Essex of Grain Valley

Overview of Essex of Grain Valley

Essex of Grain Valley is a cozy, elegant, independent living and assisted living community near Independence. Residents can rest assured that staff and management are ready to attend to any needs and ensure they are comfortable and secure in the community. Management boasts the sense of belonging that residents can feel because of the family-like treatment given to seniors in a home-like setting.
Essex’ benefits include 24/7 care and supervision, ADLs, medication management, primary care services, and personal care plans. Other services include engaging activities and enriching programs that cultivate residents’ morale.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 50 / 100 Rank #243 / 545Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 243rd out of 545 homes we track in Missouri for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Missouri facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Info below is compiled from the MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services (DHSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Benton House of Raymore
AL
MC
Raymore
95
Facility 95
MO AVG 96
Rank #207 / 450
Yes
19
Facility 19
MO AVG 46
Rank #453 / 545
Studio / 1 BedAhr Raymore Mo Alf Trs Sub, LLC
Cedarhurst of Blue Springs
AL
MC
Blue Springs
89
Facility 89
MO AVG 96
Rank #243 / 450
Yes
11
Facility 11
MO AVG 46
Rank #497 / 545
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedCedarhurst Of Blue Springs Real Estate, LLC
The Parkway Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Blue Springs
72
Facility 72
MO AVG 96
Rank #290 / 450
Yes
52
Facility 52
MO AVG 46
Rank #231 / 545
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed550 Ne Napoleon Opco LLC
Blue Hills Rest Home
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
MC
RC
Independence
63
Facility 63
MO AVG 96
Rank #333 / 450
Yes-Private / Semi-Private RoomsBlue Hills Rest Home, Inc
Essex of Grain Valley
AL
Independence-No
50
Facility 50
MO AVG 46
Rank #243 / 545
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Missouri

Essex of Grain Valley 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).
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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).
MO

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.
MO

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
MO

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 Essex of Grain Valley

Is Essex of Grain Valley in a walkable area?

Essex of Grain Valley has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Essex of Grain Valley?

No, Essex of Grain Valley has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Essex of Grain Valley?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Essex of Grain Valley in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Essex of Grain Valley?

(816) 443-3992 will put you in contact with the team at Essex of Grain Valley.

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