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Hays Assisted Living at a Glance
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Hays
The community below is a Patriot Angels partner in Hays, ready to work with veterans and surviving spouses on VA benefits.
Hays Assisted Living Costs and VA Benefits
No separate Hays figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Kansas median of $5,975 a month (CareScout 2025), $225 under the U.S. median of $6,200. Rates at each Hays community vary with the apartment and the care level in the service plan.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas assisted living median | $5,975 | $2,130 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Kansas in-home care | $6,435 | $2,590 |
Could VA Benefits Help Pay for Assisted Living in Hays?
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Hays veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Hays Veterans and Their Families
About 575 veterans live in Hays, and 350 of them are 65 or older. Across Ellis County, there are 879 veterans, 515 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Choosing Assisted Living in Hays
Care-level pricing
Ask how a Hays community decides care levels and how much the bill rises with each step.
Visiting distance
A Hays community near the family member who visits most often usually beats a slightly nicer one farther away.
Check the state record
Look up any Hays community’s inspection history with KDADS before you sign.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Hays
Other Kansas assisted living pages within driving distance of Hays.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Hays Assisted Living Questions
Can a Hays veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Hays who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Hays?
No Hays-only figure is published. The Kansas median is $5,975 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Hays?
Just one, in Hays, plus 21 across Kansas.
Can we apply after moving into a Hays community?
Yes. Many Hays families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
More Care Options in Hays
Memory care in Kansas
No Hays page yet, so start with memory care options across Kansas.
In-home care in Kansas
No Hays page yet, so start with in-home care options across Kansas.
Independent living in Kansas
No Hays page yet, so start with independent living options across Kansas.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideDoes Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living and Memory Care?Coming soonGuideCan a Veteran Qualify for Aid & Attendance After Moving Into Assisted Living?Coming soon
GuideDoes Aid & Attendance Pay for Assisted Living?Read guide →Looking beyond Hays? See Assisted Living in Kansas or the national guide.