The average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,050 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 50 Assisted Living Communities in Kansas City and several in surrounding areas.
2 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64112, Kansas City, MO 64112
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"Anthology of the Plaza welcomes you to a new standard of senior living in Kansas City, Missouri. Contemporary, exquisitely comfortable priva..."
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"The Gardens at Barry Road Assisted Living and Memory Care is an engaging, service-oriented community in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri. ..."
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9101 N Ambassador Dr, Kansas City, MO 64154
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"Welcome to Tiffany Springs Senior Living Community, where hospitality was inspired by you! Built in 2019, we are a new active adult communi..."
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6500 North Cosby Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64151
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"You will find Senior Star at Wexford Place surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds, with open doors and welcoming smiles. Our community..."
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"Nestled in a quiet wooded area, Brookdale Wornall Place (formerly known as Grand Court Kansas City) is a beautiful community with a relaxing..."
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"As MO/KAN's newest border community, The Madison is an exciting neighborhood filled with people who know how to enjoy life. Featuring indepe..."
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8280 N. Tullis Ave., Kansas City, MO 64158
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"The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek is a picturesque facility in Kansas City, Missouri conveniently located just off of Highway 152. Visitors re..."
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"At St. Anthony's Senior Living, we offer you comfort and peace of mind for today and tomorrow. We provide senior living for all levels of in..."
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12100 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64145
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"You will find Senior Star at Villa Ventura surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds, with open doors and welcoming smiles. Our community..."
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6311 N Cosby Ave., Kansas City, MO 64151
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"Imagine having everything you could need or want within feet of your front door. Featuring exceptional accommodations, services and experie..."
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"____________________________________________ Senior living lifestyle options that include independent living to skilled nursing a..."
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1201-1301 NW Tullison Road, Kansas City, MO 64116
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8559 North Line Creek, Kansas City, MO 64154
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"Primrose is committed to providing a happy, healthy environment for our residents. Assisted living is designed for seniors who want the priv..."
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5901 NW 88th Street, Kansas City, MO 64154
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"Benton House of Tiffany Springs is an assisted living and memory care facility nestled in Kansas City's Tiffany Springs neighborhood, close ..."
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"To us at SummitView Terrace - assisted living by Americare in Kansas City, Missouri, assisted living means two things: you do the living and..."
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"Waterford South is Kansas City's most affordable assisted living. Residents enjoy a homelike atmosphere with a small, intimate setting of on..."
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4301 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111
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"Refund Plans: 80% of Entrance Fee; Declining balance of 50 mos. (Price: 59% of Entrance Fee). Assisted Living and Nursing Care on Fee-For-Se..."
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"Refund Plans: 90% of Entrance Fee; Declining Balance Refund (Price 40% of Entrance Fee).Priority access to Assisted Living and Nursing Care ..."
READ MORE12942 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145
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"Corner Brook Place is located in Kansas City, Missouri, home to the American Jazz Museum, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Crown Cent..."
READ MORE11071 N. Woodland Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64155
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128 North Hardesty Ave, Kansas City, MO 64123
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"Glennon Place Apartments is located in a tree-lined neighborhood in the northwest corner of Kansas City, Missouri. Tucked between Interstate..."
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9601 North Tullis Drive, Kansas City, MO 64157
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"The 2nd oldest town west of the Mississippi River, Liberty is a place where the past meets the present. Its historic town square is made up ..."
READ MORE"Blessed Homes is located in an urban neighborhood in South Kansas City. With Research Hospital nearby, medical care is available quickly and..."
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"The Oaks in Kansas City, Missouri offers residents senior care while providing them with a comfortable and caring atmosphere. The facility p..."
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"Welcome to The Parkway Senior Living. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and convenience of a hassle-free lif..."
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"Our Lady of Mercy is located in beautiful Liberty, Missouri. Close to shopping, restaurants and health care services. In well-appointed one-..."
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107 Bernard Drive, Belton, MO 64012
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"Welcome to Carnegie Village Senior Living Community. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and convenience of a ..."
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"Sunrise of Lenexa is a warm and relaxing community, with shaded walkways, sun-dappled gardens and elegantly furnished community areas. Our f..."
