McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff
1201-1301 NW Tullison Road, Kansas City, MO, 64116
4.3
(12 reviews)
Assisted living facilities cater to adults aged 55 and older who want to live independently but may need occasional help with household tasks and personal care. They feature 24-hour on-call staffing, and many offer on-site physical therapy and nursing. According to Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the median cost of assisted living in Independence is $4,460 per month, which is slightly higher than the national average and significantly higher than other parts of the state.
This guide details available local providers, average prices and financial assistance programs. It also contains information about the local area and a directory of government agencies and nonprofits that can accommodate you or a loved ones’ changing needs.
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1201-1301 NW Tullison Road, Kansas City, MO, 64116
4.3
(12 reviews)
128 North Hardesty Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64123
5.0
(1 reviews)
"While in Kansas City looking for possible assisted living facilities for our aunt, we stopped in on the spur of the moment to see Glennon Place Apartments. We liked its proximity to many of the things our aunt likes in the area, such as the eateries..."
READ MORE12101 East Bannister Road, Kansas City, MO, 64138
4.1
(7 reviews)
"Summit View Terrace has about 49 residents. They have a very nice, wide open area on the outside. They have a nice dining room with all three meals included. The people are very nice and they care for my wife and all the residents very well. You can ..."
READ MORE20551 E. Trinity Place, Blue Springs, MO, 64015
4.2
(6 reviews)
"Cedarhurst of Blue Springs is very nice. The rooms are smaller, but the fresh paint looks really nice. The facility is clean. It smells good. The food looks good. It's organized. It's in a great location, safe, and easy to access the highway. They ha..."
READ MORE111 Mock Avenue, Blue Springs, MO, 64014
4.2
(5 reviews)
"The rooms at St Marys Manor were very small and that's the reason why we did not take my mom there. They had very small bathrooms. It's definitely an older facility and the rooms have not been remodeled. We saw some activities posted in the hallway. ..."
READ MORE4301 MADISON AVENUE, Kansas City, MO, 64111
3.6
(11 reviews)
"This facility is definitely among the luxury-apartment style facilities. It is the only facility operated by the Episcopal Church of Kansas City, and closely affiliated with St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital. It is located just off the corner of the We..."
READ MORE11400 Hidden Lake Drive, Raytown, MO, 64133
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My grandmother is in Hidden Lake and it is fine. The buildings are beautiful. The custodian services keep it very nice and clean. It is pet friendly, too, and that's what I like about it. I have had very little interactions with the staff, but the ti..."
READ MORE1701 NW Jefferson Street, Blue Springs, MO, 64015
3.8
(5 reviews)
"Benton House of Blue Springs was beautiful but expensive. The staff member who showed us around was very nice and pleasant. The rooms were big and roomy...."
READ MORE4235 LOCUST STREET PO BOX 5930, Kansas City, MO, 64171
3.7
(3 reviews)
"This facility gives hope and a good standard of living for people who may be less fortunate elsewhere. The building is an old building located in the downtown historic district of the city, and has old world charm. There are two nice large sitting ar..."
READ MORE3920 Forest Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64110
3.0
(1 reviews)
"This is a sister facility of Paseo Residential Care, but the atmosphere is completely different. The administrator and the employee who gave me a tour were very friendly and welcoming. The administrator appeared to be very busy but still spent a ge..."
READ MORE3433 Paseo Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64109
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I had a very poor experience with this facility from the beginning. After several attempts to call, a person finally answered but seemed uncommunicative and resentful of my desire to see the facility. I managed to schedule an appointment and arrive..."
READ MORE305 E 63rd St, Kansas City, MO, 64113
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Blessed Homes was a house that was rundown, filthy, and not taken care of. The owner of it was only interested in getting my mom's money and she paid $3,000 a month to stay there. She doesn't qualify for Medicaid so she had to pay out of pocket. They..."
