The staff does not sanitize their hands when coming into or going out of the room. They don't even do that when they serve the food. Because of that my dad got influenza A (the worst kind) and had to go back into the hospital. Once, while I was there, he was served meatballs and pasta. I didn't think they looked right so I cut them open and took a bite. They were undone and I got food poisoning that night. So glad I didn't let my dad eat them.

Saint Luke's Bishop Spencer Place
Offers Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, and Continuing Care Communities
10 Reviews

Reviews of Saint Luke's Bishop Spencer Place
Assisted Living Reviews for Saint Luke's Bishop Spencer Place
January 26, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
October 09, 2013
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My dad is at Bishop Spencer Place and so far everything has been very good. What I liked about this facility is that my dad is in the assisted living and yet we just have to pay a little more money for extra care. My dad is a little bit independent but they make amends for the extra care.
July 10, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
The only complaint I had was that the people that lived there were very rude. They seemed like they were so annoyed with the staff that they could not help but be rude to any one and every one that crossed their path. My mother lived in the facility and she loved it. She loved how the nurses friendly the nurses and med techs are. She even has some that she considers her close friends. The cost isnt extremely . I loved the way the places were set up. The closets are generous. and cable tv and utilities are taken care. With the new technology they adopted i am able to stay connected w/ the staff easier. I also liked that they would give my mother bathing, dressing, and appointments.
July 07, 2011
I visited this facility
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 Westport district in central Kansas City.
It is a faith-based, not-for-profit facility which serves all faiths. Their chapel contains beautiful stained-glass windows and a full-size organ. In addition to Episcopalian services, they hold Catholic mass once a month and the facility encourages several devotional activities throughout the week.
The buildings themselves are exquisitely and richly decorated at every turn. The large, formal gathering space includes several formal, high-backed chairs and a grand piano. The facility offers two library spaces, on-site banking, beauty and barber shop, complimentary laundry (some in the apartments themselves), and all sorts of similar amenities. In addition, there are almost too many planned activities, so one could never be bored, and much of the transportation is complimentary. If residents must travel someplace special they are able to rent cars with drivers for an additional cost.
Another remarkable component was the way the facility handles catering. They have several restaurants on the campus, including a formal dining room, a casual bistro, snack areas, etc. Bishop Spencer Place has actually contracted out to a popular, well-known restaurant management chain in Kansas City who has taken over the operations of all catering on the campus. All the food looked and smelled amazing, and I didn't want to have to leave to find my own lunch. I would highly recommend this facility to my loved ones.
Nursing Home Reviews for Saint Luke's Bishop Spencer Place
July 19, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
The staff claims they lost my mom's paperwork and were unable to get it to the social worker to confirm visits, so visiting my mom was next to impossible. When I visited - In the morning (9:30am), I found my mom slumped in bed with oatmeal on her face and neck, and still wearing her night gown. I helped her get dressed. While visiting, a nurse came in and explained that my mom was in too much pain earlier to get changed.
Later in the day (2:30pm), my sister visited, and my mom had not received her pain medication or any lunch. When my sister found a nurse and demanded that my mom receive her meds, the nurse said she was offered them and refused.
When I called that same night after talking with my sister, I asked my mom if she had lunch or dinner. She said, "I order too much food. It's my responsibility to eat it all." I asked several more times if any food had been brought - she said, "I know I ordered some. But I'm not hungry."
When I asked about her pain meds, she said, "It's my responsibility to ask for my medications."
June 29, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Totally disappointed with the lack of care my father was given. When my Mom got him out of there he had Stage 4 bedsores, even on his ankles! His blood sugar was through the roof and hadn't been checked in ages. To make matters worse she had asked repeatedly about his condition and was repeatedly told they had everything under control. Stage 4 pressure ulcers do not occur overnight! Pretty pictures on the walls do not make up for ignoring the health care of residents. Mom thought she was getting him the best, instead he got the worst at double the cost!
Continuing Care Retirement Community Reviews for Saint Luke's Bishop Spencer Place
July 14, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother is at Bishop Spencer Place. It's amazing. She pays a monthly fee, but there is a full buy-in. It's not for everyone, but that's what she wanted to do because she was selling her house in Denver so she can afford that. The food is great. The people all knew who she is. They have a welcome committee, so she has been welcomed. Numerous people have reached out and stopped by to meet her. They're responsive. It's a nice place. They've been great.
So far, my mother hasn't participated in activities, but what we've seen that was a big thing for her. They have movie nights, bingo, chair yoga, and activities where they take people to the museums, baseball games, and all of that. They also do shopping trips and grocery trips and allow them to use the van; they just have to sign up to make a reservation. The place is beautiful; it is the nicest place I've ever seen.
February 04, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Bishop Spencer Place is in a premier location off of the plaza. Although, this facility is under staffed when it comes to efficient service for all senior needs. My mother came to Bishop as a fall risk who needed rehabilitation from a left fractured hip. While attending this facility in Kansas City, Mo. on her 9th day she is left solely alone for lunch on the 9th day and she unsupervised gets up from her table and fell to the floor breaking her femur and later dying in hospice. There only method is to put sensor packs in her bed and wheelchair. The sensors are to alarm the staff that the patient has got up, but this method is horrible and ineffective. Ex. 3 times my mother has got up from her bed and wheelchair resulting into a fall.. I and and a friend ask the facility if there was something else they can do to keep her safe. Nothing else was done until she fell and broke her femur all the away across her bone. As a result of this fall she gave up and died in hospice. They need to come up with another safety method. Dr. D. R. Parker
October 21, 2016
I visited this facility
Bishop Spencer Place was very nice, but it didn't have a pool and there was a big buy-in fee. I liked the fact that they were affiliated with the Episcopal Church.
July 22, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
We chose Bishop Spencer Place. It had independent living, assisted, and skilled nursing all under the same roof in the same complex. I like having all of those things together. They have a little bistro restaurant. All the food is excellent. They have a beautiful garden area. They have quite a few activities. I thought this one fit the best. My mother was in the rehab facility there. We liked it really well, so that was one of the influencing factors to go ahead and stay there. The location was good and the personnel is excellent. It's just a really, really good place. They're very caring. Everything is clean. I wouldn't have anything to complain about.
Services and Amenities of Saint Luke's Bishop Spencer Place
Costs
- All Inclusive Rent
- Entry Fee
- Entry Fee Cost: 150000
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- 3-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: No
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Pool
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Health services
- Skilled Nursing
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Religious Services
- Fitness Room
Guest services
- Guests At Mealtime
Languages
- English
Medicare
- Health:
- Overall:
- Quality:
- Staff:
- Medicare Provider Number: 265768
- Ownership Type: Non Profit Church Related
- Date Certified: 10/01/2020
General
- Resident Capacity: 60
- Pets: Yes
Range of services
- Personal Care Assistants
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
Types of care
- Doctor Visit Companionship
- Meal Preparation
Screening
- Drug Screening
Training
- Continual Training
Bonded/insured
- Bonded And Insured
About Saint Luke's Bishop Spencer Place
Refund Plans: 80% of Entrance Fee; Declining balance of 50 mos. (Price: 59% of Entrance Fee). Assisted Living and Nursing Care on Fee-For-Service basis.
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