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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Topeka, Kansas

Topeka, KS has 10 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,093/mo. That's roughly in line with the Kansas state median.

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Median monthly price, Topeka

$6,093/mo

Estimated range $5,793 – $6,881

● Topeka $6,093 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Topeka

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingTopekaKansasNational
25th percentile$5,793/mo$5,704/mo$5,488/mo
Median$6,093/mo$5,975/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$6,881/mo$6,494/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Topeka runs about $34 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,983
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,562
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$25,055

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby: Lawrence 5,944

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Topeka.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Topeka runs about $4,419 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Topeka has 12 such properties. The county aging agency at (785) 235-1367 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,562 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,093 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Topeka assisted living median of $6,093 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,562 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Topeka run about $8,841 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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10 assisted living communities in Topeka

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Free local help worth saving

Topeka, in Shawnee County, has about 125,786 residents. About 23,158 of them (18%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $56,956.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging(785) 235-1367jhawkaaa.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Kansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Kansas State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services1-866-468-7887kdads.ks.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Colmery-O'Neil Veterans' Administration Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Topeka.

  • Home and Community Based Services for the Frail Elderly WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

  • Veterans options in Topeka

    1 VA Community Living Center or State Veterans Home nearby.

    VA Aid & Attendance overview →

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Topeka more expensive than the rest of Kansas?

Topeka's median assisted living cost is about 2% higher than the Kansas state median.

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Reading up first? Assisted Living across Kansas → · Assisted Living cost across Kansas → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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Assisted Living in Topeka: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers