Forest View Senior Living at The Groves
Independent Living & Assisted Living · Independence, MO

Forest View Senior Living at The Groves

Independent Living & Assisted Living · Independence, MO

Overview of Forest View Senior Living at the Groves

Forest View Senior Living at the Groves is an independent living community in Independence, Missouri, operating under the broader Groves campus brand. It accepts Medicaid, which is a meaningful access point for independent living communities in Missouri where private-pay-only options are the norm.

Pets are welcome. Religious services are available on-site. The amenity set includes a beauty salon and barbershop, carports and garages for residents with vehicles, and laundry facilities. A recreational curriculum rounds out the lifestyle programming, alongside dining and social activities that the profile references without detailing further.

The Walk Score is 15, so a car is a practical necessity for most errands and appointments. That said, the on-site amenities cover enough daily needs that residents without regular transportation aren’t entirely without options.

For older adults in the Independence area looking for independent living with Medicaid acceptance and a standard set of community amenities, Forest View at The Groves covers the basics in a car-dependent suburban setting.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 15 / 100 Rank #478 / 563Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 478th out of 563 homes in Missouri. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Missouri facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty/Barbershop
Carports & Garages
Polite Pet Admittance
Recreational Curriculum
Laundry Facilities
Religious ServicesYes

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Missouri

Forest View Senior Living at The Groves is located in Independence, Missouri.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Missouri.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MO

Rural access prioritized.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Home health services

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

Age 65+
General Missouri resident, in approved facility.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MO

Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Benefits
Monthly cash payment (~$156-$292/month) for care costs

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

Age 65+
General Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, NFLOC, dementia diagnosis, live with caregiver.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).
MO

Caregiver must be family; small program size.

Benefits
Cash stipend ($1,000-$1,500/month) to family caregiver Respite Training Supplies ($500/year)

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,690/month (individual, projected); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).
MO

Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Benefits
Personal care (2-4 hours/day) Homemaker services Limited respite Medical equipment

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
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Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ with dementia, Missouri resident, functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
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Administered via AAAs and Alzheimer’s Association; rural focus.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week) Training Assistive tech ($500/year) Supplies

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Missouri resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest View Senior Living at The Groves

Is Forest View Senior Living at The Groves in a walkable area?

Forest View Senior Living at The Groves has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are there photos of Forest View Senior Living at The Groves?

Yes — there are 17 photos of Forest View Senior Living at The Groves in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Forest View Senior Living at The Groves?

(816) 254-3500 will put you in contact with the team at Forest View Senior Living at The Groves.

Does Forest View Senior Living at The Groves provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Forest View Senior Living at The Groves is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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