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Independent Living

Independent Living

517 North Monroe Street, Smith Center, KS 66967

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

Assisted Living Independent Living

Features

Housing

  • 96 resident community capacity 96 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • 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

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

The independent living community in Smith Center, KS offers a range of amenities and care services to support a vibrant and comfortable lifestyle. Residents can take advantage of the beauty salon for personal grooming needs, or enjoy their favorite shows with cable or satellite TV in their fully furnished accommodations.

For transportation needs, the community provides convenient options such as community-operated transportation and transportation arrangements for non-medical purposes. Additionally, transportation to doctors' appointments is available to ensure residents have easy access to healthcare.

The community features various spaces for socializing and relaxation, including a gaming room, small library, and outdoor space for enjoying fresh air. A computer center is available for residents who want to stay connected online with Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access.

Residents can enjoy delicious meals in the dining room with restaurant-style dining and special dietary restrictions catered to. Housekeeping services are provided to ensure a clean living environment.

Care needs are met with 24-hour call system and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing, assistance with transfers, and medication management. The mental wellness program focuses on supporting residents' emotional well-being.

Engaging activities are plentiful within the community with fitness programs, planned day trips, resident-run activities, and scheduled daily activities organized by the staff. Concierge services are available to assist residents with any additional needs they may have.

The location of this independent living community offers convenience with cafes, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, places of worship, theaters nearby, ensuring that residents have access to essential services and entertainment options. Nearby hospitals provide peace of mind knowing medical care is readily accessible when needed.

Overall, this assisted living community provides a supportive environment that promotes independence while offering various amenities and care services tailored to meet individual needs.

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Smith Center, Kansas offers a variety of amenities for senior living. With multiple places of worship nearby such as St Mary's Catholic Church and First Christian Church, residents have easy access to spiritual fulfillment. There are also several restaurants within walking distance, providing convenient dining options like Pizza Hut and Subway. For medical needs, there are pharmacies like Midwest Family Health and hospitals like Smith County Memorial Hospital in close proximity. Additionally, the area features recreational opportunities with Indian Creek State Wildlife Management Area for outdoor activities. Overall, this neighborhood offers a blend of services that cater to the needs of seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment.

Places of Worship

  • St Mary's Catholic Church (0.1 miles)
  • Evangelical Free Chr-Parsonage (0.2 miles)
  • First Christian Church (0.2 miles)
  • First Presbyterian Church (0.4 miles)
  • Defying Dust (0.4 miles)
  • Thornburg Church (0.4 miles)
  • New Covenant Church of the Harvest (0.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Pizza Hut (0.3 miles)
  • Ingleboro Bed & Breakfast (0.3 miles)
  • Pete's (0.3 miles)
  • Subway (0.4 miles)
  • Pooche's (0.4 miles)
  • Pooches Bar & Grill (0.5 miles)
  • Las Canteras (0.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Wildlife Espresso (0.4 miles)
  • Second Cup Cafe & Pastries (0.5 miles)
  • Bull City Cafe (23.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Midwest Family Health (0.4 miles)
  • Corner Drug & Gift (23.3 miles)
  • Mainstreet Drug (24.4 miles)
  • Main Street Health Mart Pharmacy (24.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Beaver Creek Taxidermy (0.5 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (0.7 miles)
  • Osborne Airport (24.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Center Theatre (0.5 miles)
  • Rosebowl Playhouse & Theatre (23.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Smith County Family Practice (0.8 miles)
  • Downs Clinic (23.3 miles)
  • Sharpe Memorial Clinic (24.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Smith County Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles)
  • Smith County Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles)
  • Franklin County Memorial Hospital (23.7 miles)
  • Fcmh Pool Medical Clinic (23.7 miles)
  • Osborne County Memorial Hospital (24.4 miles)

Parks

  • Indian Creek State Wildlife Management Area (23.9 miles)

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