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7300 West 107th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212
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"___________________________________________ Located in the vibrant city of Overland Park, The Atriums offers a stunning array of service ..."
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"At Sunrise of Overland Park, we have the best of both worlds—a convenient location near several retail stores, including a pharmacy, an..."
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"Garden Villas of Lenexa Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community continues the grand tradition of excellence established by the Delma..."
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"For Raytown-area seniors seeking assistance to remain independent and active, Trustwell Living of Raytown is the community to call home. Wit..."
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10665 Barkley, Overland Park, KS 66212
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"Centrally located in the heart of Overland Park just minutes from shopping centers, medical facilities, parks and Sprint World Headquarters,..."
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5350 West 61st Place, Mission, KS 66205
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"Dedicated to making every senior in our care feel important and valued, Trustwell Living at Mission Springs offers a welcoming home for seni..."
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"Brookdale Overland Park (formerly known as The Sweet Life at Brookdale Place Overland Park) is a part of the Brookdale network of senior com..."
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"As the Liberty areas newest full-service, senior living community, The Wellington Senior Living is an exciting neighborhood filled with peop..."
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"The Groves Retirement Community is located in Independence, MO, just a 20-minute drive from all the amenities of downtown Kansas City. It of..."
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5301 Harry Truman Drive, Grandview, MO 64030
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"The Village at Carroll Park is a 93 bed licensed Intermediate Care Facility that is family owned and operated, and have been serving the Kan..."
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"In a suburb of Kansas City, Sunrise of Leawood combines the convenience of nearby retail shopping with a caring professional staff that prov..."
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"Assisted living at Brookdale Rosehill (formerly known as The Sweet Life at Rosehill) is like no other senior community in the country. The 3..."
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"Vintage Park at Gardner is a hidden secret in the Gardner community. It's not like home, it is home. We are blessed to care for a wonderful ..."
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"Mission Chateau Senior Living Community offers the finest country club-style senior living in the heart of Prairie Village. Located within ..."
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"In America's heartland, where sprawling fields of grass and wheat sway under gentle blue skies, sprouts a new kind of senior living communit..."
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1701 SE Oldham Parkway, Lees Summit, MO 64081
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"Join us for a life of ease at The Princeton’s independent senior apartments or enjoy a supportive environment at assisted living. Whatever y..."
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"With our location on the outskirts of Kearney, our residents will enjoy a laid-back lifestyle in a country setting while having easy access ..."
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" The Crestone is a premier senior living community with full services amenities and we are so excited to be bringing this community to Olath..."
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22550 S. Franklin St, Spring Hill, KS 66083
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"Colonial Oaks Senior Living at Spring Hill truly feels like home. Our cozy community offers Assisted Living and Memory Care options. We have..."
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"Waterford Ladies Home is a senior housing facility that offers a variety of services and amenities to meet the needs of each individual resi..."
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2300 N. 113th Terrace, Kansas City, KS 66109
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"Home within a Home.... Home is more than an address; it's a feeling. Home means having the freedom to do whatever you choose, while feeling..."
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"Norterre is a vibrant community built with the desire and vision to serve generations of people in one unique place. A place that offers hea..."
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"Vintage Park at Tonganoxie is a beautiful assisted living community located in the growing community of Tonganoxie, Kansas. Tonganoxie is we..."
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" We offer a wonderful option for those who may, from time to time, require a helping hand with personal care and other needs. As our loved o..."
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"Living at Vintage Park means being a part of an active, vibrant community. Enjoy delicious restaurant-style dining, a wealth of social activ..."
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April 6, 2021
My mother will be moving into Primrose Retirement Community of Kansas City. It was a very good tour. She's moving into independent living. It had a theater and a pub. She also found out that she has two friends that are living up there right now and we just really liked it. She will have a big room for a dining room, a living room, bedroom, kitchen, and the bathroom. It's very roomy. They had an exercise room and a beauty shop. The staff was very nice and very easy to work with.
