Missouri average 6.6
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

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Mccrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility is a 220-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community at 1301 Tullison Road in Kansas City, Missouri, operated by family-owned organization McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff, LLC in Clay County. Medicare and private pay are accepted, and pricing starts at $3,639 monthly. The facility sits within a continuing care retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Most residents come for short-term rehabilitation and average staying for 38 days.
The facility is scored 3 stars by CMS, 14.1 percent above Missouri average, with staffing as the defining strength: nurse hours reach 5h 44m per resident daily, 51 percent above state average and ranked 11th of 276 Missouri skilled nursing facilities. CNA hours run 65 percent above the Missouri mean. Health inspection runs 31 percent below state average; across 7 inspections since 2020, the facility recorded 34 total citations, 1 serious and 33 moderate, with no critical findings and enforcement actions in the past three years.
Amenities include a salon and spa, a health and wellness center, outdoor spaces, and a private library. An active resident council is present.
Mccrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility is built for short-term Medicare rehabilitation within a full-continuum community in Kansas City, with staffing levels well above Missouri average as the clearest operational differentiator.
McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility is legally operated by Mccrite Plaza At Briarcliff, Llc, and administrated by Melanie Butler.
In Missouri, the Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure performs the inspections and unannounced surveys required for all long-term care providers.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 99 | 35 | This facility has 183% more total deficiencies than a typical Missouri nursing home (99 vs. MO avg 35).↑ 183% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 12.4 | 4.4 | This facility has 182% more deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri nursing home (12.4 vs. MO avg 4.4).↑ 182% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 5.8 | 5 | This facility has 16% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri nursing home (5.8 vs. MO avg 5).↑ 16% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 17 | 7 | This facility has 143% more total inspections than a typical Missouri nursing home (17 vs. MO avg 7).↑ 143% worse |
Missouri average 6.6
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Missouri average 36.5
Missouri average 5.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
30 of 34 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 34 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 34 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Missouri average: 0.7
Missouri average: 1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
3,607 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 72 | 24 | 96 | 12,733 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 9 | 30 | 5,168 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 2,925 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 21 | 8 | 29 | 2,284 | 91 | 99% | 8.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,745 | 85 | 92% | 7.2 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,480 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 873 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 696 | 77 | 84% | 4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 692 | 77 | 84% | 4.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 525 | 83 | 90% | 5.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 475 | 78 | 85% | 3.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 147 | 42 | 46% | 3.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 101 | 12 | 13% | 8.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 19 | 21% | 2.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 40 | 43% | 0.7 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
58% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
42% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
134.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Kansas City's city center to McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility is located in KANSAS CITY, Missouri.
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The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.
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McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility is in the Downtown Kansas City neighborhood of KANSAS CITY.
The legal owner and operator of McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility is Mccrite Plaza At Briarcliff, Llc.
McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility has a walk score of 94. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
According to MO state health department records, McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility's license number is 053469.
According to MO state health department records, McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility's license expires on May 29, 2026.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility on this page.
Melanie Butler is the administrator of McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility.
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