Compare Assisted Living around Kansas City (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.
| Brookdale Wornall Place | AL IL | Kansas City (Country Lane Estates) | 68
Facility
68
MO AVG
96
Rank
#313 / 452 | Yes |
30
Facility
30
MO AVG
45
Rank
#386 / 563 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Blc Kansas City-Gc, LLC | 48
Facility
48
MO AVG
11
Rank
#4 / 218 |
| Brookdale at Home® Wornall Place | AL HC RC | Kansas City (Country Lane Estates) | 68
Facility
68
MO AVG
96
Rank
#313 / 452 | No |
30
Facility
30
MO AVG
45
Rank
#386 / 563 | - | Blc Kansas City-Gc, LLC | 48
Facility
48
MO AVG
11
Rank
#4 / 218 |
| The Bishop Spencer Place, Inc | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Kansas City (Downtown Kansas City) | 118
Facility
118
MO AVG
96
Rank
#144 / 452 | No |
94
Facility
94
MO AVG
45
Rank
#5 / 563 | Skilled Nursing Facility (57), ALF** (61) | The Bishop Spencer Place, Inc | 30
Facility
30
MO AVG
11
Rank
#24 / 218 |
| McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility | AL HC HOS IL MC NH SNF | Kansas City (Downtown Kansas City) | 220
Facility
220
MO AVG
96
Rank
#9 / 452 | No |
94
Facility
94
MO AVG
45
Rank
#5 / 563 | Skilled Nursing Facility (56), ALF** (164) | Mccrite Plaza At Briarcliff, LLC | 2
Facility
2
MO AVG
11
Rank
#96 / 218 |
| Benton House of Tiffany Springs | AL MC | Kansas City (Coves North) | 80
Facility
80
MO AVG
96
Rank
#268 / 452 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
MO AVG
45
Rank
#170 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed | Ahr Kansas City Mo Alf Trs Sub II, LLC | - |
| St. Anthony‘s Senior Living | AL IL MC | Kansas City (South Kansas City) | 81
Facility
81
MO AVG
96
Rank
#266 / 452 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
MO AVG
45
Rank
#189 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | St Anthony's LLC | - |
| The Summit | AL NH IL | Kansas City (Downtown Kansas City) | 64
Facility
64
MO AVG
96
Rank
#332 / 452 | No |
94
Facility
94
MO AVG
45
Rank
#5 / 563 | Skilled Nursing Facility (64) | Summit Inc., The | 1
Facility
1
MO AVG
11
Rank
#109 / 218 |
| SummitView Terrace | AL ADC HOS RC | Kansas City (Highview Estates) | 52
Facility
52
MO AVG
96
Rank
#382 / 452 | Yes |
0
Facility
0
MO AVG
45
Rank
#553 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed | Americare At Summitview Terrace Assist Lvg | - |
| Benton House of Staley Hills | AL MC | Kansas City (Downtown Kansas City) | 80
Facility
80
MO AVG
96
Rank
#268 / 452 | No |
94
Facility
94
MO AVG
45
Rank
#5 / 563 | ALF** (80) | Ahr Kansas City Mo Alf Trs Sub II, LLC | - |
| Rockhill Manor Assisted Living | AL MC NH RC | Kansas City | 190
Facility
190
MO AVG
96
Rank
#17 / 452 | No |
94
Facility
94
MO AVG
45
Rank
#5 / 563 | Assisted Living Facility (154), ALF** (36) | Rockhill Manor, Inc | - |
| Wexford Place Assisted Living and Memory Support by Senior Star | AL IL MC | Kansas City | 98
Facility
98
MO AVG
96
Rank
#188 / 452 | No |
94
Facility
94
MO AVG
45
Rank
#5 / 563 | ALF** (98) | Gemini Kc Land LLC | - |
| Autumn Woods, INC | — | Kansas City | 28 | — | — | — | Autumn Woods, INC | — |
| Harris House Residential Care Facility, The | — | Kansas City | 7 | — | — | — | Swope Health Services | — |
| Hope Care Center | — | Kansas City | 16 | — | — | — | Hope Care Center, INC | — |
| Jeanne Jugan Center | — | Kansas City | 26 | — | — | — | Little Sisters Of The Poor (B00003156) | — |
| Jolet Home | — | Kansas City | 17 | — | — | — | Jolet II, INC | — |
| Leona House | — | Kansas City | 7 | — | — | — | Galway Homes Of Kansas, INC | — |
| Lodge Residential Care Facility, The | — | Kansas City | 8 | — | — | — | Swope Health Services | — |
| My Blessed Home | — | Kansas City | 11 | — | — | — | My Blessed Home | — |
Wexford Place Assisted Living and Memory Support by Senior Star
Wexford Place Assisted Living and Memory Support by Senior Star is a 98-bed senior living community at 6460 North Cosby Avenue, Kansas City, Platte County, Missouri, operated by Gemini KC Land, LLC under the administration of Donna Rohr. The facility provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The neighborhood is exceptionally walkable with a walk score of 94, representing a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car.
Dining is positioned as a central community offering. Meals are prepared daily in a restaurant-style setting by a long-tenured chef-led team. The facility indicates flexibility in dining accommodations to support resident preferences and dietary needs. Physical amenities include a salon and barber shop, outdoor spaces, and structured activities and engagement programming.
Respite care services are available. Pets are allowed.
The facility accepts Missouri Medicaid programs, including the Aged and Disabled Waiver, Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care, Structured Family Caregiving Waiver, MO HealthNet Aged Blind and Disabled, and Medicare Savings Program. Veterans and spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance benefits.
The facility’s regulatory history shows zero total inspections recorded, compared to a Missouri state average of seven for comparable assisted living communities. This unusually sparse inspection history requires explanation.
Before considering placement, families should request staffing documentation, memory care protocols, and current licensing records from Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Kansas City, MO
What is the average cost of assisted living in Kansas City, MO?
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Kansas City, MO is approximately $4,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for assisted living in Kansas City, MO?
Assisted living in Kansas City, MO typically ranges from $4,300–$6,900 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Kansas City, MO?
Assisted living facilities in Kansas City, MO typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Missouri?
Assisted living in Missouri supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Missouri?
Assisted living in Missouri is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Missouri Medicaid cover assisted living?
Missouri Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Missouri) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.
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