Best Nursing Homes in Kansas City, MO

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 nursing homes in Kansas City, MO using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MO
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Missouri average is: 54.9% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Seasons Rehab and Healthcare Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
ADC
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Kansas City
78
Facility 78
MO AVG 111
Rank #222 / 288
A
98.7%
Facility 98.7%
MO AVG 67.7%
Rank #5 / 271
+46%
3.64
Facility 3.64
MO AVG 3.67
Rank #138 / 266
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -10%-1%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $86.2k
Rank #1 / 274
23
Facility 23
MO AVG 36.1
Rank #89 / 273
4.6
Facility 4.6
MO AVG 5.6
Rank #102 / 273
-77-
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 50
Rank #5 / 297
Seasons Operator LLC
$8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG $7.4M
Rank #88 / 249
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG $3.9M
Rank #106 / 249
47.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 47.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG 54.9%
Rank #169 / 249
265850
Northland Rehabilitation & Health Care ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Kansas City (Chouteau Estates)
118
Facility 118
MO AVG 111
Rank #127 / 288
B+
82.2%
Facility 82.2%
MO AVG 67.7%
Rank #64 / 271
+21%
3.87
Facility 3.87
MO AVG 3.67
Rank #98 / 266
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -22%+5%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $86.2k
Rank #1 / 274
20
Facility 20
MO AVG 36.1
Rank #68 / 273
4.0
Facility 4.0
MO AVG 5.6
Rank #64 / 273
197-
34
Facility 34
MO AVG 50
Rank #220 / 297
Northland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center LLC
$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG $7.4M
Rank #29 / 249
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG $3.9M
Rank #67 / 249
36.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 36.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG 54.9%
Rank #244 / 249
265870
Linden Woods Village ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Gladstone
40
Facility 40
MO AVG 111
Rank #280 / 288
?
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
MO AVG 67.7%
Rank #50 / 271
+25%
4.20
Facility 4.20
MO AVG 3.67
Rank #64 / 266
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +31%+15%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $86.2k
Rank #1 / 274
17
Facility 17
MO AVG 36.1
Rank #59 / 273
5.7
Facility 5.7
MO AVG 5.6
Rank #169 / 273
-34-
53
Facility 53
MO AVG 50
Rank #129 / 297
Ccrc Of Gladstone LLC
$9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG $7.4M
Rank #66 / 249
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG $3.9M
Rank #92 / 249
43%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 43%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG 54.9%
Rank #205 / 249
265855
The Hilltop at Blue River ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
PC
SNF
Kansas City (South Kansas City)
160
Facility 160
MO AVG 111
Rank #37 / 288
B+
89.4%
Facility 89.4%
MO AVG 67.7%
Rank #24 / 271
+32%
2.31
Facility 2.31
MO AVG 3.67
Rank #245 / 266
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -14%-37%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $86.2k
Rank #1 / 274
48
Facility 48
MO AVG 36.1
Rank #212 / 273
5.3
Facility 5.3
MO AVG 5.6
Rank #146 / 273
2143A+
4
Facility 4
MO AVG 50
Rank #289 / 297
10425 Opco LLC
$13.6MFiscal year ending 08/2025
Facility $13.6MFiscal year ending 08/2025
MO AVG $7.4M
Rank #12 / 249
$6.7MFiscal year ending 08/2025
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 08/2025
MO AVG $3.9M
Rank #31 / 249
49.3%Fiscal year ending 08/2025
Facility 49.3%Fiscal year ending 08/2025
MO AVG 54.9%
Rank #208 / 249
265597
The Bishop Spencer Place, Inc ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Kansas City
118
Facility 118
MO AVG 111
Rank #127 / 288
?--
5.97
Facility 5.97
MO AVG 3.67
Rank #5 / 266
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -30%+63%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
MO AVG $86.2k
Rank #159 / 274
25
Facility 25
MO AVG 36.1
Rank #101 / 273
5.0
Facility 5.0
MO AVG 5.6
Rank #126 / 273
121-
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 50
Rank #5 / 297
The Bishop Spencer Place, Inc
$14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG $7.4M
Rank #18 / 249
