Presbyterian Manors VIII in Emporia, KS

Presbyterian Manors VIII is an assisted living community in Emporia, KS.

Information last verified: February 18, 2026

2300 Industrial Road, Emporia, KS 66801

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

4.7 from 58 reviews

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Overall Review of Presbyterian Manors VIII

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff feels attentive and kind

Residents and families consistently describe staff as kind, attentive, and responsive.

Across reviews, people mention friendly staff who answer questions, communicate, and provide help when needs come up. Several residents and families describe care that feels personal—knowing people by name and paying attention to daily wellbeing. Even in the less positive reviews, the common thread is staffing pressure, not an overall lack of concern from individuals.

common 12 reviews mention this

Activities and events keep busy

Residents describe an active schedule with activities they can join.

Multiple reviews highlight community-sponsored activities and events, including seasonal gatherings like Halloween and Easter. People describe interactive setups, games, and residents who are included rather than left out. Reviews from families and volunteers also point to engagement for both residents and the wider community.

common 5 reviews mention this

Meals and kitchen earn praise

Residents mention consistently positive meals and kitchen service.

Several reviews call out food as good or wonderful, including praise for the kitchen team and a chef. Meal preparation and service are also part of the services offered. Some dining mentions are diet-focused as well, including diabetes and special dietary restrictions.

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Care options span multiple levels

Families describe a clear path across independent, assisted, and nursing care.

Reviews describe experiences moving through different levels of care at the same community, including independent living, assisted living, and nursing care. Families say questions are handled quickly as needs change, and they credit staff with smooth transitions. The community also offers assistance with activities of daily living and medication management, along with a 24-hour call and supervision system.

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Some reviews cite short staffing

A minority of reviewers report problems related to staffing levels.

Two reviews are critical and both mention being short staffed. One reviewer also raises concerns about how employees and residents are treated. These comments stand apart from the many accounts of supportive, responsive staff.

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Features

Housing

50 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

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

Care Services

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

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

Medicine Shoppe (0.1 miles)
Walgreens (0.6 miles)
Medicine Shoppe (1.2 miles)
Haag Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Graves Drug Co. (2.2 miles)
Graves Drugs (2.2 miles)

Restaurants

Braum's (0.2 miles)
McDonald's (0.3 miles)
Panda Express (0.3 miles)
Spangles (0.4 miles)
Burger King (0.4 miles)
Ichiban Asian Bistro (0.7 miles)
Rainbo Baking Co. (0.8 miles)

Transportation

Bus Stop (0.2 miles)
Budget Truck Rental (1.6 miles)
Hertz Rent A Car (1.6 miles)
Alamo (1.7 miles)
Dz Cab Line (2.6 miles)
BNSF Ellinor (7.1 miles)

Physicians

Audiology Clinic (0.6 miles)
Reynolds & Anliker Eye Physicians & Surgeons (0.9 miles)
Advanced Eye Surgery Center (0.9 miles)
Central Care Cancer Center (1.2 miles)
Flint Hills Family Medicine (1.3 miles)
Derek Joseph Brown (1.3 miles)
Newman Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (1.3 miles)

Places of Worship

First Assembly of God Emporia (0.8 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (1 miles)
12th Ave Baptist Church (1.1 miles)
Calvary Baptist Church (1.5 miles)
Church of Christ (1.7 miles)
Apostolic Tabernacle (1.7 miles)
First Congregational Church (1.8 miles)

Cafes

S & S Cafe (1.3 miles)
Cowboy Cafe (1.6 miles)
Chuck Wagon Cafe (17.3 miles)

Parks

Fremont Park (2.6 miles)
Peter Pan Park (2.7 miles)
Swope Park (17.8 miles)
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (18.7 miles)
Harold Spatz Memorial Park (19.5 miles)
Chase State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area (20.3 miles)

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