Home-Style Residential Assisted Living and Memory Care in Wichita, Kansas
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At Comfort and Love Senior Care Homes, our mission is to serve our elders, their families, and our care team by providing an uplifting, dignified, and affirming place to live, visit, and work.
As a family-owned care home, we specialize in providing people in and around Wichita, KS, with residential assisted living and memory care services. We are proud to offer a smaller residential, home-like environment with no more than 12 residents in each of our three homes and a 6:1 Care Partner-to-resident ratio. It is our duty and honor to provide your loved one with personalized, compassionate care.
Contact us today to schedule a time with our care team to visit our Comfort and Love home. We look forward to meeting you and your family.
What families should know about our homes:
- Three family-owned Home Plus homes in Wichita
- No more than 12 residents in each home
- A 6:1 Care Partner-to-resident ratio, day and night
- A private bedroom and private full bathroom for every resident
- A Registered Nurse as our Clinical Director
- Assisted living and memory care services
We Are Licensed by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services With a Perfect Record in 2025 and 2026
We are fully licensed by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) as a Home Plus provider, and we offer assisted living and memory care services in our homes. The State of Kansas has a comprehensive set of guidelines and standards for Home Plus homes. Our Home Plus certified homes provide 24×7 nursing oversight and are fully ADA compliant. We built our homes with your loved one’s safety and comfort in mind. Families can look up our license and inspection reports in the KDADS Adult Care Home Directory.
Our Clinical Director is a Registered Nurse, and our Care Partners work under her clinical direction every day.
Our Residential Assisted Living Services in Wichita
Assisted living and memory care are levels of care for people who can no longer live safely on their own. Our goal is to make our Wichita care homes as comfortable and accommodating as possible by providing the best care possible to maintain the health and wellness of our residents. At Comfort and Love Senior Care Homes, we help with all the activities of daily living (ADLs), including:
- Bathing
- Eating
- Grooming
- Toileting
- Dressing
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Management
- Laundry
- Cleaning and Household Chores
- Special Activities
- Daily Engagement
As a Home Plus with no more than 12 residents in each house, we get to know and appreciate each of our residents and their interests. We tailor our activities calendar to those interests to help keep our residents engaged, learning, and sharing with the others in our home. Activities include games, music, gardening, bird watching, chair yoga, crafts, cooking classes, and live music.
Many families begin exploring residential assisted living when they want additional support for a loved one but still hope to maintain a familiar, comfortable daily routine. A smaller residential setting can provide both practical assistance and peace of mind during a time of transition.
Before your loved one moves in, our care team sits down with you to learn about daily routines, health needs, and personal preferences. We use what we learn to plan your loved one’s care, and we talk with you as those needs change.
The Benefits of Home Plus Assisted Living
Well-run senior care homes give families another choice in senior living. Large senior living communities play a vital role in senior care. However, large-scale institutional living arrangements are not ideal for everyone, which is where Comfort and Love’s retirement home in Wichita serves an essential purpose.
Moving an aging loved one out of their home and into a large facility can be an overwhelming and challenging adjustment. Home-style care homes, known as Home Plus homes in the State of Kansas, provide a more intimate and familiar setting, which can make the transition smoother. Many seniors prefer a familiar environment with fewer residents and Care Partners, instead of navigating long hallways, cafeterias, new living quarters, and sometimes hundreds of other residents. At Comfort and Love, residents live in a home-like setting similar to the one they are used to. Each resident’s private bedroom is only 15 to 20 feet from the kitchen and living room. You can learn more about daily life in our Home Plus senior care homes.
Another advantage of Comfort and Love’s assisted living homes in Wichita is the Care Partner-to-resident ratio. Whereas larger senior living communities might offer a 15:1 care ratio or more during the day, we provide a 6:1 care ratio day and night, or one Care Partner for every six residents. This allows for more personalized care for your loved one and gives our Care Partners the time to know each resident’s needs well.
Families are part of our household. You are welcome to visit often, join a meal, play a game, or celebrate a birthday with your loved one. We also have a private living room for reading and family gatherings.
Families remain an important part of a loved one’s life after a move. Regular communication helps families stay involved, ask questions, and participate in important care decisions as needs change over time.
How Is Residential Assisted Living Different from Larger Assisted Living Communities?