$7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG $3.9M
Rank #13 / 249
56.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 56.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG 54.9%
Rank #89 / 249
265768
Carnegie Village ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Belton
85
Facility 85
MO AVG 111
Rank #211 / 288
?
78.8%
Facility 78.8%
MO AVG 67.7%
Rank #85 / 271
+16%
3.48
Facility 3.48
MO AVG 3.67
Rank #151 / 266
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 0%-5%
$15.6k
Facility $15.6k
MO AVG $86.2k
Rank #188 / 274
42
Facility 42
MO AVG 36.1
Rank #193 / 273
6.0
Facility 6.0
MO AVG 5.6
Rank #181 / 273
167-
55
Facility 55
MO AVG 50
Rank #114 / 297
Carnegie Village Senior Living Community LLC
$11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG $7.4M
Rank #46 / 249
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG $3.9M
Rank #78 / 249
36.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 36.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG 54.9%
Rank #235 / 249
265861
Rehab of Kansas City South ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
PC
SNF
Kansas City
100
Facility 100
MO AVG 111
Rank #151 / 288
B+
89.0%
Facility 89.0%
MO AVG 67.7%
Rank #25 / 271
+31%
2.49
Facility 2.49
MO AVG 3.67
Rank #237 / 266
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -79%-32%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $86.2k
Rank #1 / 274
46
Facility 46
MO AVG 36.1
Rank #207 / 273
3.5
Facility 3.5
MO AVG 5.6
Rank #36 / 273
-89-
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 50
Rank #5 / 297
8033 Opco LLC
$10.0MFiscal year ending 08/2025
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 08/2025
MO AVG $7.4M
Rank #58 / 249
$5.1MFiscal year ending 08/2025
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 08/2025
MO AVG $3.9M
Rank #65 / 249
51%Fiscal year ending 08/2025
Facility 51%Fiscal year ending 08/2025
MO AVG 54.9%
Rank #169 / 249
265758
New Mark Rehab and Healthcare Center ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Kansas City
199
Facility 199
MO AVG 111
Rank #14 / 288
C+
80.9%
Facility 80.9%
MO AVG 67.7%
Rank #73 / 271
+19%
3.18
Facility 3.18
MO AVG 3.67
Rank #189 / 266
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -44%-13%
$12.3k
Facility $12.3k
MO AVG $86.2k
Rank #169 / 274
44
Facility 44
MO AVG 36.1
Rank #198 / 273
4.0
Facility 4.0
MO AVG 5.6
Rank #64 / 273
4161-
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 50
Rank #5 / 297
New Mark Operator LLC
$11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG $7.4M
Rank #52 / 249
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG $3.9M
Rank #39 / 249
46.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 46.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG 54.9%
Rank #120 / 249
265308
Armour Oaks Senior Living Community ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Kansas City (Waldo Homes)
38
Facility 38
MO AVG 111
Rank #281 / 288
?
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MO AVG 67.7%
Rank #1 / 271
+48%
3.33
Facility 3.33
MO AVG 3.67
Rank #178 / 266
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -27%-9%
$25.5k
Facility $25.5k
MO AVG $86.2k
Rank #197 / 274
35
Facility 35
MO AVG 36.1
Rank #164 / 273
5.8
Facility 5.8
MO AVG 5.6
Rank #174 / 273
135A+
73
Facility 73
MO AVG 50
Rank #44 / 297
Mo Women's Christian Assoc Of Kansas City
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG $7.4M
Rank #234 / 249
$1.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $1.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG $3.9M
Rank #186 / 249
68%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 68%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG 54.9%
Rank #10 / 249
265802
McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
SNF
Kansas City
220
Facility 220
MO AVG 111
Rank #9 / 288
?--
5.96
Facility 5.96
MO AVG 3.67
Rank #5 / 266
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -23%+63%
$31.3k
Facility $31.3k
MO AVG $86.2k
Rank #206 / 274
37
Facility 37
MO AVG 36.1
Rank #173 / 273
4.6
Facility 4.6
MO AVG 5.6
Rank #102 / 273
244-
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 50
Rank #5 / 297
Mccrite Plaza At Briarcliff, LLC
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG $7.4M
Rank #86 / 249
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG $3.9M
Rank #85 / 249
53.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 53.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG 54.9%
Rank #128 / 249
265869

