Best Senior Living in Lawrence, Kansas

16 communities found

MyLivingChoice lists 21 senior care options in Lawrence: 16 communities and 5 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.6 out of 5 on average, across 468 public reviews. 4 have details confirmed by the operator.

21options listed
4.6average rating, 17 rated
468family reviews read
4operator-verified

From $6,000/moPartner

Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living of Lawrence

Lawrence, Kansas

4.7(21)

Assisted Living

From $3,350/moPartner

Pioneer Ridge Independent Living of Lawrence

Lawrence, Kansas

4.4(42)

Independent Living

From $6,600/mo

Cedarhurst Senior Living of Lawrence

Lawrence, Kansas

4.8(53)

Assisted LivingMemory Care

From $2,865/mo

Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living

Lawrence, Kansas

4.7(34)

Independent Living

Neuvant House of Lawrence

Lawrence, Kansas

4.7(28)

Assisted LivingMemory Care

Bridge Haven Memory Care LLC

Lawrence, Kansas

4.7(25)

Assisted LivingMemory Care

Arbor Court Retirement Community at Alvamar

Lawrence, Kansas

4.5(41)

Independent Living

Lawrence Presbyterian Manor

Lawrence, Kansas

4.5(41)

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingRespite / Short-Term Care+1 more

The Windsor of Lawrence

Lawrence, Kansas

4.5(37)

Assisted LivingMemory Care

Star Living

Lawrence, Kansas

5(4)

Assisted Living

From $3,400/mo

Brandon Woods at Alvamar

Lawrence, Kansas

4.5(26)

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

LMH Health (Lawrence Memorial Hospital)

Lawrence, Kansas

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Best-rated senior living in Lawrence

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

1
Cedarhurst Senior Living of Lawrence
4.8 (53 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Families overwhelmingly describe Cedarhurst Senior Living of Lawrence as clean, welcoming, and staffed by caring employees who go out of their way for residents, with many singling out specific team members by name. A…
2
Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living
4.7 (34 reviews)· Independent Living
Families describe Meadowlark Estates as a warm, family-like independent living community in Lawrence, Kansas, with consistently high praise for food quality, staff attentiveness, and on-site managers who live in the…
3
Neuvant House of Lawrence
4.7 (28 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Families overwhelmingly describe Neuvant House of Lawrence as a warm, clean, home-like place where staff treat residents like family, with particular praise for its handling of memory care and end-of-life situations.…
4
Bridge Haven Memory Care LLC
4.7 (25 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Bridge Haven Memory Care is a small, family-style memory care community in Lawrence, Kansas, spread across residential homes with garden paths connecting the buildings. The vast majority of reviewers describe warm,…
5
Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living of LawrenceVerified
4.7 (21 reviews)· Assisted Living· 60 units
Families describe warm, attentive staff and private one-bedroom apartments, and the Google rating is 4.7 from 21 ratings. Two reviewers raise concerns about high cost, difficulty reaching staff by phone, and a slow…
6
Arbor Court Retirement Community at Alvamar
4.5 (41 reviews)· Independent Living
Families describe Arbor Court as a clean, friendly, home-like independent living community where residents form real friendships with staff and each other. Reviewers consistently praise the staff's warmth and…
7
Lawrence Presbyterian Manor
4.5 (41 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 40 units
Families describe Lawrence Presbyterian Manor as a warm, faith-based community where staff treat residents like family, with particular praise for the social worker and nursing leadership during difficult transitions.…
8
The Windsor of Lawrence
4.5 (37 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Families describe The Windsor of Lawrence as a warm, home-like community where staff are attentive and communicative, especially for residents with memory care needs like Alzheimer's. Reviewers consistently praise…
9
Brandon Woods at AlvamarVerified
4.5 (26 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Families describe Brandon Woods at Alvamar as a warm, supportive community with engaged residents and staff who go above and beyond, especially during health crises. Reviewers highlight the on-site amenities and…
10
Pioneer Ridge Independent Living of LawrenceVerified
4.4 (42 reviews)· Independent Living
Reviewers mostly describe Pioneer Ridge as a friendly, modern independent living community with good food, a busy activity calendar, and caring staff. A few reviews raise concerns about low staffing on shifts, staff…

What families say about senior living in Lawrence

Counted across the review summaries of 19 Lawrence communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

Caring, attentive staff 95%
Activities and social life 53%
Cleanliness 42%
Building and grounds 42%
Food and dining 37%

Concerns raised

Communication with families 37%
Cost and billing 37%
Staff attitude 26%
Management 21%

“There are a lot of super agers living at Pioneer Ridge. My husband and I thoroughly enjoy the intellectual conversations we have with members of the community. The staff is professional and kind. The community residents are treated with dignity and respect. I love living here.”
Gladys, on Pioneer Ridge Independent Living of Lawrence, Aug 2026

“In three years of residence in the memory care unit, my wife has received unsurpassed professional and emotional care. And, we have established a relationship of trust and respect with the Brandon Woods staff. This has given us peace during an emotionally stressful period.”
Roger, on Brandon Woods at Alvamar, Jul 2026

“I visit there every Sunday. I love the people there. Friendly atmosphere, and kindhearted community where you can really connect with others.”
Marybelle, on Arbor Court Retirement Community at Alvamar, Jul 2026

Senior Living in Lawrence: the figures

•3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.3 out of 5: 0 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
•Among the 7 that publish a starting price, prices start at $2,865 a month with a median of $3,400.
•Most common amenities: housekeeping (13), 24-hour staff (13), wheelchair accessible (12), gathering / activity spaces (12), social activities (12), emergency call system (11).

Senior Living near Lawrence

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

City	Communities	RatingAverage rating	Distance
Topeka24.3 mi	46	4.1 / 5	24.3 mi
Ottawa25.4 mi	5	4 / 5	25.4 mi
Olathe26.5 mi	31	4.4 / 5	26.5 mi
Shawnee28.4 mi	17	4.1 / 5	28.4 mi
Lenexa28.7 mi	15	4.4 / 5	28.7 mi
Kansas City30.1 mi	12	3.7 / 5	30.1 mi
Overland Park32.5 mi	52	4.4 / 5	32.5 mi

All of Kansas: Senior Living in Kansas. Closer to home? Compare senior living near you, sorted by distance.

About these figures

Computed on October 20, 2026 from the 21 communities listed in Lawrence, 468 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.

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Senior Living in Lawrence: Common Questions

How many senior living communities are in Lawrence, Kansas?

MyLivingChoice lists 21 senior living communities in Lawrence, Kansas, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

How much does senior living cost in Lawrence?

Among Lawrence communities that publish pricing, senior living starts around $2,865/month, with an average published starting rate near $5,231/month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment choice.

Which senior living communities in Lawrence are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Senior Helpers (5★, 24 ratings), Visiting Nurses Association (5★, 6 ratings), Interim HealthCare of Lawrence (4.9★, 12 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Lawrence?

Beyond senior living, Lawrence has assisted living (10 communities), independent living (7 communities), memory care (6 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (4 communities), at-home care (3 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate senior living in Lawrence?

Families rate Lawrence senior living communities 4.6 out of 5 on average, across 468 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Lawrence senior living communities?

Across the review summaries of 19 Lawrence communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 95%), activities and social life (mentioned for 53%), cleanliness (mentioned for 42%). The most common concerns are communication with families (37%), cost and billing (37%), staff attitude (26%).

How do Lawrence nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?

3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Lawrence carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.3 out of 5. 0 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.