Sean
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October 28, 2020
Garden Village was very good, it was almost within budget, but not quite, but the only thing about it was my mother didn't want a studio, she wanted a one- or a two-bedroom. They did not have that available, but as far as the property is concerned, it was pleasant. The staff was caring, I didn't have any issues with anybody, they were extremely helpful as they could be, very forthright, they didn't sugarcoat anything, or hide anything, they told it like it really is. They showed me an area where the people kind of gather, and they have activities and things of that matter, they had that available. I saw sitting areas outside for those that desired to get a little fresh air, you were not confined, and if you wanted a meal, they had that available too. Everything seemed to be well-kept.
AG
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October 2, 2020
My mother was at Brookdale Wornall Place. She started in independent and was moved to assisted. That's pretty much where my frustration as next of kin began. She moved from assisted living at another facility, and my mom took a not next of kin person because she wanted out of the other place so badly. They accepted her into independent living with support, which on her file it was clear she belonged in assisted living. It's a struggle because I'm getting calls for falls and things like that which if you're an independent, you don't do. She is still her own medical decision maker, but still had they looked at her file, there's my signature and not the friend she took with her that day. I'm surprised I didn't get a call or anything when everything else has my name on it. She moved in and only a few months later, she got seriously sick like close to death and was admitted to the hospital. They said she needed to be out in 10 days and I went off. I'm like she never belonged in independent and why are you saying she has to leave instead of offering to move her to your assisted because they had assisted living, too. All I'm told is, "We legally have the right to do it." I'm like, "You know what you're doing is shady whether it's legal or not." The fact that you keep repeatedly saying "we're within our legal right," that means you consulted a lawyer. You can't put someone out when they're in the hospital fighting for their life. I will support a move to assisted living because that is where she belonged all along, but you're not just gonna kick her out because she got sick once. I wanted to move her then because I just felt if you're the type of place that will do that, she didn't belong there to begin with. It's a pretty nice facility. They moved her to assisted, but jacked up her rent so much it was no longer affordable, so then she had to move. She thought the food was okay, she thought the activities were okay, and she made really great friends. There's a lot of turnovers, so she would get attached to a CNA or certain caregivers, but they were never there long.
T.H.
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April 7, 2020
We toured Senior Star at Villa Ventura. The staff was very friendly, it seemed to be clean, I don't recall anything odd, and I think everything was fine. We had a meal there, and it was fine. I met a few of the residents, several of the staff members introduced themselves and welcomed us for our visit.
B.W.
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March 16, 2020
I'm happy with the Gardens at Barry Road. The staff was fine, I like them, they seemed to be doing their job. My friend has a deluxe studio, which means it has more room than the bedroom, but they had a variety of rooms, and actual apartments. I know they do things like bingo, karaoke, and they go to Target, Walmart, Dollar store, and they have puzzles, and just a lot of things for the elderly to do. They have a beauty salon, too.
Julie
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November 29, 2019
We're probably going to move my father into Garden Village in the spring. Everybody was friendly, it was clean, and it looked like they take care of the residents there. They have three meals a day, they take them to doctors' appointments and to the store, there are outings on a weekly basis, and they have movie night. The staff was great, very nice, and answered all my questions.
Evelyn
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June 4, 2019
Ive been to Garden Village before, my impression of the place was that it was very okay, and the tour was done very well. I liked the physical appearance, and it seemed to be clean. I thought the lawn was beautiful. I liked the way the whole place looked, but I couldnt afford it. The apartments were very nice, but the one I was shown was very small, and it wasnt big enough for the type of bed that I have. It had a kitchen. The staff was very nice, very friendly, and very accommodating. The dining room was quite large, but not like a restaurant. I thought the outside was very neat and well taken care of.
Warnetta
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May 30, 2019
My cousin moved into Brookdale Wornall Place last week. Its excellent, and I liked it. They have happy hour once a week, field trips, and trips to the store and their doctors' appointments. They pretty much take care of their needs. Its very nice, very clean, and the food is definitely a 5, he loves it. I think they need an orientation period for new arrivals, because they tend to be a bit confused or depressed because of the move.
William
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March 23, 2019
Garden Village was very nice, and I really liked it. The best of the places I visited. I thought it was nicely run. They had great activities and it was in a good state of repair. The staff did an exceptionally good job. All the staff I met was a 5. Its actually independent living, but you can contract with their nursing staff for care if you need it.
