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Seniors
Anew handicapaccessible entrance to the Welcome Inn Senior Center in Larned was installed in the summer of 2021, eliminating a step up to enter the building. Th ey’ve also added a hand-sanitizing station and a temperature check machine at the entrance. Marilyn Bell at the Welcome Inn said part of 2020 and 2021 forced the senior center to only off er carry-out meals, so everyone was happy when most of the in-person activities resumed.
Th e building also has a new roof, new carpeting and some new artwork, and two new cooks joined the staff in 2021. Sonia Carson is the head cook and Sara Wood is her assistant.
Th e Welcome Inn Leisure Center in Larned and the Burdett Senior Center both serve as community centers where Pawnee County’s older residents can come together for coff ees, meetings and other activities for senior citizens. Th e Welcome Inn is also a Friendship Meal site.
Welcome Inn Leisure Center
113 W. Fourth St., Larned 620-285-3504 Open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday
Th e building can also be rented. Friendship Meals Director Marilyn Bell said lunch is served Monday through Friday at noon, followed by cards and dominoes.
Lunch is $3.50 for those 60 years or older and $5.75 for those younger than 60.
Take-out meals and frozen meals are available. Homedelivered meals are also available Monday through Friday for eligible persons. Exercise equipment is available for use from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Activities and meeting times:
• Friendship Meals Monday through Friday, noon • Birthdays celebrated on the 2nd Wednesday with cake • Nutrition programs • Coff ee Tuesday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. • Free blood pressure checks 1st Tuesday, 11:15 a.m. Angel Care 3rd Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. Pawnee County Health Department • Free legal service quarterly • Hand waxing by appointment • Yoga Monday and Th ursday 11:00 a.m.
Burdett Senior Center
203 Elm Street, Burdett 620-525-6655
Activities and meeting times:
• Potluck Second and Fourth Mondays at noon • Coff ee and doughnuts 3rd Friday 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. • Ladies’ Coff ee Tuesday & Th ursday 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Men’s Coff ee Sunday - 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
You’re Gonna Love It Here
At our residence your loved one has the freedom to live with choice in their care, while you can be secure that they are being cared for by compassionate and professional staff.
Country Living
OF LARNED
ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE & HOME PLUS SERVICES
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SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR PAWNEE COUNTY
Senior Services
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services kdads.ks.gov
Emergency Alert Device Golden Belt Telephone Rush Center 785-372-4236 or 800-432-7965
Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas
(SHICK) 800-860-5260 SHICK off ers: • Free, Confi dential
Counseling: An opportunity to speak with real people, not automated systems • Employment and Medicare
Information • Disability and Medicare
Information • Supplemental Rate
Comparisons via the Kansas
Insurance Department
Website • Assistance with Medicare
Part D - Prescription Drug
Coverage
Th e SouthWest Kansas Area Agency on Aging
1905 Washington St. Great Bend 620-793-6633 236 San Jose Drive, Dodge City 800-742-9531 www.swkaaa.org
SWKAAA is a planning, coordinating and funding agency for services to anyone age 60 and older living in southwest Kansas. Th is includes rental assistance and caregiver programs.
SWKAAA has information vital for senior citizens’ wellbeing and lifestyle. Printed materials can be picked up at either senior center.
Employment
Th e Older Kansans Employment Program (OKEP) is funded by the Kansas Legislature through the Kansas Department of Commerce to assist individuals age 55 and older in obtaining gainful employment. Th e Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a federally-funded, work-based training program providing economically disadvantaged older persons the opportunity to gain key work skills necessary for viable employment. SWKAAA is the contracted provider for these and other employment services.
Legal services
Elder Law Hotline, 888353-5337, is a project of Kansas Legal Service. At the toll-free hotline, attorneys answer questions in civil cases for Kansans age 60 or older. Free or low cost assistance for cases may be referred to a local Senior Citizens Law Project attorney or a private attorney. Hours are 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Help is available in English or Spanish.
Relaxing atmosphere. Experienced caregivers. The right amount of care.
405 Grand Ave., Stafford, KS 620-234-5208
Disabled Placard and/or Plate
Pawnee County Treasurer 715 Broadway, Larned, 620285-3746
ElderCare Inc.
www.eldercareks.org Offi ce hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Th ursday 1121 Washington St. Great Bend 620-792-5942 or 877-792-5942
Services include Friendship Meals and home services such as care management, personal care, homemaker, respite, medication management, nutrition management, wellness checks with a Registered Nurse and companionship.
Jordaan Memorial Library
724 Broadway, Larned 620-285-2876
Large print books, audio books, Talking Books, magazines, DVDs, meeting room, copy machine, Internet access, microfi lm reader, microfi lm of Pawnee County newspaper and censuses, magnifi ers and vision aids.
Transportation
Th e Welcome Inn Leisure Center dispatches the Pawnee County Bus, which is available to anybody who needs transportation, not just senior citizens.
Call 620-285-3504 from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Th e eight-passenger bus is funded by the Kansas Department of Transportation through grant money, and volunteer drivers operate the bus. Schedules are built on the availability of the bus and drivers. Th e fare for in-county transportation is $2 per person. Out-of-county fares are $7. On-call trips, if available, are made to Hutchinson, Great Bend, Hays and Wichita for doctors’ appointments.
LONGTERM CARE, NURSING HOMES, ASSISTED LIVING, INDEPENDENT LIVING
Country Living of Larned Assisted Living, Memory Care & Home Plus Services
714 W. 9th, Larned 620-285-6900 www.countrylivingofl arned.com
Country Place Senior Living - Hoisington
259 W. 6th, Hoisington 620-653-4121 www.countryplaceliving.com
Leisure Homestead Association
405 Grand Ave., Staff ord 620-234-5208 402 N. Santa Fe, St. John 620-549-3541 www.leisurehomestead.com
Call or stop by for a tour today! 785-222-2574 785-222-25 -2574 74
Providing a continuum of care to meet changing healthcare needs
Retirement Apartments Assisted Living Center Skilled Nursing Center
Locust Grove
Village 701 W. 6th La Crosse 785-222-2574
Medicalodges Great Bend
5926 Eisenhower, Great Bend 620-792-3207
Housing Authorities and Subsidized Housing
Apartments for age 62+ or handicapped or assistance for families under age 62
Pawnee Plaza
1801 Broadway, P.O. Box 8, Larned 620-285-6661
Santa Fe Trail Apartments
1312 Carroll, Larned 620-285-2630
Housing Opportunities Inc.
1313 Stone, Great Bend 620-792-3299
HOI was founded in 1995 as a Community Housing Development Organization to develop aff ordable housing projects in a three-county area.
Pawnee County projects include Prairie Villas (1001 W 13th St.), Hearthstone (417 W. 18th St.), MeadowBrooks (North of 18th Street), and Street of Dreams (223 W. 17th St., all ages). HOI also manages the City-owned Larned Dream Homes (113 E. 20th St., all ages).
