Cherry Hills Community & Rehabilitation Center
724 Northeast 79th Terrace , Kansas City, MO, 64118
2.3
(3 reviews)
" Really happy I chose this place for my mother! She's constantly telling me how happy she is. Great place. ..."
READ MOREKansas City features both historic sites and a significant number of older adults: 152,960 residents call the city home, and 11.9% of them are seniors 65 years of age or older. Those elders have access to high-end medical facilities, with one example being the University of Kansas Hospital and its various specialty centers. Another option is the Providence Medical Center, which also features a robust array of services. Many nursing homes, too, are present. The median rate for a semiprivate room in a Kansas City nursing home is $6,844. Nationwide, an average semiprivate room costs $7,756 per month, which is over $900 more.
Nursing home residents pay relatively high premiums because these facilities offer a level of care unsurpassed outside of hospitals. Residents can usually expect 24-hour assistance and monitoring, plus the presence of licensed nurses, therapists and other medical professionals. Older adults may also wish to consider assisted living or home health care, which are less expensive and are meant for seniors with higher levels of capabilities.
This guide assesses Kansas City’s nursing home prices and rates offered by other options. It closes with an overview of certain senior-focused resources serving the Kansas City area.
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724 Northeast 79th Terrace , Kansas City, MO, 64118
2.3
(3 reviews)
" Really happy I chose this place for my mother! She's constantly telling me how happy she is. Great place. ..."
READ MORE8575 NORTH GRANBY AVE, Kansas City, MO, 64154
1.8
(5 reviews)
"I had my grandmother in this facility for almost 2 years. Everyone was so nice to her. I never worried when we would go home at night, I knew she would be very well taken care of. The nurses were very good about calling the family if they sensed any..."
READ MORE8033 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO, 64131
1.6
(5 reviews)
"Redwood of Kansas City was referred to us, and mom is in there. It's been good, the staff seem very competent, cooperative, friendly, and responsive. She hasn't shared any complaints about the food, they're under lockdown due to COVID, so none of us ..."
READ MORE5900 SWOPE PARKWAY, Kansas City, MO, 64130
1.7
(3 reviews)
"This facility is actually very good and the staff are very caring. Although this is an urban nursing home the care was excellent. Some of the staff are a bit urban but the care made up for the lack of professionalism. My Aunt had a stroke and was ..."
READ MORE3621 WARWICK BOULEVARD, Kansas City, MO, 64111
7001 CLEVELAND, Kansas City, MO, 64132
904 EAST 68TH STREET, Kansas City, MO, 64131
2.0
(1 reviews)
"My wife is in Highland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center and the place is horrible. They are understaffed. One of my biggest complaints is that when I try calling them back, all I get is a voice recording. It's an older building. It's not well set ..."
READ MORE115 EAST 83RD STREET, Kansas City, MO, 64114
2315 WALROND AVENUE, Kansas City, MO, 64127
4330 WASHINGTON, Kansas City, MO, 64111
2900 Kendallwood Parkway , Gladstone, MO, 64119
"Grand Royale, located in Gladstone, MO, is a senior living provider that offers a variety of care types including Independent Living, Assist..."
READ MORE128 N. Hardesty, Kansas City, MO, 64123
"At Glennon Place Nursing Center, the following services and care are provided by qualified professionals in order to meet our residents' phy..."
READ MORE7600 Antioch Road, Overland Park, KS, 66204
In Kansas City’s nursing homes, the average monthly rates for semiprivate and private rooms are $6,844 and $7,452, respectively.
With semiprivate rooms costing $6,844 on average, Kansas City offers lower nursing home prices than the typical American city. However, Kansas City’s average is slightly higher than the statewide median rate of $6,692.
Turning to nearby cities, Manhattan is a notably inexpensive choice for Kansans: Its median cost is $5,735. Wichita, meanwhile, is fairly comparable to Kansas City, with a rate of $6,829. Topeka is a more expensive option. Its rate is $7,612. Finally, in Lawrence, seniors typically pay over $1,000 more for nursing home care than they do in Kansas City.
Kansas City
$6,844
Kansas
$6,692
The United States
$7,756
Lawrence
$7,863
Topeka
$7,612
Manhattan
$5,735
Wichita
$6,829
In Kansas City, the cheapest senior living arrangement is adult day health care, at $1,625 per month on average. Assisted living typically costs $4,460, while both home care and home health care have a median rate of $4,576. Representing the most expensive option are nursing homes, where semiprivate rooms cost $6,844 and private rooms cost $7,452.
Home care
$4,576
Home health care
$4,576
Adult day health care
$1,625
Assisted living
$4,460
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6,844
Nursing home (private room)
$7,452
Note: Data for Kansas City, KS, was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Kansas City, MO, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Kansas City’s seniors can make the aging process easier by leaning on local resources such as those covered below. Some of these resources’ offerings are aimed at residents of long-term care facilities or older adults considering transitioning to one. Others are meant to extend the period during which seniors can continue living in their own homes.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Kansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (913) 236-9385 | The Kansas LTC Ombudsman Program helps long-term care residents by working to resolve complaints and problems and educating residents on their rights. The program’s representatives also interact with facilities’ care providers to emphasize person-centered approaches. Seniors and their families can contact the program to learn more about their long-term care options. |
Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas | (800) 860-5260 | SCHICK’s counselors educate seniors on how Medicare coverage works, covering topics such as eligibility rules, the enrollment process and how to handle moving to Medicare Advantage. Seniors can also contact SCHICK with questions about prescription drug coverage and to request information on long-term care. Help with claims is also available through SCHICK. |
Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging | (913) 573-8531 | The AAA is a local conduit through which Kansas City’s seniors can reach a SCHICK counselor. Beyond that, the AAA offers home-delivered meals and options counseling that assists with long-term care planning. It also runs an assessment program that seniors must participate in before admission to a nursing home. |
Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City | (816) 924-1096 | Habitat for Humanity can help seniors keep their homes in good condition. The organization’s restoration programs cover minor repairs, such as exterior painting and window fixes, plus critical home repairs, including roof and HVAC system replacements. Weatherization services are available as well. The organization can tell clients more about eligibility requirements. |
RideKC Freedom | (913) 573-8351 | RideKC Freedom is a paratransit service for which seniors 65 years of age and older are eligible. (Individuals with certain disabilities are also eligible.) Riders pay $3 per one-way trip and can use the service to reach medical appointments and other important destinations. Seniors who complete the RideKC Freedom qualification process also become eligible for the RideKC Bus program, which offers free, fixed-route rides, and RideKC Freedom On-Demand, a pricier but more flexible service. |
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jessicasmith
1
Review of Healthcare Resort of Kansas
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1
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