Grasslands Estates is an independent senior living community located in Wichita, Kansas, managed by Holiday Retirement. The community offers apartment-style accommodations designed for seniors who are largely independent but may benefit from a supportive environment and various amenities. Grasslands Estates provides a senior-living experience where residents can engage in a range of social, recreational, and wellness programs while enjoying the convenience of on-site services and communal dining.
The primary care provided at Grasslands Estates focuses on independent living, and there are no assisted living or memory care services available within the facility. While personal care aides are not on staff, residents who require additional support for tasks such as bathing, eating, dressing, or toileting can arrange these services privately through third-party home health providers. The community does feature amenities aimed at supporting residents’ daily routines, such as an on-site barber and beauty salon for grooming and personal care, as well as fitness programs, including yoga and chair yoga classes. These offerings are intended to promote self-care, physical activity, and social interaction among residents.
Medical support at Grasslands Estates is limited to non-intensive needs, as the facility does not provide skilled nursing or direct medical oversight. Residents are encouraged to manage their own health care and medication needs independently, or with the help of external providers of their choosing. The community's fitness programs aim to enhance physical wellness, and the on-site salon helps residents maintain personal hygiene, but direct clinical care is not among the services offered.
For transportation, Grasslands Estates offers complimentary transportation for both medical and non-medical purposes. This service is available to assist residents with transportation to medical appointments, shopping trips, errands, religious services, and local outings, aiding those who may not drive or prefer group transportation. Transportation scheduling and availability may vary, and residents are encouraged to arrange rides in advance as needed.
Additional services at the community include regular housekeeping, although feedback indicates that the quality and frequency of cleaning can vary. Meals are prepared by a chef and served in a communal dining area, with residents able to select from various options. Resident and family reviews note that while staff are largely praised as friendly, attentive, and helpful, there are mixed opinions regarding meal quality, consistency, and timeliness. Similarly, housekeeping is described as satisfactory by some and in need of improvement by others. Issues mentioned include rent increases, affordability concerns, and observations that some parts of the facility would benefit from updates or better maintenance.
Management at Grasslands Estates has received mixed feedback, with families expressing both appreciation for open communication and some concerns about staff turnover or responsiveness. The community environment is described as welcoming and socially active, though some residents note activities are mainly resident-driven and can lack staff coordination. Grasslands Estates is well-suited for independent older adults seeking a secure, community-oriented lifestyle with maintenance-free living, recreational and wellness programs, and supportive amenities, but residents requiring higher levels of care or supervision may need to look to outside resources for additional support.
Costs at this community start at $2,469 and range up to $6,163. The average price in the community is $4,086, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,616. The cost of independent living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
