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Senior living in Whitewater, KS

2 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
2
in Whitewater
Licensed capacity
77
across all 2
Adults 65+
175
Census estimate for Whitewater
Within 25 miles
67
of the center of Whitewater
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Sunflower Apts Whitewater

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615 S Main St Apt 5, Whitewater, KS 67154
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0.5 mi from city center
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Nearby

Senior living communities near Whitewater

Counting neighboring towns, there are 67 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Whitewater, 65 more than in Whitewater itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Whitewater

See all 67 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior living in Whitewater at a glance

Our directory lists 2 senior living communities with an address in Whitewater, based on public records.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer1
  • 17 to 60 residents0
  • More than 60 residents1
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in Kansas

Report a problem
Kansas’s state survey agency takes complaints about licensed care facilities: call 800-842-0078 or file a complaint online.1 The Kansas long-term care ombudsman ((785) 296-6203) advocates for residents.2

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in Kansas

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Kansas Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Kansas Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office helps with claims (785-296-3976).7
Medicare counseling
Kansas’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-860-5260.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Whitewater

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Butler County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Butler County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Region 4 Office of the LTC Ombudsman2

    (785) 480-9429

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Butler County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Kansas Adult Protective Services

    800-922-5330

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK)8

    1-800-860-5260

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office7

    785-296-3976

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Kansas Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Kansas.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Whitewater

How many senior living communities are in Whitewater, KS?

WeFoundCare lists 2 senior living communities in Whitewater, KS, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Whitewater there are 67.

How many residents can senior living communities in Whitewater serve?

2 of the 2 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 77 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 175 adults age 65 and older live in Whitewater.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Whitewater?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Butler County, call (785) 480-9429. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Kansas Adult Protective Services at 800-922-5330.

Are there senior living communities near Whitewater?

Nearby cities with listings include Newton (4, 12.0 mi), Benton (1, 12.3 mi), North Newton (2, 13.5 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Whitewater

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Whitewater (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 2 of 2 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Whitewater (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: State Survey Agency contact information. cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/quality-safety-oversight-general-information/contact-information Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.