The Madison Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Kansas City, MO

The Madison Senior Living

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

Overview of The Madison Senior Living

Serving seniors for six years, The Madison Senior Living is an elegant retirement community in the Martin City neighborhood of Kansas City. Operated by Swkc Senior Community, it supplies assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The home led by executive director Todd Bettey-Donelson maintains an 80 percent occupancy rate with 66 beds across its three-story building.

Occupants enjoy floor plans spanning from studios to one-bedroom units, providing flexibility to match individual needs and preferences. The facility’s location has a Walk Score of 32, reflecting a somewhat walkable area where most errands require transportation, with some nearby services accessible on foot. The Madison distinguishes itself via a robust set of amenities tailored to support active retirement living. A swimming pool, library, and arts and crafts center offer recreational and intellectual engagement, while private dining rooms provide intimate spaces for residents and visiting families. The community underscores accessibility with transportation services and maintains an active calendar of fitness and recreation programming to engage occupants.

The Madison Senior Living earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, indicating positive business practices and transparency. State inspection data demonstrate the community upholds standards aligned with or better than comparable Missouri assisted living facilities, showing consistent attention to health and safety compliance.

For families contemplating The Madison Senior Living, arranging an in-person tour is the best way to see its floor plans, observe daily activities, and get a sense of the environment and staff. For local families, the established six-year operational history in Kansas City provides familiarity and stability.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 66 Rank #317 / 450Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 317th out of 450 homes 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 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.

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

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. Rank #89 / 227Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th out of 227 homes we track in Missouri for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Missouri facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
6 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #373 / 545Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 373rd 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.
32 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #106 / 407Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 407 homes we track in Missouri for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Missouri average, with its Statewide rank out of 407. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
80% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Missouri average: 66.6%
Occupied beds
53 / 66
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

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
CountyJackson

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Madison Senior Living is legally operated by Swkc Senior Community LLC, and administered by Todd Bettey-Donelson.

Corporate EntitySWKC SENIOR COMMUNITY, LLC

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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 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 17 deficiencies 6 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 2021 vs. Missouri state average
Overall vs. MO average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Missouri average:
• Total deficiencies (74% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (45% 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. 1766 This facility has 74% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (17 vs. MO avg 66).↓ 74% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.85.12 This facility has 45% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (2.8 vs. MO avg 5.12).↓ 45% 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. 612 This facility has had 50% fewer total inspections than the Missouri average (6 vs. MO avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near The Madison Senior Living

Address 14001 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO 64145 — 3.61 miles to nearest hospital (Menorah 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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Official facility name used in federal/state reporting (may differ slightly from the marketing name).
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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AL
MC
Kansas City (Midtown - Westport)96 Yes A+ 85 Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Carnegie Village
AL
NH
IL
MC
RC
Belton85 No - 55 Studio / 1 Bed
The Madison Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Kansas City (Martin City)66 Yes A+ 32 Studio / 1 Bed
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AL
IL
NH
SNF
Kansas City (Waldo Homes)38 Yes A+ 73 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

Frequently Asked Questions about The Madison Senior Living

What neighborhood is The Madison Senior Living in?

The Madison Senior Living is in the Martin City neighborhood of Kansas City.

Who is the owner of The Madison Senior Living?

The Madison Senior Living is legally operated by Swkc Senior Community LLC, and administered by Todd Bettey-Donelson.

Is The Madison Senior Living in a walkable area?

The Madison Senior Living has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at The Madison Senior Living?

The Madison Senior Living's occupancy is 80%.

How long has The Madison Senior Living been in business?

The Madison Senior Living has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Madison Senior Living?

Yes, The Madison Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Madison Senior Living?

Todd Bettey-Donelson is the administrator of The Madison Senior Living.

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