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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kansas City, KS
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Kansas City nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Kansas City, KS may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Kansas City or another care type is right for you. Browse 42 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Kansas City.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Elmhurst, Waldo Homes and Armour Fields.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bain City, Leavenworth and Five Points.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Kansas City, KS
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8.9
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21 reviews
The experience that I’m having for my mom is amazing. The first meeting with the director and sales coordinator made me feel comfortable and reassured that my mom was going to be taken care of properly. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Piper is a newly opened assisted living and memory care community in Kansas City, KS, conveniently located near The Legends. Our company philosophy is to design homes where seniors continue to learn, grow, create, and enjoy companionship with those of all ages. We create households that are...
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8.0
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11 reviews
My loved one is a resident at Delaware Highlands. The paperwork process is nearly impossible, everything else was great and easy. The staff seems to be great.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living is focused on providing assisted living services for the low to moderate income senior adult. Delaware Highlands offers a warm home-like setting for all our residents. We provide affordable assisted living in a compassionate, caring manner so that senior adults...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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84 reviews
My father has lived at Shawnee Hills for about two months and it has been an overall positive experience. The facility is clean, bright and there are lots of activities for residents to participate in. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Shawnee Hills Senior Living, a new concept in senior living in Shawnee, Kansas. The Community is conveniently located off of West 63rd Street and Maurer Road with direct access to Highway 435 and Shawnee Mission Parkway. Shawnee Hills is located directly north of the Shawnee Station...
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9.6
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106 reviews
Friendliness of staff- 1 of the big draws for us, everyone with few exceptions very welcoming and friendly. Meals/dining - only true negative. Has deteriorated significantly since coming here. Probably...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Senior Star at Wexford Place! Wexford Place is an independent living, assisted living, and state-of-the-art memory support community located in the heart of "The Northland" in Kansas City, Miissouri. It's a community filled with friendship and lots of ways to enjoy a life full of...
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9.3
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41 reviews
They were fantastic. It is well-suited for the age of the majority of residents. Our apartment was a one bedroom and too small for us. The meals were great, but the Activities seemed geared to assisted...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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9.2
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42 reviews
It is one of the better atmospheres, but it doesn't seem to matter to the residents. If they are sad and missing their family, atmosphere just doesn't matter to them. It's a place I would enjoy living in,...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Safety For Them, Peace of Mind For YouWe understand how difficult it can be to transition your loved one’s care to someone else. That’s why we go above and cultivate a warm and welcoming memory care environment that fosters a sense of purpose and belonging without sacrificing quality care and...
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9.1
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59 reviews
My parents had dramatic and sudden changes in their health which took us from needing assisted living sometime in the future to having to figure things quickly. I knew as soon as I visited that it was the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Trustwell Living at Mission Springs! Whether you are a resident, team member, visiting family member or guest, every person who walks through the door of a Trustwell Living community is treated like family. Our caring team looks forward to continuing to provide the quality care and...
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8.8
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27 reviews
1-It was very nicely kept up. I work for retirement community so I was looking for a nice place that compare to where I work. 2- My sister and toured several places and this was clean I work in...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Putting More Life in Senior LivingYou should never have to spend your senior years hoping something fun and exciting comes along to invorigate your spirit and nourish your mind. Here at our assisted living and skilled nursing and rehabilitation community, you can enjoy quality care without...
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8.6
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47 reviews
Better than some others I looked at. The food was only a 5 out of 10. The staff tried to help when I wasn't there. The only thing I can say is be there as much as you can. Your loved one gets better help if...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Gardens at Barry Road Assisted Living and Memory Care is an engaging, service-oriented community in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri. Our community recognizes that a new phase in life can be a leap of faith—for you and your family. To make this transition easier, our compassionate team...
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8.1
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20 reviews
Some problems getting transportation to Dr. Appointments, staff turnover and shortages? Mom is a bit of difficult personality , Dad always said she was meaner than a bucket of a-holes. Complains the food...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Avenue 81 will redefine the way you think about retirement living. As a luxury senior living community, Avenue 81 provides all the modern services and amenities of an upscale resort with no upfront buy-in. Plus, we’re conveniently located just steps away from the many restaurants and shops of...
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8.0
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6 reviews
We moved her to Homestead during that time when we saw what she needed. We were very pleased with Homestead also because it was nearer my residence. I was able to see her everyday. Homestead was a smaller...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Homestead of Shawnee is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Shawnee, KS.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require 24-hour care. Homestead of Shawnee offers many services and amenities...
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7.0
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10 reviews
There was frequent turnover of staff, but I think that's common. The place changed ownership, and everything changed, including plan for increase in rent. I found Mom's bathroom pretty dirty a few times,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Privately owned and operated Home Plus Assisted Living and Memory Care in the Shawnee area of Johnson County. We are a smaller community compared to others, but our biggest feature is our community provides the one on one direct personal support, while receiving quality care. Whether it is a long...