At $4,050 per month, the median cost of assisted living in Kansas City just barely exceeds the national average of $4,000. Kansas City residents also typically pay more than the monthly average for assisted living in numerous other Missouri cities, including St. Joseph ($2,550) and St. Louis ($3,500). The state average for assisted living sits at $2,844 per month, which is approximately $1,200 less than the Kansas City median.
Kansas City
$4,050
National average
$4,000
State average
$2,844
St. Joseph
$2,550
Columbia
$3,975
Joplin
$2,650
Jefferson City
$3,545
St. Louis
$3,500
Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care Survey reveals the cost of nursing home care, whether in a private or semiprivate room, is nearly twice as much as assisted living care in many Missouri cities. This is not true in Kansas City, as monthly expenses for care are similar in all areas except adult day care, which costs just $1,733 per month. A semiprivate nursing room in Kansas City costs $1,532 more than an assisted living facility and $1,197 more than a home health aide. While homemaker services average $46 less per month than expenses for an assisted living residence, it isn’t necessarily a more cost-effective option than services at a facility. Comparing other household expenses, such as rent, utilities and household maintenance, may make an assisted living facility or nursing home more affordable than professional services at home. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart
Assisted living
$4,050
Homemaker services
$4,004
Home health aide
$4,385
Adult day health
$1,733
Nursing home care (semiprivate room)
$5,582
Seniors in Missouri can apply for Medicaid, Medicare or both programs. Seniors on Medicaid, known as MO HealthNet, must be at least 65 years old and meet income and asset requirements. These guidelines vary based on household size and whether a senior lives alone or with others. A senior on Social Security who lives alone in their own home can have a monthly income of up to $771, but that figure drops to $514 for a senior who lives with friends or family members.
Seniors automatically qualify for MO HealthNet if they are deemed disabled by the state of Missouri and/or the Social Security Administration. In this situation, Medicaid helps eliminate the gap in coverage some seniors face while waiting for Medicare benefits to begin. Medical providers treat Medicare as the primary insurance company and MO HealthNet as the secondary insurer when a senior has plans with each provider.
Missouri seniors interested in obtaining Medicaid coverage can apply online at MyDSS.MO.gov/healthcare or request an application over the phone by calling (800) 735-2966. Applications are also accepted in person at the Family Support Division located at 324 E 11th St #1100, Kansas City, MO 64106, or seniors can mail completed applications to the address provided on their application.
Missouri Independent Living Waiver
Kansas City Medicaid recipients may qualify for the Missouri Independent Living Waiver, which provides financial help with in-home care as well as facility services. This waiver may also help cover personal care essentials not included in a Medicaid plan, such as specialized medical equipment and environmental accessibility adaptations.
This waiver is not just for seniors, but seniors can retain enrollment after age 64 if they meet the program’s criteria for income, assets and medical need.
To apply for this program, contact the The Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Senior and Disability Service or a MO HealthNet representative at (573) 751-3425.
Supplemental Nursing Care
Seniors who qualify for nursing home services or mental health services in a hospital setting can apply for the Supplemental Nursing Care program. The program helps offset the expenses of assisted care, and it also provides an allowance of up to $50 for personal needs.
Additional monthly cash benefits are $156 per month for seniors in residential care facilities and $292 per month for seniors in assisted living facilities. After a resident in one of these facilities pays their required portion of expenses, the state helps cover the remaining costs.
Seniors interested in the program must be at least 65 years old, and disabled applicants considering nursing home care need to be 21 or older. Applicants cannot have given away or sold any real estate or personal property for a price below fair market value during the last five years. If the applicant is married, they can request asset protection for the spouse remaining at home.
Kansas City has approximately 10 senior centers for local residents interested in socializing or improving their health. These centers offer benefits and events such as exercise classes, free meals, group outings, craft classes and game nights.
Don Bosco Senior Center
580 Campbell St., Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 691-2900
Platte Senior Services
11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 270-4100
Westport Cooperative Services
201 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-7039
Go a bit further out to explore pricing and amenities.
The Ashton on the Plaza
2 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64112,
Kansas City, Missouri 64112
$4,795
$2,995
$3,995
$4,000
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