Dooley Center

801 South 8Th Street, Atchison, KS 66002

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

Skilled Nursing Facility

Features

Housing

  • 44 resident community capacity 44 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

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
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

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
  • 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
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

The Dooley Center in Atchison, KS is a vibrant and welcoming assisted living community that offers a wide range of amenities and care services to meet the needs of its residents. The center provides a comfortable and fully furnished living environment, with cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi/high-speed internet, and telephone access for residents to stay connected with their loved ones.

Residents can enjoy delicious meals in the dining room, where restaurant-style dining is provided, as well as special dietary restrictions catered for. Additionally, there is a small library available for residents who enjoy reading.

The Dooley Center also offers various care services to ensure the wellbeing of its residents. With 24-hour supervision and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers, residents can feel confident in their safety and independence. The staff also provide medication management and offer support through a mental wellness program.

In terms of location, the Dooley Center enjoys proximity to many essential establishments. With two cafes nearby, residents have options for enjoying meals outside of the center. There are also three parks nearby where residents can take walks or enjoy outdoor activities. Pharmacies, physicians' offices, and restaurants are all conveniently located within easy reach. In addition, transportation services are available for those who require assistance getting around town.

For spiritual nourishment and connection to the community, there are numerous places of worship available nearby. And should any medical emergencies arise, there is a hospital in close proximity as well.

Overall, the Dooley Center provides an enriching and supportive environment for seniors seeking assisted living services in Atchison, KS. With its array of amenities and care services tailored to individual needs, residents can enjoy a fulfilling life while receiving the assistance they require.

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Kex Rx (0.6 miles)
  • Weston Pharmacy (15 miles)
  • DC Drug (16.3 miles)
  • Winchester Pharmacy (17.5 miles)
  • Stevenson Family Pharmacy (17.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Pizza Hut (0.4 miles)
  • Young Dragon Chinese Restaurant (0.5 miles)
  • Paolucci's (0.5 miles)
  • Lopez De Mexico (0.6 miles)
  • Antonia's Taqueria (0.6 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.6 miles)
  • Paolucci Restaurant & Lounge (0.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Atchison Taxi Service (0.5 miles)
  • Amelia Earhart Airport (K59) (3.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Faith Valley-Atchison (0.5 miles)
  • Faith Valley Atchison Church of God (0.5 miles)
  • Trinity Episcopal Church (0.6 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (0.7 miles)
  • Cornerstone Seventh Day Adventist Church (0.7 miles)
  • Sacred Heart Variety Store (0.7 miles)
  • Atchison United Methodist Church (0.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Gateway to Kansas Shops & Old Fashion Soda Fountain & Grill (0.7 miles)
  • The Sunflower (0.8 miles)
  • Feed Store Cafe (16.3 miles)

Physicians

  • St Joseph Oncology (0.7 miles)
  • Eye Specialist of Atchison (0.7 miles)
  • Ricardo Ramos, MD (1.1 miles)
  • Atchison Family Medicine (1.1 miles)
  • Atchison Hospital (1.1 miles)
  • Nortonville Medical Clinic (14.6 miles)
  • Family Medical Center-Effingham (14.7 miles)

Parks

  • Veterans Memorial Park (0.8 miles)
  • Riverfront and Independence Parks (1.1 miles)
  • Reisner Park (1.1 miles)
  • Little Bean Marsh State Natural (6.9 miles)
  • Lancaster Saddle Club (9.7 miles)
  • Wathena Ballpark (17.4 miles)
  • Weston Bend State Park (17.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Atchison Hospital Ems (1.8 miles)
  • Heartland Health (16.2 miles)
  • Jefferson County Memorial Hospital (17.5 miles)
  • F.W. Huston Medical Center (17.5 miles)

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