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Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living

4430 Bauer Farm Drive

4.7(34 ratings)· Lawrence average: 4.5

Part of Hawthorn Senior Living · 75 communities · 4.6★ average

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Quick Facts

Starting price
$2,865/mo

16% below the Lawrence median

Staffing coverage
Two on-site managers on duty 24 hours
Care flexibility
Third-party home health available for aging in place
Safety technology
Partnered with Lively Mobile2 medical alert device

What Families Think

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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 building. Reviewers frequently mention that residents were able to age in place with added home health support, though several noted they eventually had to move elsewhere once care needs exceeded what independent living could offer.

What reviewers praise

  • Staff described as caring, attentive, and family-like
  • Meals frequently praised as delicious and high quality
  • Wide variety of activities, outings, and social events
  • Managers live on-site with 24-hour coverage
  • Transportation included for appointments and errands
  • Aging-in-place support via optional home health care

What reviewers flag

  • Several reports of residents needing to leave for higher level care
  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living is a senior living community in Lawrence, Kansas offering Independent Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Published pricing starts around $2,865 per month. Families rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 34 reviews.

About Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living

Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living is an independent senior living community in Lawrence, Kansas, offering a supportive residential environment where older adults can maintain autonomy while enjoying community amenities and services. The community provides housing, utilities, maintenance, and planned activities, with optional third-party home health care available for residents who need assistance such as medication reminders.

Dining is a central feature of life at Meadowlark Estates, with all meals prepared from scratch and served by friendly staff. The community is managed by on-site teams who live within the community and are available throughout the day to residents. A concierge service coordinates transportation included in monthly rent, which residents can use for doctors' appointments, errands, and outings to local restaurants and activities around Lawrence.

Events and activities form the cornerstone of the community, with activity coordinators providing diverse programming tailored to residents' interests, including creative workshops, community socials, game nights, and bus outings to regional destinations. The community aims to foster meaningful connections among residents and reduce isolation through active engagement in these offerings.

The community offers a variety of floor plans allowing residents to personalize their apartments. Meadowlark Estates has partnered with Lively from Best Buy Health to provide the Lively Mobile2 medical alert device, with a dedicated team available to assist residents with the device and emergency response.

Types of Care at Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living

Independent Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Multiple Floor Plans

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living

4.7overall · 34 ratings combined

4.7★ on Google (34)

Brock Kenagy

May 2026

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We sent my grandmother here and cannot recommend this place enough. The staff is incredibly friendly, supportive and professional. People who live here are in great hands. Thank you Meadowlark Staff!

Sonia Cazares

Apr 2025

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Very nice place, you can feel welcome, the whole facility is beautiful!

Robin McGehee

Dec 2024

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We found this place for my father, who unfortunately took a turn for the worse and needed more care that Meadowlark could reasonably provide. However, the staff there is extremely friendly and helpful. Not a single resident had anything negative to say about it. When the time comes, that's exactly where we are going to place ourselves! They are reasonably priced for what you get, and they are clean and the apartments are beautiful. The amenities available will impress anyone, and the food is fantastic! You can't find a better independent living facility in Lawrence!

Tracy Lingenfelser

May 2024

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My mom, who is 99 lives at Meadowlark. It is a caring, involved community. If I could give them 10 stars, I would. If you are thinking of a retirement community, please check out Meadowlark. It is what all retirement communities should pattern themselves after.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living offer?

Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living offers Independent Living.

How much does Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living cost?

Published pricing at Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living starts around $2,865 per month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection; contact the community for a detailed quote.

Where is Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living located?

Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living is located at 4430 Bauer Farm Drive in Lawrence, Kansas.

What do families say about Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living?

Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living carries a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 34 Google reviews. 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 building. Reviewers frequently mention that residents were able to age in place with added home health support, though several noted they eventually had to move elsewhere once care needs exceeded what independent living could offer. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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