Quick answer
Assisted living in Overland Park had a 2025 Kansas median of $5,975 a month ($71,700 a year), per the CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025. Kansas's Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) licenses adult care homes, including assisted living facilities and residential health care facilities, and you can look them up in its facilities directory. KanCare's Frail Elderly waiver may help with some care costs, but not room and food. (800) 614-8388 and we'll help you compare.
What it costs
| 2025 monthly median | Kansas | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $5,975 | $5,400 |
| Home care, 44 hours a week | $6,435 | $6,292 |
| Nursing home, shared room | $8,669 | $6,741 |
CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; individual communities vary. Ask each one for an all-in price including the care level.
How Kansas licenses assisted living
KDADS licenses several kinds of adult care homes that families may call assisted living, including assisted living facilities, residential health care facilities, home plus and boarding care homes. Ask each community which license it holds and what care it can provide as needs change.
Check the record
Use the KDADS facilities directory to confirm the license, and ask the community for its latest inspection report.
Help paying in Kansas
- KanCare Frail Elderly waiver: may pay for some care services in assisted living for people who qualify; residents pay room and food. See KanCare for seniors.
- VA Aid and Attendance for eligible veterans and surviving spouses. See VA benefits for assisted living.
- Johnson County Aging and Human Services for local programs and advice.
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Questions families ask
How much is assisted living in Overland Park?
The 2025 Kansas median was $5,975 a month. Prices vary by community and care level.
Who licenses assisted living in Overland Park?
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS).
Does KanCare pay for assisted living?
The Frail Elderly waiver may pay for some care services, but not room and food.
Is assisted living cheaper on the Missouri side?
The 2025 Missouri median was $5,400, below Kansas. Compare individual communities.