READ MORE2905 Campbell St, Kansas City, MO, 64109
2836 BENTON BOULEVARD, Kansas City, MO, 64128
11900 JESSICA LANE, Raytown, MO, 64138
2801 NE 60th Street, Gladstone, MO, 64119
"At Kendallwood Senior Living we believe that ethical values are as important in business as they are in personal relationships. With that i..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities in Independence, Missouri, and other parts of the Show-Me State are overseen by the Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation. This agency processes license applications and ensures that long-term care facilities comply with state laws and requirements established by Medicare and Medicaid.
Assisted living facilities in Independence charge $4,460 per month on average, which is slightly higher than the rest of the country and significantly higher than the rest of the state.
Seniors in Independence can expect to pay $4,460 per month for assisted living. Although this is just $160 higher than the national average, it’s $1,460 higher than the state as a whole. Rates are significantly cheaper in Joplin at $2,500. Seniors in St. Joseph pay an average of $3,488. However, prices rise by a considerable margin in Lawrence, Kansas, where the going rate is $5,280 per month.
Independence
$4,460
Missouri
$3,000
The United States
$4,300
St. Joseph
$3,488
Joplin
$2,500
Lawrence, KS
$5,280
With an average cost of $4,460 per month, assisted living represents a competitive value compared to other forms of long-term care. Homemaker services and home health aides both average $4,576. Personal assistance and recreational activities are also available through adult day health care programs for approximately $1,625 per month. Skilled nursing facilities cost an average of $6,844 for a semiprivate room and $7,452 per month for a private room.
Homemaker Services
$4,576
Home Health Aide
$4,576
Adult Day Health Care
$1,625
Assisted Living Facility
$4,460
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,844
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$7,452
Note: Data for Independence was unavailable, so data for the nearest metropolitan area, Kansas City, was used instead.
Eligible seniors seeking financial assistance in Independence have options between the Medicaid State Plan Personal Care (SPPC) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
If you want information about assisted living and long-term care but aren’t sure where to start, the following organizations can help. They can also provide information about related programs and resources that are available in your community.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Mid-America Regional Council | (816) 421-4980 | The Mid-America Regional Council is the Area Agency on Aging for seniors in Independence and five surrounding counties. It provides information and referrals regarding long-term care and community-based services. Seniors can access transportation, healthy aging courses and legal advice through this organization. MARC’s long-term care ombudsman provides information, advice and confidential dispute resolution services to individuals who live in one of the area’s 170 nursing homes and assisted living facilities or are seeking admission. |
The Palmer Center | (816) 325-6200 | If you live in Independence and are aged 60 or older, you can visit The Palmer Center Monday through Friday to participate in various life-enhancing programs designed to promote physical and mental well-being. The center features a media lab, craft studio/game room, 6,956-square-foot gym and a spacious patio designed for outdoor activities. Seniors who want to give back to the community can contact the Vital Volunteer Program to learn more about available opportunities in the local area. |
Missouri Veterans Commission | (816) 325-5883 | Independence is home to more than 8,400 veterans served by two full-time veterans service officers. The Missouri Veterans Commission operates a service center on South Noland Road that provides free benefits consultations and application assistance to veterans and their dependents. Accredited service officers can help with health care, long-term care, disability payments, pensions and final arrangements among other services. |
UMKC Consortium for Aging in Community | (816) 235-2490 | Part of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the Consortium for Aging in Community is an interdisciplinary project dedicated to training future gerontologists and conducting age-related research. It works with various community partners, including AARP, the Shepherd’s Center and the Black Health Care Coalition, to ensure the health and well-being of seniors and mid-life adults in Independence and the greater Kansas City area. |
Independence-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Missouri are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page for more information about these laws.
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Twylla
5
Review of The Groves
I toured The Groves. I like the staff and the people who live there. The size of the apartment is nice. They invited us for lunch, and the food was just excellent. They are half the cost of the...
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Kelly
5
Review of The Groves
I went to White Oaks at the Groves Senior Living Community. I put a deposit down for the room if we need it, but my father may be going into hospice instead. The tour was great. The ladies were...
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Anita
4
Review of The Groves
White Oaks at The Groves Senior Living Community wasn't a newer facility. It didn't have the bells and whistles that the other places did. You can tell that it was very used and very worn. It was a...