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The Ashton on the Plaza
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Kansas City, MO
Exterior view of The Ashton on the Plaza Cozy private bedroom with floral bedding and warm decor Cozy common area with comfortable seating A public fountain in a park with people enjoying the space

The Ashton on the Plaza

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Kansas City, MO
2 Emanuel Cleaver Ii Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112 View map
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Overview of The Ashton on the Plaza

Settled in the vibrant community of Kansas City, MO, The Ashton on the Plaza is a prominent senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can choose from well-appointed and cozy accommodations with several floor plans tailored to their needs. As for memory care, a thoughtfully designed specialized care program called Magnolia Trails is utilized to accommodate the immediate care and support that those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia need.

Experience its above-and-beyond amenities and services including delicious and nutritious meals, special nutrition counseling, housekeeping and linen services, regular personal care assessments, medication administration and reminders, and escort and transfer assistance. Join in various social activities and events such as cooking classes, exercise classes, and outings. At The Ashton on the Plaza, seniors can enjoy a secure and memorable retirement.

Facility Direct Line (816) 608-7820
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 96 Rank #68 / 217Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 68th out of 217 assisted living communities we track in Missouri for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Missouri facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #15 / 258Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 15th 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.
85 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #173 / 186Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 173rd out of 186 assisted living communities we track in Missouri for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Missouri average, with its Statewide rank out of 186. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. 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.
31.3% This home usually has availability

Based on 30 residents and 96 beds. Source: state inspection report (Oct 2024)

Lower than the Missouri average: 63.9%
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

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Starting Price
$4,865/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
CountyJackson

Certifications & Programs

Magnolia Trails™ — Sonida Senior LivingA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Ashton on the Plaza is legally operated by Plaza Facility Operator LLC, The, and administered by Dana Milner.

Corporate EntityTHE PLAZA FACILITY OPERATOR LLC

Additional Services

3 services
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Spanish-Inspired Architecture
Fountains
Designed Common Spaces

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Studio Floor plans: Designer Suite 345–579 sq ft
1 Bedroom 329–579 sq ft
2 Bedroom 706–775 sq ft
Private Room 333–488 sq ft
Semi-Private / Shared Room 322–532 sq ft

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Inspection History

In Missouri, the Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure performs the inspections and unannounced surveys required for all long-term care providers.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 27 deficiencies 11 inspections

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

Since 2020 vs. Missouri state average
Overall vs. MO average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Missouri average:
• Total deficiencies (58% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% below)

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

This FacilityMO Averagevs. MO Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2764.0 This facility has 58% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (27 vs. MO avg 64).↓ 58% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.55.0 This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (2.5 vs. MO avg 5).↓ 50% better

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

This FacilityMO Averagevs. MO Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1112.0 This facility has had 8% fewer total inspections than the Missouri average (11 vs. MO avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 8% fewer
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Address 4.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kansas City's city center to The Ashton on the Plaza's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.
The Ashton on the Plaza
AL
MC
Kansas City (Midtown - Westport)
96
Facility 96
MO AVG 88
Rank #68 / 217
Yes
85
Facility 85
MO AVG 43
Rank #15 / 258
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedPlaza Facility Operator LLC, The-A+
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
NH
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+

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

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Missouri

The Ashton on the Plaza is located in Kansas City, 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).
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 The Ashton on the Plaza

What neighborhood is The Ashton on the Plaza in?

The Ashton on the Plaza is in the Midtown - Westport neighborhood of Kansas City.

Who is the owner of The Ashton on the Plaza?

The Ashton on the Plaza is legally operated by Plaza Facility Operator LLC, The, and administered by Dana Milner.

Is The Ashton on the Plaza in a walkable area?

The Ashton on the Plaza has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at The Ashton on the Plaza?

The Ashton on the Plaza's occupancy is 31.3%.

Are pets allowed at The Ashton on the Plaza?

Yes, The Ashton on the Plaza allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Ashton on the Plaza?

Dana Milner is the administrator of The Ashton on the Plaza.

How many beds does The Ashton on the Plaza have?

The Ashton on the Plaza has 96 beds.

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