Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lawrence, KS

The least expensive type of senior living in Lawrence, Kansas, is independent living, which costs $3,639 per month on average, while the most costly option is a studio unit in a nursing home, which averages $6,025 per month. There are many other types of care at various price points, including assisted living at $4,827 per month, memory care at $4,476 per month, a private nursing home room at $5,647, and a semi-private nursing home room at $5,828. These options provide a broad range of choices to fit different needs and financial situations.

The cost of assisted living in Lawrence is slightly more expensive than other nearby cities at an average of $4,827 per month. For comparison, the average cost of assisted living in Carbondale is $4,796 per month, while the average cost in Meriden is $4,852 per month.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Lawrence compares to Kansas and the national average:

There are 8 different senior living communities in Lawrence. If you decide to look for communities near Lawrence, there are 11 facilities in the surrounding area. If you want to broaden your search to the state of Kansas, there are 228 facilities in the state.

Lawrence, Kansas, is home to a senior population that makes up about 24.3% of its 95,103 residents. Among these seniors, 8.4% are in their 50s, 7.9% in their 60s, 5.1% in their 70s, and 2.9% are 80 and over. The gender split is relatively balanced, with 49.5% of the seniors being male and 50.5% female. Regarding marital status, 37.1% of the senior residents are married, 9% are divorced, 50.7% have never married, and 3.2% are widowed, reflecting a wide range of life experiences. Lawrence’s senior demographic reflects a diverse community: 77.2% are White, 5.9% Asian, 4.9% Black, 8.9% are mixed race, and 7.3% are Hispanic. Additionally, there is a notable Native American presence at 2%, with 1.1% identifying as other, adding to the fabric of this multicultural city.