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Brandon Woods at Alvamar

1501 Inverness Dr, Lawrence, KS

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

4.522 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Brandon Woods at Alvamar

Brandon Woods at Alvamar Brandon Woods at Alvamar is an assisted living community located in Lawrence, Kansas, in Douglas County and home to about 88,000 people. Located along the Wakarusa and Kansas Rivers, residents will enjoy this beautiful college town with its park-like settings and relaxed atmosphere. Residents can go to movies and shows, do their shopping and run errands, or relax in our comfortable community. Brandon Woods at Alvamar is committed to giving our seniors the highest level of care in a quiet, home-like setting. Our highly trained staff specializes in memory care to help treat dementia and Alzheimer's and keep seniors active and socially engaged. Our development is also very committed to encouraging a strong social dynamics through group events, arts and crafts, fun activities and other ways to encourage social interaction and dialog. Some of the available activities and amenities that we have available to residents include: Rehabilitation, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or physical therapy An on-site bank, a large indoor pool and an equipped gym Fun party nights, a cocktail lounge and a game room Arts and crafts, board games and a library with ample seating Spacious accommodations with different layouts and floor plans Nutritious well-balanced meals and healthy snacks Transportation to/from events and appointments Landscaped courtyards with plush gardens and outdoor seating We are proud to assist the residents in our community and would be happy to have your loved one join us for relaxing social activities, fun events and games, and new friends at Brandon Woods at Alvamar.

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

$4,600/month

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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

$6,400/month

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2 Bedrooms

Assisted Living · 2 bedroom

$7,100/month

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Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

$4,500/month

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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

$3,600/month

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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

$4,200/month

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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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1 Bedroom$3,600 observed · tracking future changes
$3,600Aug 3, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.5 out of 5 from 22 reviews

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★★★★

Positive

Overall a nice community

My was the resident, overall the experience was good. It was OK and certainly acceptable. I would recommend this community to others who are currently searching.

Response from the community

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear your loved one’s experience was positive overall and that you would recommend our community to others. Our team strives every day to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for all who call our community home.

November 12, 2025
AnonymousNovember 11, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Brandon Woods at Alvamar experience

What we like the most about Brandon Woods are the people and the activities. What we think they could improve on would be to have more rails for the residents to hold on to. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoy the community at Brandon Woods and appreciate our activities and team. Your feedback and suggestions are appreciated as we are always striving to enhance safety and comfort for all residents, and are honored to have earned your recommendation.

October 17, 2025
AnonymousOctober 15, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

New Resident

We are very pleased with the atmosphere here. Everybody is friendly and caring. The food is good and the staff is very accommodating.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Terry, we are glad to hear that you're enjoying the friendly atmosphere, delicious food, and friendly team at Brandon Woods. Thanks so much for your kind words and five star rating!

September 8, 2025
Terry GSeptember 5, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Positive Recommendation for Brandon Woods

Staff is great. Facility has many great amenities, and the community culture is good. They have had a couple of changes regarding food/head chef over the past year, and hope to see it rebound to its former 5-star status.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you for your kind words about our team and community. We're so glad to hear that you enjoy our many amenities and welcoming culture. We appreciate your feedback regarding the food service and are actively working on improvements to ensure a dining experience that meets your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we’re committed to earning a 5-star rating from you in the future!

July 29, 2025
AnonymousJuly 24, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

[name removed] at Brandon Woods was totally awesome to work with. She is compassionate, knowledgeable and dedicated to her staff and residents. She walked us through a very difficult process and was extremely helpful. All the staff members shared her helpfulness and caring attitude. Toughest decision our family had to make but [name removed] and crew made it as smooth as possible.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Joe, its wonderful to hear that [name removed] and our team made a challenging transition smoother for you and your family. Compassionate care is at the heart of what we do, and it’s fantastic to know that it made a difference during this time. Thanks for this wonderful review!

July 9, 2025
Joe LJuly 7, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Caring facility

My mother-in-law is there in senior living, but she has dementia. But not bad enough to move to memory care. So she tells me that there were supposed to be scheduled and then when she goes, no one is ever there. So I can't 100% say that's true. But they do need to have more planned activities. The front desk staff is usually very polite and accommodating Again, my mother-in-law has dementia so she has a few more needs than just a regular person living and senior living. But they insist she's not quite ready to go

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
3.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Hi Janet, thank you for sharing your insights about your mother-in-law's experience in our community. We're glad to hear that our team has been very helpful and that you're reassured by the continuum of care we provide. We understand the importance of engaging activities, and invite you to chat with our life enrichment team regarding programming you think she may particularly like -- and please feel free to reach out to anyone on the team whenever you have questions or concerns.

May 1, 2025
JanetApril 30, 2025

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 3, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Private Dining Room
  • Bar or Pub
  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Gluten-free
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Vegetarian

Health & wellness

  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Incontinence Care

Services & convenience

  • Covered Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Cats Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician

Activities & engagement

  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Christian Services
  • Activities On-site
  • Catholic Services
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Wine Tasting
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Forever Fit
  • Community Service Programs
  • Gardening Club
  • Water Aerobics
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Book Club
  • Karaoke
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Montessori Programs
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Holiday Parties
  • Walking Club
  • Bridge Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Men's Club
  • Bible Study Group
  • Wii Bowling
  • Cooking Classes
  • Devotional Activities Offsite

Outdoor spaces

  • Beauty Salon
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outside Patio
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Central Fireplace
  • Swimming Pool
  • Piano or Organ
  • Game Room
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Jacuzzi
  • Fitness Center

Apartment & room features

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Air Conditioned
  • Full kitchen
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 3, 2026.

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Additional care fees
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Move-in fee
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