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Overview of Seasons Rehab and Healthcare Center

Seasons Rehab and Healthcare Center in Kansas City, Missouri, provides a broad spectrum of services, including 24-hour skilled nursing, memory care, adult day programs, hospice, and respite stays. Secured memory care environments protect residents prone to wandering, daytime programs assist individuals who do not live on site full-time, and respite stays offer temporary relief to primary caregivers.

Seasons Operator manages the 78-bed facility under administrator Jennifer Boyer. Care statistics reflect an average of 3 hours and 38 minutes of direct nursing time per resident daily. Medical oversight includes an attending staff doctor, while rehabilitation programs provide dedicated physical therapy. Additional amenities include customized dining with snacks, a barbershop and salon, and a 94 walk score location that allows residents to run routine errands nearby without driving. Accepted payment routes cover Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.

Families needing structured daily support or specialized medical care can contact Seasons Rehab and Healthcare Center to inquire about room availability, explore payment methods, or schedule a tour.

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Overview of Northland Rehabilitation & Health Care

Northland Rehabilitation & Health Care provides nursing home, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Kansas City, MO. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing help with daily care and medical needs, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away. Hospice care supports residents needing end of life care.

These services may suit a resident whose needs include ongoing nursing support, hospice services, or a temporary stay. Nellie Peeler serves as the administrator, and Northland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center operates the community. The home has 118 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 52 minutes per resident per day. That figure represents the total nursing time counted for each resident across a day.

Northland Rehabilitation & Health Care accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay. Private pay means paying directly for care.

In house dialysis allows eligible residents to receive dialysis within the community instead of arranging care at a separate dialysis location. Rehabilitation services provide therapy through the available care program. A barber and beauty salon lets residents arrange grooming on site.

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Overview of Linden Woods Village

The Linden Woods Village offers different levels of care for its residents: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care. Focusing on its nursing services, Linden Woods is able to provide a community that is warm and welcoming in a cozy and nurturing environment. Linden Woods is the home where residents are looking for “purpose, passion, and joy in life”.
Linden Woods offers an array of comprehensive services that cater to different levels of care. Residents of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care are eligible for a list of stimulating and results-driven activities that focus on recovery. Independent living and assisted living residents are also given ADLs; and community features for all housing options get seamless access to exciting social activities, quality dining, and outdoor spacious areas. 

Starting Price $3,380/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of The Hilltop at Blue River

The Hilltop at Blue River offers nursing home, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Kansas City, MO. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include 24-hour nursing care, while palliative care supports residents whose treatment includes a comfort-focused approach.

Short-term and long-term rehabilitation may make the community a good fit for a resident who needs nursing care alongside a rehabilitation plan. With 160 beds, the home is among larger communities, with more residents, staff, and programming.

Rehabilitation services include wound care, dietary and nutritional needs management, and social services. Individualized treatment addresses mobility, daily living activities, communication skills, and swallowing function, so a resident’s plan can focus on the specific abilities and care needs being worked on.

A barber and salon or spa give residents access to grooming services within the community. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted.

Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 19 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Kayatana Sanders serves as the administrator, and 10425 Opco operates the community.

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Overview of The Bishop Spencer Place

In Kansas City, MO, The Bishop Spencer Place is licensed for assisted living, memory care, respite care, nursing home care, independent living, and skilled nursing. Assisted living is help with the named tasks and nothing past them: dressing, bathing, medication, in a private apartment. Independent living drops the daily care and keeps the community services, so nobody sets the agenda but the resident. Memory care is supervision that does not lapse once the building goes quiet for the night.

Licensed clinical staffing covers every hour of the day. Short respite stays often work as a trial run, testing whether a permanent move would hold while keeping a way back out. A person whose needs grow can reach the next level here without leaving.

118 beds make the community, and the nursing time stands at 5 hours and 58 minutes for every resident across a full day. Rehabilitation services are available to a resident recovering, and to one working to hold onto what they still have. Pets are allowed at move-in.

Most families arrive on Medicare and finish on Medicaid, and private pay works here as well. Tina Capeder holds the administrator role. A Walk Score of 94 out of 100 earns the neighborhood a walker’s paradise title. Daily errands do not need a car, and a resident who no longer drives can still handle them alone.

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Overview of Carnegie Village

Rates start at $2,400 a month at Carnegie Village in Belton, Missouri, which is a real number for a family doing arithmetic at a kitchen table rather than a vague range. Five kinds of care sit behind it: independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and respite.

Independent living means a private home with community services attached and no daily care, so nobody knocks on the door with a medication cup. Assisted living adds that knock, along with help for dressing and bathing. Nursing home care puts licensed nursing support in the building around the clock, and staff are present day and night.

