Avenue 81
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Overland Park, KS

Avenue 81

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Overland Park, KS

Overview of Avenue 81

Avenue 81 is a premier senior living community in Kansas City that offers residential independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The condominium-style housing boasts a vibrant community with a friendly environment that allows seniors to nurture and grow as individuals, regardless of their age. The senior living community has a personalized care program that caters to the specific needs of unique individuals– designed to ensure that seniors are able to live the Sagora experience, where the lifestyle is unmatched. Avenue 81 is proudly a luxurious senior living community that successfully receives the trust of seniors and their families knowing that they are in good hands and will be well taken care of.

Residents are able to enhance their quality of life through the community’s range of services and amenities that include culinary dining experience, full-service salon, scheduled activities, and ADLs.

Bed community size
55-bed community Rank #121 / 224Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 121st out of 224 homes in Kansas. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Kansas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas 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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
9 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 88 / 100 Rank #4 / 363Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 363 homes in Kansas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Kansas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
82%
Similar to the Kansas average: 79.5%
Occupied beds
45 / 55
Average occupied beds in Kansas homes 50 beds

Awards

Best of Kansas City in 2023, 2024
2025

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
CountyJohnson
License NumberN046107

Ownership & Operating Entity

Avenue 81 is legally operated by Avenue 81, and administered by Nicholas Wysong.

OwnerAVENUE 81 INVESTORS LLC

Type Of Units

Assisted Living
55 units
Total beds
55 units

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems24-hour emergency communication system in place.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactNick, Executive Director

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

State-Of-The-Art Fitness Studio
Three Chef-Prepared Meals Daily
On-Site Salon And Barber Shop
Fully Stocked Art Studio
Library With A Fireplace
Pub & Billiards Room
Theater Room
Community Hearth Rooms
Outdoor Grilling Area & Fire Pit
Putting Green
Community Garden
Secured Parking Garage
Specific ProgramsRestaurant-Style Dining, Activities Program

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Inspection History

In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 10 deficiencies 9 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Kansas state average
Overall vs. KS average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (90% below)
• Deficiencies per year (90% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (65% below)
• Total inspections (72% below)
Latest Inspection October 27, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityKS Averagevs. KS Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 10100 This facility has 90% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (10 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 90% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2021. 220 This facility has 90% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (2 vs. KS avg 20).↓ 90% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.13.1 This facility has 65% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (1.1 vs. KS avg 3.1).↓ 65% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityKS Averagevs. KS Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 932 This facility has 72% fewer total inspections than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (9 vs. KS avg 32).↓ 72% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on October 22, 2025, found the facility in compliance with all regulations and no new deficiencies. Prior inspections showed some deficiencies related mainly to documentation of resident care, including incident and symptom recording, and food storage practices. Earlier complaint investigations substantiated issues with updating negotiated service agreements and tuberculosis screening for new employees, as well as securing hazardous items in the memory care unit. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have addressed prior deficiencies promptly, with recent follow-up inspections confirming corrections and no new noncompliance.

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Address 0.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Overland Park's city center to Avenue 81's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.61 miles to nearest hospital (AdventHealth Shawnee Mission)

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Compare Assisted Living around Overland Park

The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.

Antioch Valley Senior Living
AL
MC
Overland Park (Rose Estates)
120
Facility 120
KS AVG 69
Rank #24 / 224
No
51
Facility 51
KS AVG 46
Rank #161 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #164 / 198
-Bryan RobyAntioch Opco LLC19
32
Facility 32
KS AVG 100
Rank #64 / 191
1.7
Facility 1.7
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #49 / 191
Sunrise of Overland Park
AL
MC
RC
Overland Park
82
Facility 82
KS AVG 69
Rank #56 / 224
Yes
52
Facility 52
KS AVG 46
Rank #155 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Daniel ChikColonial Village16
0
Facility 0
KS AVG 100
Rank #1 / 191
0.0
Facility 0.0
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #1 / 191
Colonial Village Overland Park
AL
IL
MC
NH
Overland Park
82
Facility 82
KS AVG 69
Rank #56 / 224
Yes
45
Facility 45
KS AVG 46
Rank #199 / 363
1 Bed / 2 Bed
84.1%
Facility 84.1%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #85 / 198
-Daniel ChikColonial Village16
0
Facility 0
KS AVG 100
Rank #1 / 191
0.0
Facility 0.0
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #1 / 191
Avenue 81
AL
IL
MC
Overland Park (Colonial Village)
55
Facility 55
KS AVG 69
Rank #121 / 224
No
88
Facility 88
KS AVG 46
Rank #4 / 363
Private Rooms
81.8%
Facility 81.8%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #97 / 198
A+Nicholas WysongAvenue 819
10
Facility 10
KS AVG 100
Rank #21 / 191
1.1
Facility 1.1
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #28 / 191
Vintage Park at Stanley
AL
Overland Park (Fieldstone Court)
50
Facility 50
KS AVG 69
Rank #137 / 224
No
65
Facility 65
KS AVG 46
Rank #75 / 363
Studio
66.0%
Facility 66.0%
KS AVG 77.4%
Rank #155 / 198
-Lynda SawyerHomestead Of Stanley Operations, LLC15
10
Facility 10
KS AVG 100
Rank #21 / 191
0.7
Facility 0.7
KS AVG 3.1
Rank #18 / 191

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Kansas

Avenue 81 is located in Overland Park, Kansas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Kansas.

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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General Kansas 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).
KS

Requires care level assessment.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

Age 60+
General Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
KS

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Homemaker services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Kansas 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).
KS

Three tiers; no waitlist.

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

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
KS

11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

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

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Kansas 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
KS

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 Avenue 81

What neighborhood is Avenue 81 in?

Avenue 81 is in the Colonial Village neighborhood of Overland Park.

Who is the owner of Avenue 81?

Avenue 81 is legally operated by Avenue 81 Investors Llc, and administered by Nicholas Wysong.

Is Avenue 81 in a walkable area?

Avenue 81 has a walk score of 88. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Avenue 81?

According to KS state health department records, Avenue 81's license number is N046107.

What is the occupancy rate at Avenue 81?

Avenue 81's occupancy is 82%.

Who is the administrator of Avenue 81?

Nicholas Wysong is the administrator of Avenue 81.

How many beds does Avenue 81 have?

Avenue 81 has 55 beds.

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