Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
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.
Community insights.
Based on 31 residents and 124 beds. Source: state inspection report (Oct 2025)
About This Community
The Gardens at Barry Road is legally operated by Bslc Ii, and administered by Ashley Ollier.
- Private dining room for family events.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 33 deficiencies 17 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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• Total deficiencies (48% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (62% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 33 | 64.0 | This facility has 48% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (33 vs. MO avg 64).↓ 48% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.9 | 5.0 | This facility has 62% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (1.9 vs. MO avg 5).↓ 62% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 17 | 12.0 | 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
Places of interest near The Gardens at Barry Road
8300 Nw Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64153 — 10.31 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.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| 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 Bed | Bslc 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 Bed | Blc 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 Bed | Swkc 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 Bed | Mo 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.
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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