Glen Carr House Costs & Pricing
At Glen Carr House, the monthly costs for various room types reflect a commitment to providing quality care in a welcoming environment. The semi-private room is priced at $4,985, which is slightly higher than the Sedgwick County average of $4,937 and substantially above the statewide average of $4,562. For those opting for a studio suite, the monthly cost rises to $6,150, significantly exceeding both local and state benchmarks of $4,121 and $4,094 respectively. While Glen Carr House's rates are on the higher end compared to its county and state counterparts, they may be justified by enhanced services or amenities offered within this supportive living community.
| Floor plans | Glen Carr House | Sedgwick County | Kansas |
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| Semi-Private | $4,985 | $4,937 | $4,562 |
| Studio | $6,150 | $4,121 | $4,094 |
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Overall Review of Glen Carr House
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27 reviews mention this
Staff care is a consistent theme
Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring, responsive, and communicative.
Across many reviews, families say the staff provides compassionate care, treats residents with respect, and keeps loved ones and families informed about care changes. Several reviewers also mention staff being friendly, professional, and supportive day-to-day, including during dementia and end-of-life situations. A few negative reviews criticize specific staff and management interactions, mask compliance, or staffing practices, but even those are focused on how care is delivered rather than whether residents are cared for at all.
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9 reviews mention this
Memory care programming stands out
Memory care support is a major focus, with dementia-specific activities described by residents and families.
Multiple reviewers specifically call out Glen Carr House as a memory care setting for Alzheimer’s and dementia, and they describe an experience built around dementia needs. Families mention residents being engaged with activities, including specific examples like dominoes participation, and they link the setting to improved alertness compared with a previous community. A couple of reviews, however, express serious concerns about medication choices used for dementia behaviors, which is tied to care outcomes rather than the overall memory care concept.
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9 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
Reviews repeatedly mention that residents have ongoing opportunities to stay active.
Several families describe a steady flow of activities and note that residents seem happy, engaged, and able to participate. Some reviewers highlight staff-led activity programming and residents joining in games and day-to-day events, which helps create a family-like atmosphere. In the more critical reviews, the concerns shift away from activities and toward facility updates, communication, or other aspects of care delivery.
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2 reviews mention this
Costs feel high and tiered
Pricing is a recurring concern, with reviewers describing steep increases for higher needs.
Two reviews call out the cost as too high for what they felt was provided, and one reviewer also says the community’s pricing steps up depending on care needs. This theme is separate from the day-to-day care comments, with families largely focused on value and how costs change as needs increase.
caveat
2 reviews mention this
Medication outcomes raise concerns
Some families report negative outcomes tied to medication used for dementia agitation.
Two separate reviews describe pulling a loved one out of the community after medication was used to address restlessness and agitation in dementia. In both accounts, families characterize the change as worsening behavior and increased sedation compared with how the resident was prior to that medication. These reviews focus on medication effectiveness and side effects, rather than general staff warmth or general cleanliness.
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8 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and comfort are mixed
Many reviews mention cleanliness and a home-like feel, while others describe outdated or dim spaces.
Several families describe the facility as clean, comfortable, and having a home-like atmosphere, and they also praise safety and precautions during restrictions. Other reviews mention facility updates being needed, with complaints that lighting and patio areas feel dull or uninviting for residents. There are also negative tour impressions describing the facility as dirty and dark, which contrasts with the more positive homey and clean descriptions.
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.
56 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Activities off-site
Air-conditioning
Bath tubs
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services on-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Ground floor units
Handicap accessible
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Wichita Mid-Continent (12 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Incontinence care
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Extensive on-site amenities and around-the-clock care (salon, dining, fitness, transportation, meds/ADL support).
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