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Best Nursing Homes in Kansas, MO

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 nursing homes in Kansas, MO using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MO
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.1/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas, 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: 2.6/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas, 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: 3.1/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas, 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

Compare Nursing Homes around Kansas

The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.

7 facilities compared · CMS & MO Dept. of Health data

Carnegie Village
NH
AL
Belton (107)
85
Facility 85
MO AVG 97
Rank #257 / 454
78.8%
Facility 78.8%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #125 / 434
+18%
3.46
Facility 3.46
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #171 / 282
0%-7%
$15.6k
Facility $15.6k
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #195 / 289
44
Facility 44
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #204 / 287
6.3
Facility 6.3
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #196 / 287
170-
55
Facility 55
MO AVG 45
Rank #189 / 563
Carnegie Village Senior Living Community LLC
$10.6M
Facility $10.6M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #43 / 292
$4.1M
Facility $4.1M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #57 / 292
38.7%
Facility 38.7%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #243 / 292
265861
Linden Woods Village
NH
AL
IL
Gladstone
40
Facility 40
MO AVG 97
Rank #419 / 454
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #79 / 434
+28%
4.51
Facility 4.51
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #48 / 282
+31%+21%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 289
12
Facility 12
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #30 / 287
4.0
Facility 4.0
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #77 / 287
-38-
53
Facility 53
MO AVG 45
Rank #217 / 563
Amanda Fizer
$8.5M
Facility $8.5M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #73 / 292
$3.8M
Facility $3.8M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #98 / 292
44.8%
Facility 44.8%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #225 / 292
265855
Northland Rehabilitation & Health Care
NH
HC
RC
Kansas City (Chouteau Estates)
118
Facility 118
MO AVG 97
Rank #145 / 454
82.2%
Facility 82.2%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #95 / 434
+23%
4.09
Facility 4.09
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #87 / 282
-22%+9%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 289
18
Facility 18
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #66 / 287
6.0
Facility 6.0
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #182 / 287
-101-
34
Facility 34
MO AVG 45
Rank #361 / 563
Northland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center LLC
$12.2M
Facility $12.2M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #28 / 292
$4.4M
Facility $4.4M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #39 / 292
35.8%
Facility 35.8%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #238 / 292
265870
Armour Oaks Senior Living Community
NH
AL
IL
Kansas City (Waldo Homes)
38
Facility 38
MO AVG 97
Rank #424 / 454
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #1 / 434
+50%
3.03
Facility 3.03
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #235 / 282
-27%-19%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 289
39
Facility 39
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #186 / 287
6.5
Facility 6.5
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #202 / 287
-100A+
73
Facility 73
MO AVG 45
Rank #70 / 563
Womens Christian Association Of Kansas City Missouri
$2.9M
Facility $2.9M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #271 / 292
$2.2M
Facility $2.2M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #227 / 292
75.8%
Facility 75.8%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #13 / 292
265802
Life Care Center of Kansas City
NH
Kansas City (Bethel Welborn)
82 69.5% -13%4.92 -30%+6%$06110.2160- 34 Jennifer Jennings$5.4M$3.9M72.5%175281
The Hilltop at Blue River
NH
PC
Kansas City (South Kansas City)
160
Facility 160
MO AVG 97
Rank #42 / 454
89.4%
Facility 89.4%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #46 / 434
+34%
2.63
Facility 2.63
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #258 / 282
-14%-30%
$34.7k
Facility $34.7k
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #219 / 289
50
Facility 50
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #225 / 287
5.6
Facility 5.6
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #167 / 287
2145A+
4
Facility 4
MO AVG 45
Rank #530 / 563
10425 Opco LLC
$14.4M
Facility $14.4M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #37 / 292
$6.3M
Facility $6.3M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #40 / 292
44.1%
Facility 44.1%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #219 / 292
265597
Kingswood Senior Living Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
Kansas City (South Kansas City)
86
Facility 86
MO AVG 97
Rank #253 / 454
64.0%
Facility 64.0%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #244 / 434
-4%
4.21
Facility 4.21
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #78 / 282
+22%+13%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 289
14
Facility 14
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #41 / 287
3.5
Facility 3.5
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #58 / 287
-47-
42
Facility 42
MO AVG 45
Rank #315 / 563
Jeffrey Basler
$4.4M
Facility $4.4M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #173 / 292
$1.9M
Facility $1.9M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #263 / 292
42.7%
Facility 42.7%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #280 / 292
265876
Overview of Mccrite Plaza at Briarcliff

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.

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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.

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

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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
02

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
03

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
04

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Kansas, 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 11 nursing homes in Kansas, MO. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home 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 nursing homes 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.