Senior Star at Wexford Place
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Mo, MO

Senior Star at Wexford Place

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Mo, MO

Overview of Senior Star at Wexford Place

A three-story senior living community in the Hawthorne Picture Hills neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, is Senior Star at Wexford Place. The community at 6500 North Cosby Avenue offers a thorough care continuum: assisted living, independent living, and memory care, letting occupants find the right fit for their needs and preferences.

The home provides flexible housing arrangements with studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans. This diversity in unit types helps residents select accommodations that match their lifestyle and desired privacy level. The three-story building design creates a manageable residential environment without the scale of larger communities. Senior Star at Wexford Place welcomes pets, recognizing that companions play a crucial role in occupants’ well-being and life quality. This pet-friendly policy is an asset for older adults wishing to keep their bonds with animals during this next chapter. The neighborhood setting earns a walk score of 57, so the area is moderately walkable. This means occupant and visiting family members can run some errands on foot while benefiting from proximity to a blend of nearby amenities. The location balances accessibility and a residential community ambiance.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #73 / 258Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 73rd out of 258 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
57 / 100

About This Community

Additional Services

3 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Transportation
Housekeeping

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pond
Swimming Pool

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Senior Star at Wexford Place.

Anytime / all-day dining.

  • Kosher dining.
  • Vegetarian options.
  • Gluten-free options.

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Sizes
300 sq. ft 306 sq. ft 309 sq. ft 325 sq. ft 386 sq. ft
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed Apartment

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Senior Star at Wexford Place

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Address 8.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mo's city center to Senior Star at Wexford Place's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 9.64 miles to nearest hospital (Providence Medical Center)

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Brookdale Wornall Place
AL
IL
Kansas City (Country Lane Estates)
68
Facility 68
MO AVG 88
Rank #129 / 217
Yes
30
Facility 30
MO AVG 43
Rank #163 / 258
1 Bed / 2 BedBlc Kansas City-Gc, LLC
48
Facility 48
MO AVG 12
Rank #2 / 94
A+
The Madison Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Kansas City (Martin City)
66
Facility 66
MO AVG 88
Rank #135 / 217
Yes
32
Facility 32
MO AVG 43
Rank #159 / 258
Studio / 1 BedSwkc Senior Community LLC
6
Facility 6
MO AVG 12
Rank #41 / 94
A+
The Summit
AL
IL
Kansas City
64
Facility 64
MO AVG 88
Rank #143 / 217
No
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 43
Rank #2 / 258
Skilled Nursing Facility (64)The Summit, Inc
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 12
Rank #54 / 94
-
Armour Oaks Senior Living Community
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Kansas City (Waldo Homes)
38
Facility 38
MO AVG 88
Rank #195 / 217
Yes
73
Facility 73
MO AVG 43
Rank #26 / 258
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedMo Women's Christian Assoc Of Kansas City
7
Facility 7
MO AVG 12
Rank #37 / 94
A+
Senior Star at Wexford Place
AL
IL
MC
Mo (Hawthorne - Picture Hills)-Yes
57
Facility 57
MO AVG 43
Rank #73 / 258
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MO assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Missouri

Senior Star at Wexford Place is located in MO, 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).
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 Senior Star at Wexford Place

What neighborhood is Senior Star at Wexford Place in?

Senior Star at Wexford Place is in the Hawthorne - Picture Hills neighborhood of MO.

Is Senior Star at Wexford Place in a walkable area?

Senior Star at Wexford Place has a walk score of 57. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Senior Star at Wexford Place?

Yes, Senior Star at Wexford Place allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Senior Star at Wexford Place?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Senior Star at Wexford Place in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Senior Star at Wexford Place provide?

Senior Star at Wexford Place offers Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care.

What is the address of Senior Star at Wexford Place?

Senior Star at Wexford Place is located at 6500 N Cosby Ave Kansas City, Mo, MO 64151.

What is the phone number of Senior Star at Wexford Place?

(816) 875-3776 will put you in contact with the team at Senior Star at Wexford Place.

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