could not be guaranteed. In one case, the reviewer ties that diet mismatch to worsening health shortly after admission.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 49 resident community capacity 49 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Cedar Creek Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Byrne's Pharmacy (6.9 miles)
  • Auburn Pharmacy (7 miles)
  • DeGoler Pharmacy (7.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (7.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (7.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8.8 miles)

Parks

  • Kill Creek Streamway Dog Park (1.2 miles)
  • Kill Creek Park (4.1 miles)
  • Buffalo Meadows Park (7.5 miles)
  • Garrett Park (8.4 miles)
  • Shawnee Mission Dog Park (9.2 miles)
  • Shawnee Mission Park (10.5 miles)
  • City of Gardner Celebration Park (11.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Mill Creek Community Church (6.2 miles)
  • First Christian Church (7.6 miles)
  • Gardner Church of the Nazarene (10.9 miles)
  • Tonganoxie United Methodist Church (11.1 miles)
  • Lenexa Baptist Church (11.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Heartland Primary Care - Prairie Star Pkwy. - Sunflower Medical Group (6.4 miles)
  • Eudora Family Care (6.9 miles)
  • Eudora Family Care (7.1 miles)
  • Pediatric Associates At College Point (7.2 miles)
  • Olathe Health Pediatrics (7.2 miles)
  • Mid-America Physicians Chartered (7.3 miles)
  • Women's & Family Care (7.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sonic Drive-In (7 miles)
  • McDonald's (7.4 miles)
  • Nick and Jake's (7.4 miles)
  • Red Fortune Chinese Restaurant (7.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (9.2 miles)
  • El Potro Mexican Cafe (9.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (9.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Ten & Two Coffee Bar (7.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (11.5 miles)
  • Groundhouse Coffee (11.7 miles)

Theaters

  • B & B Theatres (10.9 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Studio 28 (12.1 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (11.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • KVC Hospitals (11.5 miles)
  • Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital (11.6 miles)
  • Olathe Medical Center (11.8 miles)

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