Continuing Care Retirement Communities Communities in Kansas City, MO

"I have already moved into Kingswood. The facilities are old, but they've been well kept. The food is very good. It's just not what they provide, you have many choices, and that's good. There are lots of physical activity. The people seem to be very friendly. Because of the friendliness of the residents, I would give it a 5. I haven't participated much in activities because there are so many problems, but I think they'll be just fine. I have been staying here for about a month now."

At Kendallwood Senior Living we believe that ethical values are as important in business as they are in personal relationships. With that in mind, Avonlea has assembled a team of preferred providers that share the common views of uncompromising honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Kendallwood Senior Living has built an unwavering reputation ensuring long-term success for the benefit of our residents, employees, and the communities we serve. Community Living At Kendallwood Senior Living, we offer community living, a place to call home, and a place to socialize and meet new friends. We are a place to enjoy independence in the autumn of life, and a place to live life to the fullest. We offer assistance as needed so that all our residents enjoy life on their own terms. Complete Lifestyle At Kendallwood Senior Living, we provide housing, meals, and individually tailored care designed to preserve independence, quality of life, and personal preferences. Discreet and dignified personal assistance, if needed, is accessible and provided by our caring staff. A full array of services is included - daily menu selections, laundry and housekeeping service, and a full social event calendar complete with an ice cream parlor and billiards room. Familiar Surroundings At Kendallwood Senior Living, our suites provide ample room for personal furnishings and keepsakes so that their apartment can truly be made their own. Apartment-size refrigerators and microwaves can be brought in for your own personal convenience. Each apartment has its own private bath for that “home-like” feeling. Residential Care Services At Kendallwood Senior Living, our services help seniors maintain the dignity and independence that is generally lost in institutional environments such as nursing homes and hospitals. Self-reliance, physical activity, social interaction, and individuality are encouraged. Residential Care Living A wonderful option for those who may, from time to time, require a helping hand with personal care and other needs. As our loved ones grow older, the ability to safely and reliably accomplish daily activities can diminish. This is a normal part of the aging process, and should not represent the end of quality living. Services and Amenities Caring assistance with daily needs Medication assistance Assistance with bathing and dressing 24-hour protective care by the attentive staff of licensed and certified nursing personnel Variety of entertainment including planned social activities and special events Beautifully landscaped courtyard All seasons sunroom 3 nutritious, home-cooked meals per day plus snacks Weekly laundry service of bed linens Washers and dryers are available for personal use or, for a modest fee, our staff can perform that task Utilities included (cable & private telephones resident responsibility) Emergency Call System in each apartment Pharmacy services are available To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Licensing and Certification

"My father has been at Westchester Village of Lenexa's assisted living since February and he's happy there. The place is very clean and up-to-date. There's an exercise room and a hairdresser. They also have bus trips and regular outings to grocery stores, Wal-Mart, and things like that. They provide transport to the doctor's office and doctor's appointments. They also have a preacher who comes in once a week and they do Bible study. The staff seems very attentive and professional. They're very communicative. The rooms are spacious, handicapped-accessible, and in good repair. I have not tried their food but he eats 3 times a day and he is happy with it. Their dining area is restaurant-style and it seems to be nicely done. They're on the high end, but I think I'm getting good value for my money."

"We toured Lakeview Village. I liked their very welcoming staff. The tour guide was knowledgeable, asked a lot of pertinent questions, and did a good job answering our questions. She was great and very personable, and she listened to the questions and used the answers to make decisions and guide our tour. The facility was nice. They have a full-time rehab on-site that is available, and covered parking is nice. They have both a library and a beauty salon in-house."

