Compare Memory Care around Kansas
The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.
| Tiffany Springs Senior Living | MC NH AL IL | Kansas City (Coves North) | 97
Facility
97
MO AVG
97
Rank
#197 / 454 | Yes |
30
Facility
30
MO AVG
45
Rank
#386 / 563 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Tiffany Springs Senior Care Community, LLC | - |
| The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek | MC AL | Kansas City (The Haven At Shoal Creek) | 98
Facility
98
MO AVG
97
Rank
#189 / 454 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
MO AVG
45
Rank
#490 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Oxford Grand Scv, LLC | - |
| The Madison Senior Living | MC AL IL | Kansas City (Martin City) | 66
Facility
66
MO AVG
97
Rank
#320 / 454 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
MO AVG
45
Rank
#376 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed | Swkc Senior Community LLC | A+ |
| The Gardens at Barry Road | MC AL RC | Kansas City (Prairie Point-Wildberry) | 124
Facility
124
MO AVG
97
Rank
#85 / 454 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
MO AVG
45
Rank
#361 / 563 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Bslc II | A+ |
| Benton House of Staley Hills | MC AL | Kansas City | - | Yes |
0
Facility
0
MO AVG
45
Rank
#553 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - |
| Senior Star at Wexford Place | MC AL IL | Kansas City (Hawthorne - Picture Hills) | - | Yes |
57
Facility
57
MO AVG
45
Rank
#177 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - |
| The Wellington Senior Living | MC AL IL | Liberty (Kent Street) | 72
Facility
72
MO AVG
97
Rank
#293 / 454 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
MO AVG
45
Rank
#141 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Liberty Senior Community LLC | - |
| Anthology of Burlington Creek | MC AL RC | Kansas City (Parkdale - Walden) | 110
Facility
110
MO AVG
97
Rank
#157 / 454 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
MO AVG
45
Rank
#189 / 563 | - | Asr 6311 Cosby Lesse, LLC | - |
| Polaris Health and Wellness of Autumn Terrace | MC HC NH PC RC | Raytown | - | No |
65
Facility
65
MO AVG
45
Rank
#124 / 563 | - | - | - |
| The Ashton on the Plaza | MC AL | Kansas City (Midtown - Westport) | 96
Facility
96
MO AVG
97
Rank
#201 / 454 | Yes |
85
Facility
85
MO AVG
45
Rank
#39 / 563 | Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Plaza Facility Operator LLC, The | A+ |
| Kingswood Senior Living Community | MC AL IL NH | Kansas City (South Kansas City) | 86
Facility
86
MO AVG
97
Rank
#253 / 454 | No |
42
Facility
42
MO AVG
45
Rank
#315 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Kansas City United Methodist Retirement Home Inc | - |
| McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff | MC AL HC IL NH | Kansas City | 164
Facility
164
MO AVG
97
Rank
#39 / 454 | No |
22
Facility
22
MO AVG
45
Rank
#442 / 563 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Mccrite Plaza At Briarcliff, LLC | - |
| The Burlington Creek Senior Living | MC AL | Kansas City (Parkdale - Walden) | - | Yes |
49
Facility
49
MO AVG
45
Rank
#254 / 563 | - | - | - |
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.
Mccrite Plaza at Briarcliff is a luxurious retirement community in Kansas City, MO, that offers comprehensive care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation services. With its warm and home-like environment, older adults can keep their peace of mind in retirement. Housekeeping services, nutritious meals, and recreational programs are also provided, so residents can maintain their independence with ease. As a family-owned community, this home ensures residents are well taken care of in retirement through its personalized care plans.
Off-site excursions, educational programs, and live entertainment allow residents to learn and have fun. A movie theater, a wellness center, and a bistro are among the state-of-the-art amenities that residents can use for leisure and wellness. Nestled near the Missouri River, with restaurants, grocery stores, and shops in the area, the community has breathtaking views and quick access to its needs and leisure. With a wide range of services and thoughtfully designed amenities, this retirement community is undeniably one of the best options for senior living in Missouri.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care 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 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 13 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.
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