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Onaga Operator in Onaga, KS

Onaga Operator is a nursing home community in Onaga, KS.

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Onaga Operator Onaga Operator

500 Western Street, Onaga, KS 66521

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

4.7 from 38 reviews
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Overall Review of Onaga Operator

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Food and dining feel solid

Meals and dining are consistently described as a positive part of day-to-day life.

Residents describe the food as good and note that the kitchen can accommodate special preferences when possible. Families also mention enjoying meals together, including lunch on Sundays. This fits with the community offering restaurant-style dining, along with options for special dietary needs.

common 25 reviews mention this

Staff keep residents safe and cared for

Caregivers are repeatedly described as kind, attentive, and focused on safety.

Across reviews, residents and families emphasize caring staff who keep people safe and respond promptly when help is needed. Several comments point to proactive monitoring and getting support quickly, including avoiding long waits to see medical providers. Residents also describe professional, individualized care that includes medication management and assistance with daily needs.

common 12 reviews mention this

A homey, family-like atmosphere

Residents describe a homey community where people feel like family.

Multiple reviews say the environment feels welcoming and personal, with residents building relationships and becoming part of a close-knit group. People also talk about rooms and spaces feeling comfortable, with encouragement to bring belongings that help make it feel like home. The staff focus on making both residents and visitors feel supported and included.

common 8 reviews mention this

Activities and outings are a routine

Residents and visitors consistently mention engaging activities and community outings.

Reviews describe a steady schedule of activities, including social events like happy hour, bingo, and birthday gatherings. Several residents and families mention going on outings, such as shopping trips and seasonal outings. Others also talk about visiting in support of residents’ daily activity and enjoying fun events during the week.

common 2 reviews mention this

Healthcare access is close by

Residents describe being near nearby medical care when needs come up.

At least two reviews mention that the facility is only a short distance from local hospitals and providers. One review also connects that closeness to getting medical attention without long waits.

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Features

Housing

  • 40 resident community capacity 40 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 available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Congregational United Church (0.1 miles)
  • First Congregational UCC Onaga (0.1 miles)
  • New Hope Lutheran Church (0.2 miles)
  • St Vincent De Paul Rectory (0.3 miles)
  • St Vincent De Paul Church (0.4 miles)
  • Fellowship Baptist Church (0.4 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (0.5 miles)

Parks

  • The Park (0.2 miles)
  • Pottawatomie Lake Number 1 Westmoreland (14.2 miles)
  • Wamego City Park (21.1 miles)
  • Yellow Brick Road (21.2 miles)
  • Rafters Park (23.1 miles)
  • City of Holton Parks & Rec (23.4 miles)
  • Nebo State Fishing Lake (23.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Community Hospital Onaga And St Marys Campus (0.3 miles)
  • Community Hospital Onaga (0.3 miles)
  • Wamego Health Center & Wamego Family Clinic (21.3 miles)
  • Wamego City Hospital (21.3 miles)
  • St Mary's Health Center (21.8 miles)
  • Holton Community Hospital (22.6 miles)
  • Holton Family Medicine (22.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sportsman's Tavern (0.5 miles)
  • Lillis Tavern (10.5 miles)
  • Homeplace Cafe (16.8 miles)
  • Highway 9 Pizza & Grill (19.6 miles)
  • Kreem Kup Drive In (20.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (20.7 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (20.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Charlies (5.4 miles)
  • South Forty Cafe (14.3 miles)
  • Dutch's Place (16.3 miles)
  • Paramour Coffee (21.3 miles)
  • Stavropoulos John (22.8 miles)
  • Hotspot (23.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • The West Pharm (14.4 miles)
  • Wamego Drug Store (21.2 miles)
  • St Marys Pharmacy (21.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Community Healthcare System (14.5 miles)
  • Cotton O'Neil Wamego (20.8 miles)
  • Vision Source Optical Perspectives (20.9 miles)
  • Wamego Family Health Care (21.3 miles)
  • Wamego Family Physicians (21.3 miles)
  • St Marys Family Practice PA (21.3 miles)
  • Family Practice Associates (21.6 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (21.2 miles)

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