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With an income-based system for costs, Delaware Highlands Assisted Living community offers affordable assisted living costs like no other in the Kansas City area, providing seniors of all income levels an opportunity at the quality golden years they deserve. Settle into cozy yet elegant one-bedroom apartments that grant privacy and comfort, without worrying about daily living activities, personal care, or medical management, for a fully stress-free experience.
Around the clock support from a team of expertly trained professionals ensures that each resident’s specific needs are catered to, allowing them to focus on rest, relaxation, and recreation. A full set of organized events, three filling meals served daily, community outings, and scheduled transportation off-site empower residents to lead convenient and exciting retirement years.
Higher than the Kansas average: 79.5%Delaware Highlands Assisted Living is legally operated by Delaware Highlands Assisted Living, and administrated by Suzanne Sexton.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 51 | 100 | This facility has 49% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (51 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 49% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2012.
| 3.6 | 7.1 | This facility has 49% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (3.6 vs. KS avg 7.1).↓ 49% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.2 | 3.1 | This facility has 29% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (2.2 vs. KS avg 3.1).↓ 29% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 23 | 32 | This facility has 28% fewer total inspections than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (23 vs. KS avg 32).↓ 28% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 550 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
16.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Kansas City's city center to Delaware Highlands Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.48 miles to nearest hospital (Providence Medical Center)
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Delaware Highlands Assisted Living is located in Kansas City, Kansas.
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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
| Delaware Highlands Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Kansas City (Prairie / Piper-Kc-Ks) | 133
Facility
133
KS AVG
69
Rank
#13 / 224 | Yes |
3
Facility
3
KS AVG
46
Rank
#349 / 363 | 1 Bed |
88.7%
Facility
88.7%
KS AVG
77.4%
Rank
#54 / 198 | A+ | Suzanne Sexton | Delaware Highlands Assisted Living | 23 | 51
Facility
51
KS AVG
100
Rank
#83 / 191 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
KS AVG
3.1
Rank
#58 / 191 |
| Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Kansas City (Victory Hills) | 131
Facility
131
KS AVG
69
Rank
#15 / 224 | No |
57
Facility
57
KS AVG
46
Rank
#119 / 363 | 1 Bed | 89.5% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Kansas City (Victory Hills) | 70
Facility
70
KS AVG
69
Rank
#83 / 224 | No |
11
Facility
11
KS AVG
46
Rank
#336 / 363 | 1 Bed |
94.3%
Facility
94.3%
KS AVG
77.4%
Rank
#163 / 198 | - | - | - | 5 | 62
Facility
62
KS AVG
100
Rank
#94 / 191 | 12.4
Facility
12.4
KS AVG
3.1
Rank
#191 / 191 |
| Trustwell Living Mission Springs |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Mission (Mission Village) | - | Yes |
70
Facility
70
KS AVG
46
Rank
#57 / 363 | 1 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brookdale Shawnee |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Shawnee | - | No |
71
Facility
71
KS AVG
46
Rank
#53 / 363 | 1 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living is in the Prairie / Piper-KC-KS neighborhood of Kansas City.
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to KS state health department records, Delaware Highlands Assisted Living's license number is N105014.
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living's occupancy is 89%.
Suzanne Sexton is the administrator of Delaware Highlands Assisted Living.
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living has 133 beds.
Yes — there are 5 photos of Delaware Highlands Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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