Page 2 of Best Memory Care in Kansas, MO

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 memory care communities in Kansas, MO using MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in MO
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Avg Walk Score: 44/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Kansas, 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: 95The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kansas, 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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
Kingswood Senior Living Community
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Kansas City (South Kansas City)
86
Facility 86
MO AVG 96
Rank #251 / 450
No
42
Facility 42
MO AVG 46
Rank #312 / 545
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedKansas City United Methodist Retirement Home Inc
Primrose Retirement Community of Kansas City
MC
AL
IL
NH
Kansas City (Coves North)
44
Facility 44
MO AVG 96
Rank #404 / 450
Yes
8
Facility 8
MO AVG 46
Rank #510 / 545
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedPrimrose Senior Holdings, LLC
Polaris Health and Wellness of Autumn Terrace
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Raytown
-No
65
Facility 65
MO AVG 46
Rank #124 / 545
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Benton House of Staley Hills
MC
AL
Kansas City
-Yes-Studio / 1 Bed-
The Burlington Creek Senior Living
MC
AL
Kansas City (Parkdale - Walden)
-Yes
49
Facility 49
MO AVG 46
Rank #253 / 545
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MO community we track that reports that metric, not just the 15 analyzed for Kansas.

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Overview of Kingswood Senior Living Community

Kingswood Senior Living Community is a not-for-profit life plan community in Kansas City, MO, that offers a wide range of care options, ranging from independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Here, older adults can find a home away from home, accompanied by its warm and inviting environment. The community also ensures residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle, with restaurant-style dining, light housekeeping, and wellness programs. With a comprehensive approach to care, the community strives to maintain residents’ holistic well-being.

Fitness programs, social gatherings, and entertainment options allow residents to make friends and gain meaningful experiences. Residents are also encouraged to live actively and connect with their surroundings with its state-of-the-art amenities, including an aquatic center, serene walking trails, and secured spaces. Situated in the quiet residential area of Kansas City, near bus stops, the community ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. This retirement community has a continuum of care, allowing residents to age in place, making it a great choice for senior living in Missouri.

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Overview of Primrose Retirement Community of Kansas City

Primrose Retirement Community of Kansas City is an outstanding assisted and independent living community in Kansas City, MO, that offers personal care and a variety of floor plans for those 55+. Promoting a lively and home-like environment, the community strives to keep older adults comfortable and safe. With 24-hour assistance, laundry rooms, and housekeeping, residents are guaranteed a maintenance-free lifestyle. The community ensures residents can downsize without hassles, through its thoughtfully designed spaces and dedicated services.

Day trips, social events, and a variety of entertainment options provide residents with more opportunities to make friends and explore new hobbies. A beauty salon, a wellness center, and pet-friendly spaces also ensure residents can move around and interact with their surroundings. Line Creek Trail, peaceful parks, and public transportation are also available nearby, providing residents with quick access to leisure and travel. This retirement community has beautiful amenities and exceptional services, making it an ideal senior living option in Missouri.

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Overview of Polaris Health and Wellness of Autumn Terrace

Polaris Health and Wellness of Autumn Terrace is a one-story nursing home offering skilled nursing, memory care, hospice, palliative, and respite services in Raytown, Missouri. This array of specialties allows the facility to bolster residents across different care needs, from post-hospital recovery to long-term memory care to end-of-life comfort.

The community is in an average walkable neighborhood (Walk Score 65) where some daily errands can be finished on foot, while nearby services and amenities blend accessible local options with car-accessible destinations. This setting suits families seeking a mix of independence and neighborhood access. Medicare and Medicaid are accepted, opening routes for seniors with varied financial circumstances to access care services.

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Overview of Benton House of Staley Hills

Benton House of Staley Hills is an award-winning facility that provides genuine care for assisted living and specialized memory care services in Kansas City. The community is designed to be bright and beautiful, a place that residents can truly call home for assisted and memory care living. They also offer an adult day program that provides opportunities for seniors to enjoy their day with various activities. Benton House offers a unique experience for its residents by choosing the best option possible catered to them.

Benton House offers 24-hour access to staff and personal emergency response systems; they promote independence while ensuring the safety of their residents. Their memory care unit includes free access to a beautiful outdoor area that provides residents with the freedom to escape the clinical care setting. They offer a unique neighborhood and lifestyle that fosters fitness, relaxation, and new experiences.

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Overview of The Burlington Creek Senior Living

Set in Kansas City, MO, The Burlington Creek Senior Living is an award-winning senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Choose from a variety of floor plans designed to cater to seniors’ preferences and needs. Get back to the lifestyle you expect and enjoy with the help of a dedicated and talented team that provides personalized care and assistance. Residents in the memory care neighborhood are provided with an engaging and supportive environment with utmost support provided by compassionate memory care support partners.

The community takes on a holistic approach to care, collaborating closely in caring for the whole person and not just their physical needs. An array of events, social functions, and entertainment provide excellent opportunities to nourish every aspect of residents’ well-being. Residents are free from daily living worries with services like housekeeping, maintenance, transportation, concierge services, and pet care. Look forward to chef-prepared meals that not only pleases the taste buds, but gives you the energy you need for your lifestyle.

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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 Memory Care in Kansas, MO

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.

Does Missouri Medicaid cover memory care?

Missouri Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 15 memory care communities in Kansas, MO. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Kansas, MO?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Kansas, MO, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Kansas, MO?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.