Page 2 of Best Memory Care in Kansas City, MO

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 memory care providers in Kansas City, 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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
Primrose Retirement Community of Kansas City
MC
AL
IL
NH
Kansas City (Coves North)
44
Facility 44
MO AVG 102
Rank #198 / 210
Yes
8
Facility 8
MO AVG 44
Rank #226 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedPrimrose Senior Holdings, LLC
Senior Star at Wexford Place
MC
AL
IL
Mo (Hawthorne - Picture Hills)
-Yes
57
Facility 57
MO AVG 44
Rank #70 / 244
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Polaris Health and Wellness of Autumn Terrace
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Raytown
-No
65
Facility 65
MO AVG 44
Rank #49 / 244
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The Burlington Creek Senior Living
MC
AL
Kansas City (Parkdale - Walden)
-Yes
49
Facility 49
MO AVG 44
Rank #106 / 244
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Benton House of Staley Hills
MC
AL
Kansas City
-Yes-Studio / 1 Bed-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other MO memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 15 analyzed for Kansas City. See how we rank facilities

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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 Senior Star at Wexford Place

A three-story senior living community in the Hawthorne Picture Hills neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, is Senior Star at Wexford Place. The community at 6500 North Cosby Avenue offers a thorough care continuum: assisted living, independent living, and memory care, letting occupants find the right fit for their needs and preferences.

The home provides flexible housing arrangements with studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans. This diversity in unit types helps residents select accommodations that match their lifestyle and desired privacy level. The three-story building design creates a manageable residential environment without the scale of larger communities. Senior Star at Wexford Place welcomes pets, recognizing that companions play a crucial role in occupants’ well-being and life quality. This pet-friendly policy is an asset for older adults wishing to keep their bonds with animals during this next chapter. The neighborhood setting earns a walk score of 57, so the area is moderately walkable. This means occupant and visiting family members can run some errands on foot while benefiting from proximity to a blend of nearby amenities. The location balances accessibility and a residential community ambiance.

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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 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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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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Rankings on this page follow the same method as page 1: see how we rank these communities.

Memory Care in Kansas City at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 44/ 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: 95The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kansas City, MO. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90