- Address: 5350 W 61st Place Mission, Kansas 66205 View map
- Parent Company: Bickford Senior Living
- Senior Care: Alzheimer's/Dementia Care, Assisted Living, Respite Care
Welcome to Bickford at Mission Springs, a premier assisted living community! Ideally situated minutes from Kansas City, Mission Springs prides itself on being able to offer small town charm with big town experiences. Enjoy many area attractions including parks, shopping, theaters, and historical sites. Bickford at Mission Springs is located on 61st Place just north of Shawnee Mission Parkway so, please, stop on by any time.
Options for senior retirement communities with assistance can be found in home settings from group homes in residential communities, assisted living facilities (ALF), skilled nursing rehabilitation centers (SNF), nursing homes or continued care retirement communities (CCRC). Some consumers may opt to bring non-medical home care services combined with skilled home health care into a residential home as alternative. Before deciding which care facility or senior community is the best living environment for your loved one to thrive, consumers need to be aware of available options and programs offered. Some assisted living communities have various levels of care where monthly price varies based on the amount of care needed while others may quote you an all-inclusive monthly rate.
Veteran’s Benefits for Assisted Living Facilities
American Veterans in need of assistance should take advantage of benefits offered for assisted living facility care or for home care. Statutes governing Veterans’ benefits are located within Title 38 of the U.S. Code. Veterans entitled to receiving benefits can access funds after qualifying on a need basis. Consumers need to be aware that Veterans as well as certain widows or widowers are also entitled to non-service connected benefits if they meet certain conditions.
Paying for Assisted Living Options:
1. Utilizing retirement savings
2. Using a long term care insurance policy
3. VA Aid and Attendance Benefit for Assisted Living
Learn More about Veteran’s Benefits for Assisted Living or Home Care.
View Frequently Asked Questions about the difference between Independent Living Senior Retirement, Assisted Living Facilities, Memory Care and Nursing Home Care.
- 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartments
- Studio
- Private Room
- Shared Room
- 24 Hour Medical Alert System
- Assistance With Bathing and Dressing
- Full Service Dining
- Housekeeping
- Laundry both personal and linens
- Utilities
- Arts and Crafts
- Chef
- Smoke Detectors & Fire System
- Games and Activities
- Community Room
- Mobility Assistance
- Alzheimer's/Dementia Trained Staff
- Bathing
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Management
- Wellness Partnerships
- Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
- Cognitive Programming & Services
- Respite Care
- Memory Care
- Assistance with activities of daily living and skin care
- Assistance with medication administration
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Private Pay/Cash
- Veterans Benefits
Other Senior Care providers near: Mission, KS 66205
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sweet Life at Shawnee | Yes | Yes | ||
| ManorCare Health Services - Overland Park | Yes | |||
| Grand Court Kansas City | Yes | |||
| Freedom Pointe Overland Park | Yes | Yes | ||
| The Sweet Life at Rosehill | Yes | |||
| Town Village Leawood | Yes | |||
| Emeritus at Overland Park | Yes | |||
| The Sweet Life at Grand Court Overland Park | Yes | Yes |
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