The Gardens at Barry Road
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Kansas City, MO

The Gardens at Barry Road

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Kansas City, MO

Overview of The Gardens at Barry Road

The Gardens at Barry Road is a senior living community located at 8300 NW Barry Road in Kansas City, Missouri. Legally operated by BSLC II with Ashley Ollier serving as administrator, the property specializes in assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite services.

The development is licensed for up to 124 beds, offering furnished living options in studio, suite, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations ranging from 295 to 595 square feet. Apartments are equipped with individual climate control settings and built-in emergency pull-cords. On-site services include restaurant-style dining, routine housekeeping, medication management, and visits from healthcare professionals, including podiatrists.

Residents have access to a hair salon, library, chapel, and landscaped walking paths. The community is pet-friendly and holds a walk score of 34, indicating that daily errands are mostly car-dependent. Over multiple review cycles, the community has maintained a favorable record, resulting in zero serious care-related enforcement actions. General state surveys routinely evaluate administrative systems, centering on recordkeeping updates, safety equipment checks, and resident intake documentation.

Interested individuals can contact the administrative office on Barry Road directly to check floor plan pricing or schedule a personal tour.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 124 Rank #35 / 217Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 35th 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #153 / 258Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 153rd 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.
34 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #180 / 186Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 180th 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.
25% This home usually has availability

Based on 31 residents and 124 beds. Source: state inspection report (Oct 2025)

Lower than the Missouri average: 63.9%

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
CountyPlatte

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Gardens at Barry Road is legally operated by Bslc Ii, and administered by Ashley Ollier.

Corporate EntityBSLC II
Profit StatusNonprofit

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurse Supervision
On-Site Podiatry

Additional Services

7 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.
Individual Care Plan
Catering for Family and Special Events
Emergency Call SystemListed as: 24-hour emergency call system
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Walking Paths
Community Kitchen
Beauty Salon
Library
Cable Tv
Wi-Fi
Computers
Garden
Bbq Area
Movie, Game and Activities Center
Private Dining Room
Activities
Enriching Activities and Cultural Outings
Cooking Classes

Faith & Spiritual Life

Spiritual Care (Onsite Chaplain)
Chapel
Religious Affiliationfaith-based (non-denominational Christian)

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at The Gardens at Barry Road.
  • Private dining room for family events.

Room Accommodations

Studio Floor plans as listed by the community: Assisted Living Studio (295 sq ft) · Assisted Living Studio Deluxe (370 sq ft) · Memory Care Studio (322 sq ft) · Memory Care Studio Deluxe (355 sq ft) · Memory Care Studio Deluxe (large) (427 sq ft) Floor plans: Deluxe 295–427 sq ft
1 Bedroom 510 sq ft
2 Bedroom 595 sq ft
Semi-Private / Shared Room Floor plans as listed by the community: Assisted Living Companion Suite (595 sq ft) · Memory Care Companion Suite (427 sq ft) 427–595 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 2018 · 8 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.
33 deficiencies 17 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 2018 vs. Missouri state average
Overall vs. MO average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Missouri average:
• Total deficiencies (48% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (62% 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. 3364.0 This facility has 48% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (33 vs. MO avg 64).↓ 48% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.95.0 This facility has 62% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (1.9 vs. MO avg 5).↓ 62% 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. 1712.0 This facility has had 42% more total inspections than the Missouri average (17 vs. MO avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 42% more

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Gardens at Barry Road

2 bedroom
1 Bedroom
Studio with Porch
Studio with Bath
Suite

Places of interest near The Gardens at Barry Road

Address 8300 Nw Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64153 — 10.31 miles to nearest hospital (Providence Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Kansas City

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. 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.
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 Gardens at Barry Road
AL
MC
RC
Kansas City (Prairie Point-Wildberry)
124
Facility 124
MO AVG 88
Rank #35 / 217
Yes
34
Facility 34
MO AVG 43
Rank #153 / 258
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedBslc II--
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+

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

The Gardens at Barry Road 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 Gardens at Barry Road

What neighborhood is The Gardens at Barry Road in?

The Gardens at Barry Road is in the Prairie Point-Wildberry neighborhood of Kansas City.

Who is the owner of The Gardens at Barry Road?

The Gardens at Barry Road is legally operated by Bslc Ii, and administered by Ashley Ollier.

Is The Gardens at Barry Road in a walkable area?

The Gardens at Barry Road has a walk score of 34. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at The Gardens at Barry Road?

The Gardens at Barry Road's occupancy is 25%.

Are pets allowed at The Gardens at Barry Road?

Yes, The Gardens at Barry Road allows residents to bring their pets.

Does The Gardens at Barry Road operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Gardens at Barry Road is registered as a non-profit in MO.

Who is the administrator of The Gardens at Barry Road?

Ashley Ollier is the administrator of The Gardens at Barry Road.

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