SummitView Terrace
Assisted Living, Respite Care & Hospice Care · Kansas City, MO

SummitView Terrace

Assisted Living, Respite Care & Hospice Care · Kansas City, MO

Overview of Summitview Terrace

Settled in the peaceful neighborhood of Kansas City, MO, Summitview Terrace is a remarkable senior living community that offers an array of care options, including assisted living, respite care, rehabilitation, and hospice care. The community features bright and spacious studios and one-bedroom apartments, giving residents a comfortable living space they can fully relax in or host families and friends over. Recognized as Best Assisted Living community by the U.S. News and World Report, the community proves its excellence in delivering high-quality senior lifestyle options and services.

The community ensures everyday is a chance to live vibrantly and actively with a wide a broad range of stimulating and enriching activities, events, and health & wellness programs. Residents are guaranteed to always have the energy they need with carefully prepared meals that are both healthy, tasty, and tailored to their dietary needs. With volunteering opportunities, various fitness classes, compassionate care services, and delectable dining options, residents are guaranteed to thrive and live confidently in Summitview Terrace.

(816) 763-6667
Bed community size
52-bed community Rank #384 / 454Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 384th out of 454 homes in Missouri. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Missouri facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #553 / 563Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 553rd out of 563 homes in Missouri. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Missouri facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
50%
Rank #335 / 428Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 335th out of 428 homes in Missouri. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Missouri average, with its Statewide rank out of 428. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Missouri average: 66.6%
Occupied beds
26 / 52
Average occupied beds in Missouri homes 72 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
CountyJackson

Ownership & Operating Entity

SummitView Terrace is legally operated by Americare At Summitview Terrace Assist Lvg, and administrated by Carol Rigsby.

Corporate EntityAMERICARE AT SUMMITVIEW TERRACE ASSISTED LIVING, LLC

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Inspection History

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.

Since 2018 · 8 years of data 11 deficiencies 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Missouri state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2018 vs. Missouri state average
Overall vs. MO average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Missouri average:
• Total deficiencies (69% below)
• Deficiencies per year (68% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (44% below)
• Total inspections (43% below)
Latest Inspection March 17, 2022 Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMO Averagevs. MO Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1135 This facility has 69% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (11 vs. MO avg 35).↓ 69% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2018. 1.44.4 This facility has 68% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (1.4 vs. MO avg 4.4).↓ 68% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.85 This facility has 44% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (2.8 vs. MO avg 5).↓ 44% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMO Averagevs. MO Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 47 This facility has 43% fewer total inspections than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (4 vs. MO avg 7).↓ 43% better

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 288 / 590 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 15.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kansas City's city center to SummitView Terrace's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Missouri

SummitView Terrace is located in Kansas City, Missouri.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Missouri.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Rural access prioritized.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Home health services

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

Age 65+
General Missouri resident, in approved facility.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MO

Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Benefits
Monthly cash payment (~$156-$292/month) for care costs

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

Age 65+
General Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, NFLOC, dementia diagnosis, live with caregiver.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).
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Caregiver must be family; small program size.

Benefits
Cash stipend ($1,000-$1,500/month) to family caregiver Respite Training Supplies ($500/year)

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,690/month (individual, projected); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).
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Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Benefits
Personal care (2-4 hours/day) Homemaker services Limited respite Medical equipment

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
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Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ with dementia, Missouri resident, functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
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Administered via AAAs and Alzheimer’s Association; rural focus.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week) Training Assistive tech ($500/year) Supplies

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Missouri resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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SummitView Terrace
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Kansas City (Highview Estates)
52
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MO AVG 97
Rank #384 / 454
Yes
0
Facility 0
MO AVG 45
Rank #553 / 563
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Frequently Asked Questions about SummitView Terrace

What neighborhood is SummitView Terrace in?

SummitView Terrace is in the Highview Estates neighborhood of Kansas City.

Who is the owner of SummitView Terrace?

The legal owner and operator of SummitView Terrace is Americare At Summitview Terrace Assist Lvg.

What is the occupancy rate at SummitView Terrace?

SummitView Terrace's occupancy is 50%.

Who is the administrator of SummitView Terrace?

Carol Rigsby is the administrator of SummitView Terrace.

How many beds does SummitView Terrace have?

SummitView Terrace has 52 beds.

Are there photos of SummitView Terrace?

Yes — there are 4 photos of SummitView Terrace in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of SummitView Terrace?

(816) 763-6667 will put you in contact with the team at SummitView Terrace.

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