Presbyterian Manors VI is an assisted living community in Salina, KS.
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2601 East Crawford Street, Salina, KS 67401
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.9 from 27 reviews
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Overall Review of Presbyterian Manors VI
common20 reviews mention this
Staff compassion is a recurring theme
Residents and families frequently describe staff as kind and attentive in daily care.
Many reviewers say the staff show compassion, respect, and responsiveness, including nurses, aides, and therapy teams. Several also describe care that felt personal—checking in with family, supporting transitions between care levels, and taking time to assist with daily needs. A minority of reviews are the opposite, describing unkindness, lack of compassion, and poor individualized care. Even among those negative experiences, the complaint centers on care delivery and follow-through rather than the setting itself.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Food quality is mixed
Dining experiences are uneven, with both praise for choice and complaints about meals.
Some residents and families describe meals they enjoyed and note that residents can choose what to eat. Other reviewers report problems such as sub-par food, missed meal items, and concerns about meal quality during certain periods. In the negative comments, food is mentioned alongside broader dissatisfaction with care and staffing. Overall, dining shows up as a frequent point of contrast across reviews.
common3 reviews mention this
Activities and exercise matter
Reviews highlight daily activities and exercise as part of life there.
Several reviewers say their loved ones stayed engaged through scheduled activities and exercise classes. One description includes social mealtimes and the resident participating in group activities. Another highlights enjoying outdoor views and taking part in outings like buggy rides around a pond. This matches the way the community presents community-sponsored and scheduled daily activities.
differentiator3 reviews mention this
Memory care receives specific attention
Dementia and memory care show up in multiple reviews with emphasis on patience.
A few reviewers describe early-stage dementia and say staff showed patience and kindness with day-to-day needs. Another review explicitly mentions memory care as part of the overall experience for a family member. One family also describes how the staff supported a smoother move from assisted living to the healthcare side when more care was needed. Taken together, residents appear to receive tailored support as conditions change.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Call response and staffing draw complaints
Some families report missed call-for-help moments and concerns about staffing levels.
A few reviews describe situations where calls for assistance were not answered, including a case where a resident laid on the driveway before getting help from neighbors. Others mention not enough staff to meet patient needs and say the overall responsiveness fell short. One review ties these problems to understaffing and training/accountability concerns, contrasting with the experience earlier in their family’s tenure. These comments stand out as the clearest operational complaints.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.
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50 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Skilled Nursing Facility
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
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Compassionate staff, engaging activities, and well-maintained facilities.
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