Families often compare residential assisted living and larger assisted living communities when trying to decide which setting will feel most comfortable and supportive. Both options help seniors with daily living. The biggest difference is size, and size shapes meals, routines, and how well the care team gets to know each resident.
Comfort and Love Home Plus homes | Larger assisted living communities | |
|---|---|---|
Number of residents | No more than 12 in each home. Kansas allows a Home Plus to care for up to 16. | Often several dozen residents or more. |
Caregiver ratio | One Care Partner for every six residents, day and night. | Varies by community. Ask for daytime and overnight numbers. |
Dining experience | Home-cooked meals from a dietitian-approved menu, served at a shared table. | A dining room serving many residents, often with more menu choices. |
Daily routines | Built around a small group and each resident’s interests. | A larger calendar of scheduled activities. |
Memory care support | Memory care services offered, with Care Partners trained to support residents living with dementia. | Some communities have a separate memory care area. Others do not. |
Family involvement | Families join meals, games, and birthdays, and can use a private living room for gatherings. | Visits are welcome. Some communities host large family events. |
Amenities | A salon and manicure station, covered patio, sun deck, and walking trail. | Often more amenities, such as fitness rooms and several dining areas. |
Larger communities are the right choice for some seniors, especially those who want more amenities and a busy social calendar. Seniors who feel uneasy in large buildings, or who do better seeing the same faces each day, are often more comfortable in a smaller home.
What Makes Comfort and Love Special
As one of Wichita’s most established assisted living and memory care providers, Comfort and Love has helped local families navigate senior care decisions for years. Our family-owned team is made up of experienced, trained Care Partners who care for residents living with memory loss, including Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Our care is led by Pamela Hamel, RN, our Clinical Director, and Raj Lal, LPN, LACHA, our Executive Director, who oversees all Comfort and Love operations, including our entire team of Care Partners. Raj is a Licensed Practical Nurse, a Licensed Adult Care Home Administrator, a certified PAC trainer who specializes in dementia care, and a certified trauma specialist. Our owners and leadership are Certified Residential Assisted Living Specialists (RALS).
Our Wichita retirement home uses the CarePredict System, which helps our Care Partners keep watch for falls and wandering. We use an air purification system from PuriFi Labs to help keep the air in our home clean.
As mentioned above, we have a Care Partner-to-resident ratio of 6:1 day and night, which allows for more personalized care. We also offer a range of fun and engaging activities that our residents choose. Finally, and perhaps best of all, are our home-cooked meals, made from a dietitian-approved menu and something our residents look forward to each day. Families are welcome to share a favorite recipe, and each week a special dish honors one of our residents.
Small daily routines often provide comfort and stability for older adults. Sharing meals, taking part in activities, and spending time with familiar Care Partners can help residents feel connected, engaged, and supported throughout the day.
When Is It Time To Consider Assisted Living?
Deciding that an aging loved one can no longer live on their own and needs assisted living is never an easy choice. More than likely, your loved one has lived in the same home for years, perhaps most of their adult life, and raised children and grandchildren there. Your loved one may feel a strong attachment to that home and may worry about what the future holds after a move.
So, how do you know when it is time to consider assisted living for an aging loved one? Families often notice several of the changes below before they call us. Our guide to signs of decline in a senior covers more changes to watch for.