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We have been happy both times my mother has been in Providence Place. It is clean and smells fresh everyday. The staff is kind and friendly. Mom is well taken care of and excels during therapy. She can get...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Providence Place is a 69-bed rehabilitative care center located on the campus of Providence Medical Center. Providence Place offers an intermediate level of care to meet residents' needs, for a short-term (less than 30 days) stay. Residents enjoy a home-like atmosphere where the focus is on the...
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I can't say enough about the therapy and nursing care my mother got while at the resort. The therapists are wonderful and the nursing care she got was outstanding. Everyone treated her with respect and...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City is a new, upscale assisted living community located in Kansas City, KS. Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is home to over 146,000 people. Kansas City is a bustling and busy city with restaurants, sports events and shopping. Residents can enjoy...
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Everything was great, my mom didn't want to leave! The therapy team got her walking again in no time. She loved the food and fellowship, and she's now she's doing great.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Healthcare Resort of Shawnee Mission is shaping the way that healthcare is being delivered to the Greater Kansas City area. Our focus is to make your experience with us unique and memorable by providing world-class healthcare and five-star resort amenities. Our clinical team and physicians...
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Golden LivingCenter is going really well. I have no complaints about it. It is very clean. The staff is very friendly. It has been an all around good experience.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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9.9
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59 reviews
My Dad has been at College Square for a little over 7 months now and we are so pleased. We know he is well cared for and loved by everyone there. We toured several places and while others may have been...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A Warm and Welcoming CommunityWe know how difficult it is to care for a loved one dealing with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. We also understand how challenging it can feel to transition their care to someone else. But after you visit our memory care community in Overland Park, Kansas,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Great therapy!!! New management is very thorough. Nursing and cnas are very caring and make you feel at home. Building is older but care is best we've had. Would recommend for anyone looking for a loved one.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Wexford Place is an Assisted Living & Memory Support community, located in north Kansas City, Missouri's beautiful Platte County area. The nearby City of Platte Woods was recently ranked as one of the safest neighborhoods in Kansas City. Easy access to nature trails, lakes and the Missouri...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Cost of nursing homes in Kansas City, KS
The average cost of senior living in Kansas City is $4,908 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leavenworth, KS with an average of $4,666 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kansas City, KS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kansas City, KS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kansas City vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Kansas City, KS by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kansas City
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kansas City
Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care in Independence, MO
4.8
It is always a heartbreaking situation to have to place one's ailing parent in a memory care unit. Mom lived out her days with the staff singing to her and smiling with her. They encouraged her to be active and move her extremities. She was well fed and well taken care of. No nursing home is ...
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Vintage Park at Gardner
4.3
We really like the nursing staff and the manager, our only complaint we have about the place is over the weekends there are no regular staff members. The rooms are nice, and our loved ones thing the food is good.
Westchester Village of Lenexa
4.6
Mom's 1st fall led to 9 weeks of pain and substandard care in rehab facilities and with her passing. During this 9 weeks it was decided that Mom and Dad would not be able to remain in their home of 50+ years and after extensive research Westchester Village was selected for their Assisted Living ...
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Kansas City nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kansas City nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kansas City, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Kansas City nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Kansas City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
57.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.8%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
69.2%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.7%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.9%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.7%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Kansas City nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Kansas City Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kansas City, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kansas City nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Kansas City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kansas City, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.6%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kansas City nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Kansas City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kansas City, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
34.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kansas City nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Kansas City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kansas City, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Related senior services in Kansas City, Kansas
In Kansas City, Kansas, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
- The Wyandotte County Veterans Affairs Clinic
- The Kansas Department for Children and Families – Kansas City Service Center
- Kansas City-area elder law attorneys
Kansas City, Kansas is mostly car-dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Public transit options in Kansas City include paratransit services and bus routes through RideKC. Veterans ride free on RideKC with a Veterans Pass. Kansas City has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is not very walkable.
Kansas City offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including the University of Kansas Hospital and Providence Medical Center.
Kansas City, Kansas is known for being the scenic junction point of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers, along with being a cultural center for the region. Seniors can find community through the Don Bosco Senior Center, which offers exercise programs and wellness education, and hosts special events for those 60+, while the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library offers author talks, book clubs, library crafting, and more, to cardholders of all ages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale College Square, Our Lady of Mercy Country Home and Shawnee Hills Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kansas City, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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Nursing Homes in Cities Near Kansas City
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- Hesper, Kansas
- East Leavenworth, Missouri
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- Weston, Missouri
- West Platte, Missouri
- Sadler, Missouri
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