Memory care runs in a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering. Dementia gets to a point where explaining why the doors stay closed simply stops registering, and supervision handles what conversation no longer can.

Because the levels sit on one campus, a resident whose needs grow moves within the community rather than out of it.

Respite care and short-term stays cover temporary need. Sometimes the family who normally checks in every day lives two hours off and a stretch of weather or work puts them out of reach, and somebody has to fill those weeks.

Sixty-seven of the 85 beds were occupied at the last count, roughly 79 percent. Studio and one-bedroom units are the two layouts, the difference being whether the bedroom stands apart from the living space. Nursing time per resident stands at 3 hours and 29 minutes daily, and rehabilitation services are available for recovery support.

Dining is handled on site, a wellness center and activities give residents somewhere to spend the day, and salon appointments happen in the building. The walk score is 55, so some errands finish on foot while farther destinations need a ride. Jessica Bradham is the administrator, and Carnegie Village Senior Living Community operates the community.

Starting Price $2,400/Month Info Pricing updated on February 13th, 2026

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Overview of Rehab of Kansas City South

Rehab of Kansas City South is a nursing home in Kansas City, MO, providing skilled nursing, nursing care and palliative care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management, making the home a potential fit for a resident who needs ongoing clinical care alongside comfort focused support.

The home has 100 beds. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families public benefit and out of pocket payment paths for covered care and services.

Deanthony Frazier serves as the administrator, and 8033 Opco operates the community. Total nurse staffing is 2h 30m per resident per day, representing that amount of combined nursing time allocated to each resident daily. Rehabilitation services are available, allowing a resident to receive rehabilitation support at the community, while dietary and nutritional needs management supports meals planned around residents’ nutritional requirements. The salon and spa provide an on site personal care option.

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Overview of New Mark Rehab and Healthcare Center

With a 199-bed capacity, New Mark Rehab and Healthcare Center provides nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing in Kansas City, Missouri. The community provides continuous clinical support with nursing services. A Dedicated Alzheimer’s unit is also available for those living with memory-related conditions.

Occupancy is at 80.9%, with 161 beds currently in use. Moreover, total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 11 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services, including short-term rehabilitation, also give a resident a time-limited setting focused on recovery.

A salon and spa lets residents receive those services on-site, while dining includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner options along with an open snack bar. Payment options are Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 94 means the area is a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car, and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Armour Oaks Senior Living Community

At Armour Oaks Senior Living Community, inclusivity is at the heart of their values. They celebrate diversity and welcome individuals of all races, genders, abilities, and religious beliefs. Their commitment to inclusivity extends to every aspect of the home, from staff and residents to policies and practices. They offer services, such as assisted living, independent living, and nursing care. The accommodations are designed to suit different preferences, with one- to two-bedroom apartments and two to three bedroom townhomes for those who desire more space and independence. The home embraces diversity and is Medicaid accepted, ensuring seniors have access to the care they deserve.

The community lives by an all-inclusive space. They have complete utilities, allowing seniors to focus on spending their day how they like it. Common areas abound, including fitness rooms for staying active, verandas for taking in the beauty of nature, and party rooms for socializing and making cherished memories. In addition to the physical amenities, they also offer chaplain services, providing comfort, guidance, and support to seniors in their sunset years. Indeed, there is nothing better than living in a home that promotes inclusivity and diversity, and celebrates the unique qualities of every individual.

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Overview of McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility

McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, hospice care, nursing home care and skilled nursing in Kansas City, MO. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, home care supports assistance in a person’s residence, and hospice care focuses on comfort and support at the end of life.

The range of living and care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain within the same community as care needs change. McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff opened in 1975 and has 220 beds, a size that means residents share the community with more people, staff and usually more programming. Starting prices are $3,639 for independent living, $6,073 for assisted living, $7,354 for assisted living plus and $7,244 for memory care, with the amount depending on the selected arrangement or care level.

Medicare and private pay are accepted; Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while private pay means paying directly. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 57 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. Melanie Butler serves as the administrator.

A Walk Score of 94 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can get out independently. Residents can use the health and wellness center, salon and spa services, landscaped grounds with walking paths, transportation, and rehabilitation services. Dining includes meals made with fresh ingredients, healthy options, a complimentary continental breakfast and upscale dining choices.

