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Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living

4430 Bauer Farm Drive, Lawrence, KS 66049

Independent Living
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(800) 780-8101

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(785) 816-0530

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,072
One Bedroom
Estimated $5,129
Two Bedroom
Estimated $6,308

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,038
  • Average State Price: $4,782
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living Description

    Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living is a community that offers independent living and is about 3.4 miles outside Lawrence, Kansas and is part of the Hawthorn Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9.3 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 11 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Community Reviews

    9.3
    Meadowlark Estates Gracious Retirement Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 65 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 3 out of 11 communities in Lawrence
  • Ranking in State: 92 out of 482 communities in KS
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    6.6
    Hawthorn Senior Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 365 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Kansas

    Employee Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Meadowlark Estates has received glowing reviews from residents and their families, highlighting its exceptional staff, beautiful facilities, and the warm, welcoming community it fosters. Residents have praised the worry-free lifestyle, great food, and the variety of amenities available, including a hair salon, laundry, theater, and game room. The staff, including the resident managers, are commended for their attentiveness, kindness, and the genuine care they extend to residents, making everyone feel like part of a big family.

    Many reviews emphasize the sense of safety and comfort Meadowlark provides, along with its vibrant social life and the plethora of activities and outings offered. The facility is noted for its ability to accommodate residents with varying needs, from those who are independent to those requiring more assistance, including memory care. The on-site management and staff are particularly lauded for their responsiveness and for going above and beyond in ensuring residents' needs are met, even in the middle of the night.

    The quality of the food, the cleanliness of the facility, and the spaciousness of the apartments have also been highlighted. Meadowlark Estates is described as an affordable option for gracious retirement living, where residents can enjoy a higher quality of life and age in place comfortably. The community's efforts during the pandemic to keep residents safe and well-cared for have been appreciated by many families.

    Overall, Meadowlark Estates is highly recommended by current and former residents and their families for anyone looking for a caring, vibrant, and supportive community for themselves or their loved ones.


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    Health

    Medication reminders

    Fitness programs


    Services

    Weekly housekeeping and linen service


    Activities

    Planned activities and events

    Concerts

    Theater

    Writing classes

    Group outings

    Live entertainment


    Community Amenities

    Fitness center

    Garden

    Guest suite


    Room Amenities

    Cable TV service

    All utilities


    Dining

    Three chef-prepared meals daily

    Chef-prepared meals

    Homemade meals

    Nutritional choices

    Snacks

    Beverages


    Transportation

    Transportation to doctor’s appointments

    Scheduled transportation

    Shopping trips

    Day trips



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Lawrence which is 3.4 miles away and has a population of 93,917 (large town).
    • The average income is $87,313, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 80
      • Low Temperature: 32
      • Average Temperature: 57.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 129 days of rain, 19 days of snow and 215 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.7 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 27.4 years old, very low compared to other cities.
    • 3.18% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 9.26% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 6% Asian, 5% Black or African-American, 6% Hispanic or Latino, and 77% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 6.37 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.84 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 3.31 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.35 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.15 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Sprouts Farmers Market
    0.3 miles away
    Dillons
    0.3 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    0.6 miles away
    The Merc Co+op
    2.0 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    2.2 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Learned Hall (Engineering)
    2.6 miles away
    Green Hall
    2.7 miles away
    Naismith Dr West of Murphy
    2.7 miles away
    Naismith Dr west of Murphy
    2.7 miles away
    Naismith Dr south of Murphy
    2.8 miles away

    Banks

    Douglas County Bank
    0.1 miles away
    Bank Midwest
    0.4 miles away
    Central National Bank
    0.6 miles away
    Emprise Bank
    0.7 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    0.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    Lawrence Memorial Hospital
    2.5 miles away
    St. Francis Health Center
    22.0 miles away
    The Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital
    22.1 miles away
    Stormont Vail Health
    22.1 miles away
    Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital
    22.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Dillons Pharmacy
    0.4 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    0.4 miles away
    Walgreens
    0.9 miles away
    Cedar Creek Pharmacy
    16.9 miles away
    The Medicine Store
    21.7 miles away

    Dentists

    Peterson, Krische & Van Horn, DDS
    0.1 miles away
    Gentle Dentistry, P.A.
    0.7 miles away
    Legends Dental
    0.8 miles away
    Wakarusa Oral Surgery, L.C.
    0.9 miles away
    Ranjbar Orthodontics
    0.9 miles away

    Parks

    Quail Run Neigborhood
    0.4 miles away
    Quail Run Park
    0.7 miles away
    Conrad & Viola McGrew Nature Preserve
    0.8 miles away
    Dad Perry Park
    0.8 miles away
    DeVictor Park
    1.1 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Walnut Grove Methodist Episcopal Church
    21.1 miles away
    Saint Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church
    21.1 miles away
    First Presbyterian Church of Topeka, Kansas
    21.2 miles away
    First Presbyterian Church
    21.2 miles away
    Family of God Church
    21.3 miles away

    Shopping

    Brookwood Shopping Center
    22.5 miles away

    Culture

    Theatre Lawrence
    0.3 miles away
    Lied Center of Kansas
    2.2 miles away
    Crafton-Preyer Theatre
    2.7 miles away
    The Jayhawker at The Eldridge
    3.3 miles away
    Wonder Fair
    3.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    Orange Leaf
    0.4 miles away
    Sandwich Bowl
    0.5 miles away
    The Big Biscuit
    0.5 miles away
    China House
    0.5 miles away
    J. Wilson's
    0.5 miles away

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