Ascension Living Via Christi Village is a senior living community close to downtown Wichita and the Arkansas River, so folks can enjoy quiet views and some nice wildlife like rabbits, squirrels, and birds in their garden area. The campus has many living choices, offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory support, retreat stays, and even a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The community feels home-like and secure with 24-hour staff and security, so residents feel comfortable and safe. There's a strong focus on helpful and friendly staff who support people with day-to-day needs like housekeeping, laundry, bathing, medication management, transportation, and regular health checks.
The living spaces come in flexible floorplans, including two-bedroom duplexes with full kitchens, garages, patios, washers and dryers, and storm shelters. Pets up to 25 pounds are allowed for folks who bring cats or small dogs along. Wi-Fi, cable, utilities, and emergency call systems are included, and staff cover both inside and outside maintenance, so there's no need to worry about repairs or garden work. Community areas like the entrance court, theater room, outdoor patio, fitness center, grill area, and ice cream parlor are all available for relaxation, socializing, and activities. There are daily events covering arts and crafts, gardening club, exercise, religious services, outings, and live performances, along with support for those who need it due to memory loss from dementia or Alzheimer's.
Dining here tries to meet a range of needs with restaurant-style meals, a professional chef, healthy options, special diets, a separate grill room for burgers and fries, plus guest meals and in-room dining a few times each month. Residents find places to worship, join in with interdenominational services, and take part in celebrations, including both Catholic-inspired and community-run events. For folks who need long-term skilled nursing or short-term therapy after hospital stays, there are programs for wound care, rehabilitation, and regular therapy sessions. Memory care is available in special secure units, staffed to help residents with daily life and social activities, and the adult day center and home and community-based services connect seniors with help when they're living at home or coming in during the day.
Residents have care teams from Ascension Living trained to give personalized care-including physical, social, emotional, and spiritual support-and to help people transition smoothly as needs change. The staff can help with light housekeeping, laundry, meal plans, wellness checks, medication management, and offer transportation four times a month for outings and appointments. Amenities like snack stations, health and wellness programs, and dietitian consultations add to the comfort and support. The premium concierge program gives extra service for those who want it, using either all-inclusive or à la carte pricing-folks pick what works best for them.
Ascension Living Via Christi Village runs under the Catholic faith's mission to care for mind, body, and spirit, but welcomes all faiths. The grounds and buildings are clean, bright, and have special touches like chandelier lighting and a fireplace, so the place feels warm and inviting rather than just clinical. People can move between independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing as their health needs change, so couples or friends can stay in the same place even if each person's care plan is a bit different over time. Housekeeping and linen changes come weekly, and there's both transportation for appointments and regular adventures and outings offered, so seniors can stay active, social, and connected inside or out of the community. The focus stays on making it easy to live day to day with dignity, safety, social connections, and the ability to enjoy retirement years with some peace of mind.
