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Life Care Center Of Osawatomie

Life Care Center Of Osawatomie is a nursing home community in Osawatomie, KS.

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  • Interior

    An elderly person sitting in a recliner in a nursing home room with a bed and framed pictures on the walls.

  • Decor

    A cozy waiting area with patterned chairs, wall art, and reading materials.

  • Building

    A nursing home facility with a sign, parking lot, and American flag in the background.

  • Trees

    A suburban house with a front yard and trees in an autumn setting.

  • Dining

    An empty dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, ready for guests.

  • Lighting

    A long, brightly lit hallway with paintings on the walls and doors leading to rooms.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A person undergoing rehabilitation on an anti-gravity treadmill with a therapist providing guidance.

  • Salon

    A cozy hair salon interior with styling chairs, a mirror, and salon equipment.

  • Kitchenette

    A spacious rehabilitation room equipped with parallel bars and a kitchenette for physical therapy sessions.

  • Healthcare

    An elderly person in a wheelchair using an exercise machine with the assistance of a caregiver.

  • Fitness

    A person using a fitness machine with assistance from a trainer.

  • Road

    A quaint small town street lined with buildings and parked cars under a partly cloudy sky.

  • Rehabilitation

    An elderly woman is assisted by a therapist during a physical therapy session.

  • Physical Therapy

    An elderly woman is engaged in a rehabilitation activity with the assistance of two healthcare workers.

1615 Parker Avenue, Osawatomie, KS 66064

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

4.1 from 29 reviews
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Overall Review of Life Care Center Of Osawatomie

common 15 reviews mention this

Caregivers feel kind and supportive

Many families describe staff who show patience, dignity, and steady support.

A large share of reviews emphasize how caring staff members treated residents with patience and dignity. Several reviewers also mention regular updates and communication, including calls and help coordinating care through changes in medicine or protocols. Even in critical reviews, residents and families still describe specific interactions—such as disrespectful nursing in one case—making it clear that the day-to-day experience can vary by staff member.

common 7 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy supports real progress

Residents and families frequently credit therapy with helping them regain mobility and function.

Multiple reviews connect improvements to therapy and follow-through, including encouragement to do exercises and progress from mobility limits. Families describing rehab after injuries (including hip, knee, crushed vertebrae, and other complications) mention therapists helping them work toward using a walker or getting out of a wheelchair. A few reviews also note that therapy was a key reason they would recommend the community for rehab.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents get chances to participate in events and group activities.

Several reviews highlight community-sponsored activities that families could attend, including car show events and music-focused celebrations. Others describe residents getting involved regardless of mobility, with staff making sure participants were included. One review also describes residents enjoying and responding positively to the entertainment and interaction.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Food quality is praised and criticized

Dining reviews are mixed, with some residents calling meals excellent and others unhappy with the menu.

Some reviewers say the food was excellent or that dining was one of the better parts of the stay. Others criticize meal quality more directly, including comments that the menu leaves something to be desired or that the food is undesirable. A review also flags a need for improvements with dining experience, while another mentions residents enjoying activities that included food like hotdogs.

  • An empty dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, ready for guests.
caveat 2 reviews mention this

Medical care responsiveness can slip

A couple of reviews raise concerns about how medical issues are handled.

Two reviews point to gaps in medical responsiveness. One resident/family described repeated discomfort concerns not being addressed in a way they felt was sufficient, and another described issues that affected a resident’s care plan after a stroke, including expectations that were not met.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Some rooms and cleanliness fall short

A few reviews describe unpleasant odors and physical issues in rooms.

Several reviewers describe more positive day-to-day conditions, but at least two reviews raise concerns about room condition. One mentions the facility ending up smelly and describes room changes, while another describes a strong odor, appliance issues like an AC leak, and problems such as losing labeled clothing. These comments suggest room setup and cleanliness can be inconsistent depending on the stay.

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Features

Housing

  • 110 resident community capacity 110 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

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 available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Nazarene Church (0.2 miles)
  • Community of Christ (0.5 miles)
  • First United Methodist Church (1.2 miles)
  • Osawatomie First United Presbyterian Church (1.3 miles)
  • Vineyard of Hope (1.5 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (1.6 miles)
  • Church Of God (2 miles)

Parks

  • John Brown Memorial Park (0.6 miles)
  • Wallace Park (6.8 miles)
  • Miola Lake Lions Park (9.6 miles)
  • Prairie Spirit Rail Trail (17.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • La Hacienda (1.1 miles)
  • BBQ Shack (6.6 miles)
  • Emery Steakhouse (7.2 miles)
  • El Potro Mexican Cafe (7.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (7.9 miles)
  • Smokey's BBQ and Cafe (16.4 miles)
  • Applebee's (16.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Chris' Cafe (1.1 miles)
  • Whistle Stop Cafe (1.2 miles)
  • The Jackson Hotel Coffee and Wine Bar (7.1 miles)
  • Fuel Espresso (7.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Auten Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Rockers Pharmacy (7.2 miles)
  • Rockers Pharmacy (7.7 miles)
  • Auburn Ltc (7.8 miles)
  • Auburn Pharmacy (7.8 miles)
  • Auburn Pharmacy (15.7 miles)
  • Auburn Pharmacy (16.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Associates In Family Care (1.6 miles)
  • Paola VA Clinic (7.5 miles)
  • Midwest Heart & Vascular Specialists (7.7 miles)
  • The EyeDoctors Optometrists (7.7 miles)
  • Kansas Orthopedic Specialists (8.2 miles)
  • Cardiology Services (8.2 miles)
  • Miami County Surgical Assoc (8.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Osawatomie State Hospital (2 miles)
  • Miami County Medical Center (8.2 miles)
  • Ransom Memorial Hospital (17.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Mid-Way Drive-In Theatre (3.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Miami County Airport (K81) (3.8 miles)
  • Union Pacific Railroad (6.8 miles)
  • Paola Taxi Service (7.3 miles)
  • Ottawa Airport (15.3 miles)
  • Dodson Aviation (15.3 miles)
  • Lemaster Aviation (15.4 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (16.8 miles)

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