Occupancy rate
87%
Higher than the Kansas average: 79.5%Delaware Highlands Assisted Living
Home Care & Assisted Living · Kansas City, KS
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living
Home Care & Assisted Living · Kansas City, KS
Overview of Delaware Highlands Assisted Living
With an income-based system for costs, Delaware Highlands Assisted Living community offers affordable assisted living costs like no other in the Kansas City area, providing seniors of all income levels an opportunity at the quality golden years they deserve. Settle into cozy yet elegant one-bedroom apartments that grant privacy and comfort, without worrying about daily living activities, personal care, or medical management, for a fully stress-free experience.
Around the clock support from a team of expertly trained professionals ensures that each resident’s specific needs are catered to, allowing them to focus on rest, relaxation, and recreation. A full set of organized events, three filling meals served daily, community outings, and scheduled transportation off-site empower residents to lead convenient and exciting retirement years.
133-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
22 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 3 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the Kansas average: 79.5%Occupied beds
116 / 133
Average residents per home in Kansas
50 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
CountyWyandotte
License NumberN105014
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living is legally operated by Delaware Highlands Assisted Living, and administrated by Suzanne Sexton.
OwnerDELAWARE HIGHLANDS ASSISTED LIVING LLC
Assisted Living
133 units
Total beds
133 units
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency alert pendants for all residents; emergency alert pull cords in each bathroom.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactJeff Fendorf, Owner
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Minimum Age65
Spacious One-Bedroom Apartments
Free Wifi
24/7 Nursing Staff
Emergency Alert Systems
Laundry Services
Kitchenette
Barrier-Free Design
ActivitiesSeveral daily activities and events.
Specific Programscommunity outings, on-site beauty salon, chapel services.
Religious ServicesWeekly Catholic Communion, Bible Study, and Church Services.
Food DescriptionThree delicious home-style meals served every day.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 550 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Delaware Highlands Assisted Living
Assisted Living
Inspection History
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
Since 2012 · 14 years of data
56 deficiencies
23 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2012 vs. Kansas state average
Overall vs. KS average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (44% below)
• Deficiencies per year (44% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (23% below)
• Total inspections (28% below)
• Total deficiencies (44% below)
• Deficiencies per year (44% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (23% below)
• Total inspections (28% below)
Latest Inspection
December 17, 2024
Deficiencies
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 56 | 100 | This facility has 44% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (56 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 44% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2012.
| 4 | 7.1 | This facility has 44% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (4 vs. KS avg 7.1).↓ 44% better |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.4 | 3.1 | This facility has 23% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (2.4 vs. KS avg 3.1).↓ 23% better |
Inspections
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 23 | 32 | This facility has 28% fewer total inspections than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (23 vs. KS avg 32).↓ 28% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on September 18, 2024, found no deficiencies during a resurvey related to multiple complaints. Earlier inspections showed a mixed record with several deficiencies primarily involving resident care documentation, notification of significant changes, medication administration, and protection of residents, including an immediate jeopardy finding related to elopement in February 2023. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated in recent years, though a substantiated complaint in 2014 involved failure to report elopement incidents promptly. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows improvement over time, with all cited deficiencies corrected by the most recent inspections.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Delaware Highlands Assisted Living is located in Kansas City, Kansas.
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16.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Kansas City's city center to Delaware Highlands Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.48 miles to nearest hospital (Providence Medical Center)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Delaware Highlands Assisted Living
What neighborhood is Delaware Highlands Assisted Living in?
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living is in the Prairie / Piper-KC-KS neighborhood of Kansas City.
Is Delaware Highlands Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Delaware Highlands Assisted Living?
According to KS state health department records, Delaware Highlands Assisted Living's license number is N105014.
What is the occupancy rate at Delaware Highlands Assisted Living?
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living's occupancy is 87%.
Who is the administrator of Delaware Highlands Assisted Living?
Suzanne Sexton is the administrator of Delaware Highlands Assisted Living.
How many beds does Delaware Highlands Assisted Living have?
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living has 133 beds.
Are there photos of Delaware Highlands Assisted Living?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Delaware Highlands Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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