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AssistedLiving.org spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Kansas City area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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Featured Kansas City, MO Facilities

Anthology of Burlington Creek
Anthology of Burlington Creek

6311 N. Cosby Avenue, Kansas City, MO 30085

Anthology of Burlington Creek
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Located just across the street from the high-end Village at Burlington Creek shopping center, the elegant Anthology…

4.48

Average of 30 reviews

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The Forum at Overland Park
The Forum at Overland Park

3501 West 95th Street, Overland Park, KS 28482

The Forum at Overland Park
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Skilled Nursing
Located just down the street from the Glenwood Arts Theatre, The Forum at Overland Park is a…

4.29

Average of 81 reviews

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Rockhill Manor
Rockhill Manor

4235 LOCUST STREET PO BOX 5930, Kansas City, MO 30102

Rockhill Manor
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Respite
Located in Kansas City, Rockhill Manor is surrounded by restaurants, theaters and points of interest. The luxurious…

3.86

Average of 17 reviews

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SummitView Terrace
SummitView Terrace

12101 East Bannister Road, Kansas City, MO 30073

SummitView Terrace
  • Assisted Living
  • Hospice
  • Day Services
  • Respite
SummitView Terrace is an Americare retirement community, offering assisted living services in a welcoming environment. Designed for…

4.4

Average of 73 reviews

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The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek
The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek

8280 N. Tullis Ave., Kansas City, MO 30092

The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek is an assisted living and memory care community, offering a homelike…

4.5

Average of 44 reviews

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Westchester Village of Lenexa
Westchester Village of Lenexa

8505 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 28491

Westchester Village of Lenexa
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Respite
  • Skilled Nursing
At Westchester Village of Lenexa, the philosophy of care is centered around treating residents with dignity and…

4.59

Average of 41 reviews

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McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff
McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff

1201 NW. Tullison Rd., Kansas City, MO 64116

McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
  • Respite
  • Skilled Nursing
Life at McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff is designed to encourage as much independence as possible for each…

4.82

Average of 75 reviews

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Shawnee PARC
Shawnee PARC

7600 Antioch Rd., Overland Park, KS 66204

Shawnee PARC
  • Assisted Living
Shawnee PARC is a concierge-style assisted living facility where residents receive help with the activities of daily…

3.15

Average of 63 reviews

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Primrose Retirement
Primrose Retirement

8559 North Line Creek Parkway, Kansas City, MO 30088

Primrose Retirement
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
Conveniently located in the Northland area, Primrose Retirement Community of Kansas City is nestled in a wooded…

4.16

Average of 90 reviews

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Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

9101 North Ambassador Dr., Kansas City, MO 64154

Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
  • Hospice
  • Respite
  • Skilled Nursing
Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation & Health Care Center provides assisted living care services along with memory care and…

3.7

Average of 97 reviews

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Park Meadows Senior Living
Park Meadows Senior Living

5901 W. 107th St., Overland Park, KS 66207

Park Meadows Senior Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
Park Meadows is a senior living community in Kansas City, Missouri. Residents can enjoy some great amenities,…

4.11

Average of 195 reviews

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The Gardens at Barry Road
The Gardens at Barry Road

8300 NW. Barry Rd., Kansas City, MO 64153

The Gardens at Barry Road
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Hospice
  • Respite
At The Gardens at Barry Road Assisted Living and Memory Care, every resident receives an individual care…

4.39

Average of 120 reviews

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Kingswood Senior Living Community
Kingswood Senior Living Community

10000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 30052

Kingswood Senior Living Community
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing
Kingswood Senior Living is a life plan community located in the heart of Kansas City. It provides…

3.8

Average of 60 reviews

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Bishop Spencer Place
Bishop Spencer Place

4301 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO 30049

Bishop Spencer Place
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Skilled Nursing
Bishop Spencer Place is a luxury assisted living, independent care, and memory care community that is located…

0

Average of 0 reviews

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The Atrium at Overland Park
The Atrium at Overland Park

7300 WEST 107th St., Overland Park KS 66212

The Atrium at Overland Park
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
Located less than 20 minutes from downtown Kansas City, The Atrium at Overland Park provides a secure…

4.45

Average of 123 reviews

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Armour Oaks
Armour Oaks

8100 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114

Armour Oaks
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Hospice
  • Day Services
  • Skilled Nursing
Located on the thriving Wornall Road, Armour Oaks combines assisted living with easy access to a wide…

4.42

Average of 57 reviews

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Waterford South
Waterford South

11515 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 30067

Waterford South
  • Assisted Living
Waterford South Assisted Living is a small assisted living community in Kansas City's Red Bridge neighborhood, located…

3.19

Average of 19 reviews

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Glenwood Village of Overland Park
Glenwood Village of Overland Park

9201 Foster St., Overland Park, KS 66212

Glenwood Village of Overland Park
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Glenwood Village at Overland Park is an upscale assisted living community for seniors who need some help…

