Quick answer
Memory care in Overland Park is offered in dedicated memory care communities, in secured neighborhoods within assisted living, and in some nursing homes with dementia units. KDADS licenses adult care homes in Kansas; check any community in its facilities directory. The survey we use has no memory care median, so we don't quote one; for reference, the 2025 Kansas median for assisted living was $5,975 a month, and memory care usually costs more. (800) 614-8388 and we'll help you find options.
Types of memory care
| Setting | What it is | Worth asking |
|---|---|---|
| Memory care community | A building designed for people with dementia | Staff training, night staffing |
| Memory care neighborhood in assisted living | A secured area inside a larger community | Can residents move between levels? |
| Nursing home dementia unit | Secured unit with 24-hour nursing | For late-stage dementia with medical needs |
Questions to ask on a tour
- What dementia training do staff get?
- How many staff are on duty at night?
- How do you handle wandering and agitation?
- What would require a move out?
- What's the all-in monthly price, and how do care levels change it?
See our full list: how to choose memory care.
Help paying in Kansas
- KanCare Frail Elderly waiver may help with some care costs for people who qualify. See KanCare for seniors.
- VA Aid and Attendance for eligible veterans and surviving spouses.
- Long-term care insurance, if your parent has a policy.
- Johnson County Aging and Human Services for local support.
- Alzheimer's Association helpline, 800-272-3900, any time.
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Questions families ask
How much does memory care cost in Overland Park?
We don't quote a median because the survey we use doesn't cover memory care. Assisted living had a 2025 Kansas median of $5,975; memory care usually costs more. Get written prices.
How do I check a memory care community's record in Kansas?
Use the KDADS facilities directory and ask for the latest inspection report.
Does Medicare pay for memory care?
No. See Medicare and memory care.
When is it time for memory care?
Sources
- CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, Median Cost Data Tables (survey July to November 2025; median cost data tables, published March 2026)
- Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
- KDADS Facilities Directory
- KDADS: Frail Elderly (FE) waiver
- Johnson County Aging and Human Services
- Alzheimer's Association: Caregiving