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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kansas City, KS
Kansas City is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 42 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Kansas City, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Kansas City is about $4,952, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 542 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Jarbalo, Linwood and Kickapoo.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Kansas City, KS
The average cost of senior living in Kansas City is $4,952 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leavenworth, KS with an average of $4,660 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kansas City, KS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kansas City, KS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kansas City vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Kansas City, KS by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Kansas City over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kansas City
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kansas City
Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care in Independence, MO
4.8
It is always a heartbreaking situation to have to place one's ailing parent in a memory care unit. Mom lived out her days with the staff singing to her and smiling with her. They encouraged her to be active and move her extremities. She was well fed and well taken care of. No nursing home is ...
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Vintage Park at Gardner
4.3
We really like the nursing staff and the manager, our only complaint we have about the place is over the weekends there are no regular staff members. The rooms are nice, and our loved ones thing the food is good.
Westchester Village of Lenexa
4.6
Mom's 1st fall led to 9 weeks of pain and substandard care in rehab facilities and with her passing. During this 9 weeks it was decided that Mom and Dad would not be able to remain in their home of 50+ years and after extensive research Westchester Village was selected for their Assisted Living ...
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Kansas City nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kansas City nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kansas City, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Kansas City nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Kansas City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
67.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kansas City nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Kansas City Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kansas City nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Kansas City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kansas City, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kansas City nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Kansas City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kansas City, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kansas City nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Kansas City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kansas City, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.6%
0.4%
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Related senior services in Kansas City, Kansas
In Kansas City, Kansas, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
- The Wyandotte County Veterans Affairs Clinic
- The Kansas Department for Children and Families – Kansas City Service Center
- Kansas City-area elder law attorneys
Kansas City, Kansas is mostly car-dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Public transit options in Kansas City include paratransit services and bus routes through RideKC. Veterans ride free on RideKC with a Veterans Pass. Kansas City has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is not very walkable.
Kansas City offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including the University of Kansas Hospital and Providence Medical Center.
Kansas City, Kansas is known for being the scenic junction point of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers, along with being a cultural center for the region. Seniors can find community through the Don Bosco Senior Center, which offers exercise programs and wellness education, and hosts special events for those 60+, while the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library offers author talks, book clubs, library crafting, and more, to cardholders of all ages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale College Square, Our Lady of Mercy Country Home and Shawnee Hills Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kansas City, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 42 nursing homes facilities near Kansas City, Kansas. See the full list.
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Nursing Homes in Cities Near Kansas City
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