4.24

Average of 105 reviews

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Lamar Court
Lamar Court

11909 Lamar Ave., Overland Park, KS 66209

Lamar Court
  • Assisted Living
  • Respite
  • Skilled Nursing
Lamar Court Assisted Living Community in Overland Park provides residents with dignified care and comfortable accommodations, helping…

3.96

Average of 89 reviews

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Senior Star at Wexford Place
Senior Star at Wexford Place

6500 N. Cosby Ave., Kansas City, MO 64151

Senior Star at Wexford Place
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
Located just north of downtown Kansas City, Senior Star at Wexford Place encourages residents to maintain an…

4.31

Average of 165 reviews

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COVID-19 Rules for Assisted Living in Kansas City

For assisted living communities, COVID-19 rules and regulations are typically set at the state level. You can view specific rules on our guide to assisted living in MO. These rules change often, and many communities have policies in place that go above and beyond what’s required by the state, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more.

How to Pay for Assisted Living in Kansas City

Assisted living residents in Kansas pay a moderate $85 more per month than the national monthly average, which is significantly less than the $1,585 difference compared to the state.

Assisted Living in Kansas City vs. Nearby Cities

Kansas City and Adrian are more expensive than most other nearby cities for assisted living. Those living in St. Joseph and Springfield only pay $3,875 and $3,250, respectively. To the east, toward the middle of Missouri, Columbia residents pay $2,800 per month, on average.

  • Kansas City: $4,585
  • Missouri: $3,000
  • National: $4,500
  • Columbia: $2,800
  • St Joseph: $3,875
  • Adrian: $4,585
  • Springfield: $3,250

Assisted Living vs. Other Types of Care in Kansas, MO

Homemaker and home health aide services are two types of care similar to assisted living that are provided in seniors’ homes. Both cost $4,957 and offer assistance with household tasks, such as cooking, cleaning and laundry, and personal care. Although home health aides also provide some medical services. Seniors only requiring care during the weekdays have the option of adult day health care, where they receive companionship, meals and can enjoy daily activities for $1,733 per month. If a higher level of care is needed, a nursing home facility has costs for semiprivate rooms at $6,464.

  • Assisted Living: $4,585
  • Homemaker Services: $4,957
  • Home Health Aide: $4,957
  • Adult Day Health Care: $1,733
  • Nursing Home (semiprivate room): $6,464

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Kansas City

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Other Ways to Pay for Assisted Living in Kansas City

Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Kansas City.

Free and Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources for Seniors in Kansas City

The following resources can help senior residents in Kansas City save money, stay in shape by participating in many forms of exercise, better understand retirement benefits and locate advocacy to help them deal with complaints or disputes.

Resource Contact Description
Don Bosco Senior Center 816-691-2900 At the Don Bosco Senior Center, people with disabilities and those aged 60 and up are welcome to participate. The center offers numerous services that promote independence and healthy living. They deliver or serve meals on-site and provide transportation to and from the center. Health screening facilities at the center help with early diagnosis and there are multiple opportunities to stay in shape with exercise classes such as Zumba, tai chi, dance and yoga.
Kansas City Social Security Office 800-772-1213 The Kansas City Social Security Office staff can help seniors better understand retirement benefits. They can help fill out applications, estimate entitlements, and replace lost or stolen social security cards. Also, seniors can report any changes that may affect their benefits and learn how to protect their personal information in order to prevent fraud such as identity theft.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 800-309-3282 Missouri’s ombudsman program serves residents in Kansas City and throughout the state. It can help resolve any disputes or complaints relating to the quality of care delivered in assisted living facilities, reports of abuse or neglect and any billing disputes. Another key role of an ombudsman is to educate. By providing seniors, their families and the community with materials and resources, seniors are encouraged and better equipped to deal with some problems independently.
United Way of Greater Kansas City 816-472-4289 Seniors of Kansas City can get free access to thousands of community resources by calling the free United Way 2-1-1 helpline. The helpline service can provide support with housing, food, transportation and offer advice on emergency medical care, health screening and diagnostic services and health support services.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Kansas City

Assisted Living Communities in Kansas City are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined by the state. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.

Laws and regulations for assisted living in Missouri

The Top Assisted Living Communities in the Kansas City Area

In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Kansas City area, our team of researchers:

  • Sorted through 54 communities using our unique methodology
  • Spent over 30 hours researching assisted living communities in Kansas City
  • Read more than 430 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 20 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of Kansas City is $4,585, which is considerably higher than the state average of $3,000 and higher than the national average of $4,500.

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Christina Drumm-Boyd
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)
Christina Drumm-Boyd
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)

Christina is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) who is passionate about seniors and their families. Along with her staff, Christina works hands-on with each client to find the best solutions for the challenges that often come with aging.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Kansas City, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 695 communities in the Kansas City area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.

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