Falls
Has your loved one fallen recently and gone to the emergency room or a skilled nursing rehabilitation center? According to the CDC, more than 14 million adults ages 65 and older, about 1 in 4, report falling each year, and nearly 39,000 older adults died from falls in 2021. Perhaps your loved one walked away with a broken bone this time, but a second fall could be more serious. More direct supervision can help keep your loved one safe.Trouble With Daily Tasks
Another thing to watch for is your loved one’s ability to handle activities of daily living. If your loved one has difficulty with household chores, grooming, eating, or toileting, it may be time to consider assisted living. Home care is always an option. However, round-the-clock home care can get expensive, and a rotation of unfamiliar caregivers can be hard on your loved one. Part-time home care may also leave your loved one alone during the evening and overnight hours.Medication Mistakes
You find pills still sitting in the weekly organizer, or a bottle runs out much sooner than it should. Missed or doubled doses can quickly become a health risk. Share what you are seeing with your loved one’s doctor or pharmacist. In our homes, Care Partners manage medications for every resident.Missed Meals
The refrigerator is full of expired food, or your loved one has lost weight without trying. Weight loss may mean meals are being skipped or not cooked at all. Mention any unplanned weight loss to your loved one’s doctor.Isolation
Your loved one has stopped seeing friends, going to church, or leaving the house. Spending most days alone can leave a senior lonely, and no one is there to notice when something is wrong. In our homes, residents share meals and activities with the same neighbors every day.Memory Loss and Wandering
Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, is the question of memory loss. Some forgetfulness is common as people age, but memory loss that affects safety needs attention. Memory loss can lead to serious accidents, such as taking the wrong medication dose, forgetting to turn off the stove, or wandering out of the house in freezing temperatures. If your loved one is showing signs of memory loss or confusion, talk with their doctor, and read our article, can someone with dementia live alone. If your loved one is experiencing memory loss or cognitive impairment, assisted living or memory care in Wichita can give your loved one the daily supervision and support they need. If wandering is a concern, ask any home you are considering how it handles supervision and safety.Caregiver Burnout
Many adult children are managing a parent’s medications, meals, bills, and appointments while working and raising their own families. When you are exhausted, it becomes harder to keep up, and mistakes happen. Taking care of yourself matters too. Our article on caregiver challenges talks about what many family caregivers go through. Recognizing these changes can be difficult, especially when they happen gradually. Many families struggle with uncertainty about when to step in or whether additional support is truly needed. Learning about available options can help families make informed decisions focused on safety, dignity, and quality of life.Who Is Residential Assisted Living Best For?
Residential assisted living is often a good fit for seniors who:
- Have trouble walking, climbing stairs, or getting in and out of the shower safely
- Need help taking the right medications at the right times
- Have mild memory changes, including mild cognitive impairment, and do well with a steady routine
- Are in the early stages of dementia and need more supervision than they have at home
- Should not be alone for long stretches of the day or night
- Feel more at ease in a small, quiet home than in a large building
Residential assisted living may not be the right setting for someone who needs complex medical care or skilled nursing around the clock. For seniors whose memory changes are progressing, our memory care services provide additional support, and you can learn more about our Alzheimer’s and dementia care. We are always happy to talk through your loved one’s needs with you.
Schedule a Time to Visit Comfort and Love
We hope the information above has helped you understand when to consider assisted living for an aging loved one. Comfort and Love Senior Care Homes is conveniently located in East Wichita, one mile off K-96, just off East 21st Street North.
Contact us today or call 316-260-4330 to schedule a time to visit our Comfort and Love assisted living retirement home in Wichita. Bring your questions, and bring your loved one if you can. Our Care Partners and management team are excited to meet you and your family!
Frequently Asked Questions About Residential Assisted Living in Wichita
Residential assisted living provides personalized care in a smaller home setting instead of a large senior living community. Residents receive help with bathing, dressing, medications, meals, housekeeping, and getting around while living in a comfortable home. In Kansas, these homes are licensed as Home Plus homes by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
The primary difference is size. Residential assisted living homes care for fewer residents, and each of Comfort and Love’s three homes cares for no more than 12. Larger assisted living communities may have more residents, larger campuses, and a wider range of amenities.
A good candidate is a senior who needs support with daily activities, medications, mobility, meals, or personal care but does not need the skilled medical care provided in a nursing home.
Families often begin exploring assisted living when they notice safety concerns, missed medications, trouble preparing meals, falls, isolation, or growing caregiver stress. The need usually becomes clearer when daily tasks can no longer be done safely and consistently. Your loved one’s doctor can help you understand how much support is needed.
Yes. Many people in the early stages of dementia do well in residential assisted living, particularly when they need help with daily activities but are still able to follow familiar routines. The decision is usually based on supervision needs, daily functioning, and safety concerns rather than the diagnosis itself. As dementia progresses, specialized memory care may become the more appropriate option.
The better fit depends on your loved one’s needs. Assisted living is generally a good fit when physical support is the main concern. Memory care may be a better fit when confusion, wandering, or memory-related safety concerns are increasing.
Whether a resident can stay depends on the resident’s needs and the care the home is licensed and prepared to provide. If your loved one’s medical or memory needs become more advanced, our care team will talk with you about whether a different level of care is needed.
This page is general educational information for families researching senior care in Wichita, Kansas. It is not medical, legal, or financial advice. For guidance specific to your loved one, please consult a qualified professional and verify current requirements with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.