When a loved one needs supervision around the clock, cost is often one of the first questions a Wichita family asks. A Kansas Home Plus can offer a smaller, home-like alternative to a larger assisted living community. But there is no single price that fits every person or every home.
The short answer: Home Plus monthly costs depend on the room, level of assistance, and services included.
What Affects the Cost of a Home Plus in Wichita?
Monthly pricing can vary between homes and residents. When you request a quote, ask how each of these is handled:
- Room and accommodations: Whether a room is private or shared and what is included in the base charge.
- Care needs: Help with bathing, dressing, mobility, medications, meals, or other daily activities.
- Services and supplies: Ask about transportation, incontinence supplies, therapies, and any additional charges.
- Changes over time: Find out how the monthly rate may change if your loved one's needs increase.
Care provided around the clock does not necessarily mean one-on-one care or 24-hour skilled nursing. Confirm the staffing and nursing services available at any home you visit. You can also compare a Kansas Home Plus with assisted living to decide which setting fits your family.
Does Medicare Pay for a Home Plus?
Generally, no. Medicare does not pay for long-term residential or custodial care, such as ongoing help with bathing and dressing. It may cover qualifying short-term skilled nursing facility care under different rules, but that is not the same as paying for a long-term Home Plus stay. See Medicare's long-term care coverage guidance for details.
Can Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) Help Pay?
For people who qualify, KanCare may help pay for some care services and costs through applicable waiver programs. Coverage varies by the person's eligibility and care needs, so ask which services may be covered and what costs the family would still pay. Learn more from the official KanCare waiver fact sheets.
Other Ways Families Plan for Care Costs
Families may use savings or retirement income, long-term care insurance if a policy covers the setting and services, or other benefits for which the resident qualifies. Coverage and eligibility are individual. If you have an insurance policy, ask the insurer whether a licensed Kansas Home Plus is covered, what documentation it needs, and when benefits begin.
Questions to Ask When Comparing Wichita Care Homes
- What is the current monthly rate for my loved one's specific care needs?
- What is included in that rate, and what costs extra?
- Is there a deposit or one-time fee? What happens if care needs change?
- Do you accept KanCare for the services my loved one may need, and what remains private pay?
- What staffing and supervision are available overnight?
Getting answers in writing makes it easier to compare options fairly. If you are still deciding whether residential care is the right step, read our guide on when to consider a Home Plus.
Talk Through Your Options With Graceful Living
At Graceful Living Home Plus, our eight-bed Wichita home offers a small residential setting with 24/7 staffing. We accept private pay and Medicaid, subject to individual eligibility and applicable program requirements. We can discuss care needs, what is included in a quote, and whether our home may be a fit. Request a tour or pricing conversation, or call (316) 469-6590.
This article is general information, not financial, legal, or benefits advice. Coverage rules and rates can change; confirm current terms with the insurer, KanCare, and the care home.