"My mom was in the independent living at Silvercrest at Deer Creek Retirement Community for about ten years. She was not happy with the food. They had home health care onsite. They also had an assisted living section. It's very homey, it's decorated nicely, and it's all up-to-date. They just finished a renovation. They had garages available that you could rent. My mom had a two-bedroom apartment. It looked good. They had activities all the time. They had trips to different places and things onsite all the time. You can participate in them if you want or you don't have to. They did cards. They had games. They did bingo three times a week. They'd go to restaurants or the grocery store. They had a van. They'd take residents to their doctors, dentists, whatever. The staff was not as tuned in to the individual resident. It's independent living, so they can't do anything, like if my mom fell, they would call 911, which I understand, but it depends on the situation. If you see something going on, you would call the family even if they're in independent living. They don't get involved, so they just consider independent living as independent living. I think that you should get to know your residents and if you see a change in them, you might say something to their family or express a concern. I think the price was a little high. It's nice, but it could be nicer for the money. They're charging a little bit more than they deserve."

"My husband and I have lived at Tall Grass for 6 months. We feel we made the right decision and love it here. The information from the sales staff was accurate, honest and helpful in decision making especially the “Why move Twice” suggestion. There was a lot of attention to detail as we moved in. We’ve found the food and amenities to be more than adequate. Staff are friendly and helpful. With the importance of physical and mental health as we age, there is a bountiful supply of clubs, workout classes and gyms, social activities groups, and just informal socialization from all the friendly residents. We have made so many new friends!"

"We toured The Fairways of Ironhorse. The place is fabulous. It's nice and clean and it's right on the golf course. We had lunch there, which was good. Their pricing structure was a little different, but it is doable. They have one-bedrooms and two-bedroom-two-baths. They're quite long rooms. They have an underground garage, but they charge you for it for a hundred bucks a month. They have a washer and a dryer in the unit. It's very impressive. However, they don't have assisted living. The staff who assisted us, his name is John, and he was super nice. He invited us to lunch, and we had lunch there. For amenities, they had everything. They had transportation to shopping and to doctor's visits. They also had group activities."

"We toured Colonial Village. They have all levels of care. It is big, nice and open. It meets all the criteria. The problem is that the dining room is closed in the evening. They don't cook dinners. They cook two meals, breakfast, and lunch. One of the reasons we are getting out of our house is because my wife is incapable of cooking. They met all the criteria except that they don't have meals in the evening, so we were quite disappointed. The rooms are nice and big. They have one- and two-bedrooms. They have one-and-a-half baths and two baths. They have a lot of variety of things. They have all the usual activities, and those rooms were nice and big, too. We went around with the staff, Jill, and she was extremely nice."

"Aberdeen Village was beautiful, but it was the dollars and cents, having to buy into it, and $15,000 is a lot of money. It was so nice and clean. The man who took us around was just a lot of fun. It had all of the things that I wanted, except that I would have to buy it. The people were nice. They had everything so prepared. They had a train all set up. There were so many nice things there."

"I visited Foxwood Springs, and my friend is a resident there. What I saw was good. It was nice, quiet, peaceful, and clean. It seems like it was neighborhood friendly. You could go and walk or walk your dog freely with no hassle. They offer you your lunch and dinner. The facility is nice. People were pleasant to talk to, and you got a good vibe."

"Cedar Lake Village has so many activities for people to do and has a much more Christian base to it, which I am looking for. I have not talked to one person who has not been impressed with this place, whether by living there or working there. I have a friend whose dad works there, and he's been there for 17 years. He said the people there are always very nice. The food isn't as good as the other facility I've been to. You can only eat until noon. So, you get all the breakfast that you want and lunch, and then you can pick stuff up to take back to your rooms for evening meals. I didn't like that so much, but it is good because some people don't want a lot to eat in the evenings. The staff was excellent. They were very friendly and very helpful. I ate lunch there and it was OK. I am not picky, and it wasn't anything extravagant. The building was very clean, but it's old-fashioned. The main part of it was not super up-to-date, but for old people who like that kind of thing, it would make them feel very much at home. To me, it doesn't matter. I could go with it or not. Their rooms were not quite as updated, either."