Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Kansas City, MO

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 assisted living communities in Kansas City, MO using MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in MO
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Avg Monthly Cost: $6,304The average monthly cost across facilities in Kansas City, MO. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 74/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Kansas City, MO. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 102The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kansas City, MO. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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.
Benton House of Staley Hills
AL
MC
Kansas City
80
Facility 80
MO AVG 96
Rank #267 / 450
No
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 46
Rank #5 / 545
ALF** (80)Ahr Kansas City Mo Alf Trs Sub II, LLC

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MO community we track that reports that metric, not just the 11 analyzed for Kansas City.

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Benton House of Staley Hills

11071 Maplewoods Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64155-1552
Overview of Benton House of Staley Hills

Benton House of Staley Hills is an 80-bed assisted living community at 11071 Maplewoods Parkway in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri, operated by Staley SLP LLC and administered by Alyssa Gaudreau. The facility offers both assisted living and memory care with 24-hour staffing of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants.

Location and walkability represent significant community assets. The walk score of 94 designates the facility as a walker’s paradise, where daily errands require no car and extensive shops and services are immediately accessible. Residents have proximity to hospitals, pharmacies, dining establishments, shopping, and recreational amenities within the Downtown Kansas City neighborhood. This urban positioning suits residents who value walkable, service-rich environments and proximity to healthcare facilities.

Dining includes full breakfast, lunch, and dinner service with varied menus prepared using fresh ingredients and multiple daily options. The facility provides respite care and a Help at Home program. Pets are not permitted on campus.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure, maintains inspection records; families should request Benton House of Staley Hills’ complete compliance history directly from the facility or the state licensing body.

The facility’s exceptional walk score and urban location provide immediate practical advantages for residents seeking walkable neighborhoods with extensive local amenities and healthcare access.

Families should request information about staffing model and ratios, recent inspection results, quality outcome data, and any substantiated complaints or regulatory actions.

Contact Benton House of Staley Hills

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.