High Plains Retirement Village
High Plains Retirement Village is a welcoming, home-like community that provides a full range of professional nursing services for assisted living. Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate healthcare services for our community to enrich the lives of our families, friends and neighbors.
Our community members all reside in the same connected facility, with access to services, amenities and care that meet their specific needs. We tailor care to our residents’ abilities instead of what they cannot do. We are large enough to offer many choices to our residents, yet small enough for them to receive personal attention and maintain their individuality and as much independence as possible.
We treat all people with dignity and recognize their self-worth, making every effort to ensure their basic rights to courtesy and privacy. At High Plains, we offer the independence you desire and the support you need, providing peace of mind for the whole family.
Assisted Living
For people who enjoy being active but may need some additional support with routine tasks, we offer our assisted living services. Residents receive assistance as needed in their own apartment while having access to whatever activities and amenities they find interesting. We are here to support independence and choice in a caring, comfortable environment.
Our assisted living residents may choose from studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom private apartments on South East Country Lane or North Circle Lane, the cozy halls in the assisted living wing. Ranging from 355 to 900 square feet, our apartments offer the following features:
- Secure entrance, accessed internally
- Emergency call system
- Mobility equipment accommodated
- Fully equipped kitchens and kitchenettes
- Handicap-accessible bathrooms and appliances
- Individual thermostats for personal comfort
Amenities
These amenities are available to our assisted living residents:
- Well-balanced meals, snacks and beverages served in welcoming dining areas
- Additional meal options and special orders for special diets designed by a registered dietitian
- Common areas available 24/7 for large family gatherings
- Community living room and library
- Raised garden beds
- In-house beauty services
- Daily activities
- Sunday religious or spiritual activities
- Regular Resident Council meetings
- Attached screened-in porch (assisted living)
Standard Services
- 24-hour nursing staff
- Hospital, doctor’s office, and pharmacy within the facility
- Housekeeping
- Meal delivery to room/apartment in case of illness
- Free laundry facilities
- Physical therapy
- Mail delivery
- Internet available
- Basic TV services
- Utilities provided
- Maintenance services
- Person centered care and aging in place
- Shopping
- Transportation in Lakin is free of charge, there are additional charges to Garden City
- Laundry services
- Bathing assistance
- Grooming assistance
- Additional housekeeping
- Medication administration
- Guest meals for family or friends
- Assistance with activities of daily living
Community Life
As a crucial part of maintaining positive health and well-being for our community members, we offer a wide range of creative, fun and engaging activities and events.
Upon admission to High Plains, each resident provides a detailed assessment of their interests. This allows us an opportunity to develop activity programs that are well-suited for each person. Some examples of our activities:
- Monthly birthday parties and holiday celebrations
- Outdoor activities
- Board games
- Monthly Activity Council meetings
- Outings and trips as scheduled with the Activity Department
- Exercise classes
- Virtual reality and interactive gaming
- Holiday celebrations
- Grade school involvement/volunteering
- Library with large print books, books on tape, movies
- Musical groups and sing-alongs
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get on the wait list?
Download the application for residency, complete and submit to the Resident Account Coordinator.
Applications can be submitted in person or via email or fax. Please send emailed applications to [email protected] and faxed applications to 620-355-8627.
What are my payment options?
High Plains Retirement Village accepts Medicaid and Private Pay.
Can I customize my room or apartment?
Yes! Residents are encouraged to decorate their new home according to their preferences.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are not allowed in our Assisted Living apartments.
Is High Plains Retirement Village a for-profit organization?
We are a non-profit organization governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors that is responsible for strategic planning and oversight of the organization.
Resources
Layout of Assisted Living Apartments:
Contact Us
You may have many questions as you and your loved ones choose a care facility. Please contact us for more details about the care and services we offer at High Plains Retirement Village.
Assisted Living Apartments
500 E Thorpe St.
Lakin, KS 67860
Fax: 620-355-8637