$3,639/Month Info Pricing updated on March 6th, 2026

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
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Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
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Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
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Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
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Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Kansas City Nursing Home Facilities Overview

  • Avg payroll costs: $3,495,713.59 (Missouri avg: $2,926,201.52)
  • Avg home costs: $5,353,603.59 (Missouri avg: $3,978,324.34)
  • Avg occupancy: 84.49% (Missouri avg: 70.55%)
  • Avg bed count: 114 (Missouri avg: 113)
  • Avg home revenue: $8,177,560.09 (Missouri avg: $7,637,217.66)

Community-level financial and occupancy data

  • NEW MARK CARE CENTER: 51.16% occupancy, 199 beds, $8,626,365.00 home revenue, $4,534,740.00 payroll costs, $6,583,405.00 home costs.
  • BISHOP SPENCER PLACE: 85.09% occupancy, 57 beds, $15,906,129.00 home revenue, $7,644,537.00 payroll costs, $12,092,649.00 home costs.
  • HIGHLAND REHAB & HEALTH CARE CENTER: 82.35% occupancy, 162 beds, $11,400,663.00 home revenue, $3,948,999.00 payroll costs, $6,792,678.00 home costs.
  • POLARIS HEALTH & WELLNESS OF BLUE RI: 86.19% occupancy, 160 beds, $8,668,026.00 home revenue, $4,479,777.00 payroll costs, $4,674,893.00 home costs.
  • NORTHLAND REHABILITATION AND HEALTH: 82.03% occupancy, 120 beds, $14,685,666.00 home revenue, $4,112,839.00 payroll costs, $6,891,120.00 home costs.
  • REDWOOD OF BLUE RIVER: 86.19% occupancy, 160 beds, $1,008,366.00 home revenue, $339,554.00 payroll costs, $486,335.00 home costs.
  • PARKVIEW HEALTHCARE: 86.17% occupancy, 120 beds, $1,497,536.00 home revenue, $599,585.00 payroll costs, $1,585,201.00 home costs.
  • BRIDGEWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER: 97.65% occupancy, 166 beds, $11,227,021.00 home revenue, $3,815,100.00 payroll costs, $6,649,112.00 home costs.
  • SEASONS REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER: 96.15% occupancy, 78 beds, $1,256,344.00 home revenue, $516,008.00 payroll costs, $663,326.00 home costs.
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MetricKansas CityMissouri
Avg payroll costs$3,495,713.59$2,926,201.52
Avg home costs$5,353,603.59$3,978,324.34
Avg occupancy84.49%70.55%
Avg bed count114113
Avg home revenue$8,177,560.09$7,637,217.66
CommunityOccupancyBedsHome RevenuePayroll CostsHome CostsMedicareMedicaidPrivate Pay
NEW MARK CARE CENTER51.16%199$8,626,365.00$4,534,740.00$6,583,405.001.17%69.91%28.92%
BISHOP SPENCER PLACE85.09%57$15,906,129.00$7,644,537.00$12,092,649.0028.73%16.55%54.72%
HIGHLAND REHAB & HEALTH CARE CENTER82.35%162$11,400,663.00$3,948,999.00$6,792,678.001.48%88.44%10.08%
POLARIS HEALTH & WELLNESS OF BLUE RI86.19%160$8,668,026.00$4,479,777.00$4,674,893.005.00%80.89%14.11%
NORTHLAND REHABILITATION AND HEALTH82.03%120$14,685,666.00$4,112,839.00$6,891,120.0019.22%53.26%27.52%
REDWOOD OF BLUE RIVER86.19%160$1,008,366.00$339,554.00$486,335.0011.23%66.76%22.01%
PARKVIEW HEALTHCARE86.17%120$1,497,536.00$599,585.00$1,585,201.003.31%86.70%9.99%
BRIDGEWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER97.65%166$11,227,021.00$3,815,100.00$6,649,112.001.08%95.32%3.60%
SEASONS REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER96.15%78$1,256,344.00$516,008.00$663,326.009.36%76.18%14.46%

Nursing Homes in Kansas City at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.5/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas City, MO. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.2/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas City, MO. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.7/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas City, MO. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Kansas City, MO

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 nursing home care?

Yes — Missouri Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 15 nursing homes in Kansas City, MO. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Kansas City, 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 City, 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 nursing homes in Kansas City, 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.