Nestled against the Mississippi River, Kansas City has a population of 495,327, making it Missouri’s most populous city. In addition to its rich contributions to regional gastronomy and music, the city’s low cost of living and highly ranked hospitals establish it as an attractive retirement destination for its 63,897 seniors.
In the city’s nursing homes, seniors have access to a range of medical services beyond what’s typically offered in other long-term care facilities. Wound care, diabetes management and a range of rehabilitative services are common, and most skilled nursing facilities will have licensed nurses and physicians on-site around the clock. Since Kansas City’s $6,844 median cost of nursing home care is 34.7% above the statewide average, seniors who don’t require 24-hour medical supervision may be able to save money by opting for assisted living or home care instead, assuming the level of care is sufficient.
An overview of senior care costs and resources which can help seniors pay for nursing home care are covered in this guide. We also mention several programs that can help seniors delay nursing home placement with in-home services and advocacy programs for current residents of long-term care facilities.
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8100 WORNALL ROAD, Kansas City, MO, 64114
4.1
(30 reviews)
"Armour Oaks Senior Living was great and well-kept. Everybody was friendly. The staff member was really helpful and answered my questions. The room was spacious and clean. They look like they keep the place up with the maintenance and everything. The ..."
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9101 N Ambassador Dr, Kansas City, MO, 64154
4.4
(24 reviews)
"The LTC facility lacks the staffing and expertise to take care of the clients. Residence have an assist button they can push for help to the restroom and other needs, the staff takes up to 45 minutes to an hour to respond. My relative had to go to th..."
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9191 N Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64154
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I'm in Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. It's great. They have bingo, outdoor adventures, and arts and crafts. The food is healthy and tastes good. My room is very clean. I'm in the nursing home. I'm not receiving any therapy right..."
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10000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO, 64114
3.2
(18 reviews)
"We kept my parents at Kingswood. We just moved them into long-term care. We think the staff members are very good. They have taken good care of them, so we just decided that they should stay there. It's good. The staff is excellent and the facility i..."
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4301 MADISON AVENUE, Kansas City, MO, 64111
3.6
(11 reviews)
"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 fa..."
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15600 WOODS CHAPEL ROAD, Kansas City, MO, 64139
3.2
(14 reviews)
"My mom is at Seasons Rehab and Healthcare Center and the staff has been very cooperative and very nice. They are very patient with their residents. The facility is very clean. The rooms are bigger and they have a lot of activities for them...."
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12110 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO, 64145
3.5
(8 reviews)
"My mother went to Timberlake Care Center for respite care. It seems like a very pleasant place, and she seems to enjoy it. She has just been there five days now. The staff was very courteous, very kind, and very caring as far as I could see. She seem..."
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12942 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO, 64145
3.7
(6 reviews)
4301 NE Parvin Road, Kansas City, MO, 64117
3.7
(6 reviews)
"Rooms are awesome. The staff go beyond excellent!!! The activities are personalized to the needs of the patient. Staff, especially the Asst. Director of Nursing - Ariel goes above and beyond to become like a family member! She goes beyond in keeping ..."
READ MORE621 CARONDELET DRIVE, Kansas City, MO, 64114
2.8
(9 reviews)
"The facility is very clean, they have a very friendly staff, people are always smiling, saying hello and it just feels like home when you step through the door. It doesn't smell like a nursing home. ..."
READ MORE11221 North Nashua Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64155
3.3
(3 reviews)
"My father is at New Mark Care Center (New Mark Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center). He's in the nursing home because he's in hospice care. It is an older facility that has been updated. It has very nice amenities for the nursing home rehab patien..."
READ MORE2323 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, MO, 64130
3.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad has been in Parkway Health & Rehab since December. It's not good. They are doing some renovation in an attempt to make it more cosmetically appealing, but I don't care what the place looks like as long as they take care of my dad. For me, that..."
READ MORE724 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 MORE7900 LEE'S SUMMIT ROAD, Kansas City, MO, 64139
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited there and too tell anyone the truth I would not even put my SICK dog in that place!! The CNA are lazy..and don't do a good job...They are on the cell phones..all the time 24/7..I even heard on person yelling for a Nurse because they un-plu..."
READ MOREKansas City’s nursing home residents spend an average of $6,844 a month for semiprivate rooms and $7,452 for private accommodations.
Although seniors in Kansas City save around $912 on nursing home care compared to seniors nationwide, they still spend significantly more than the majority of seniors across Missouri. In Joplin and Springfield, seniors spend about $1,278 and $1,673 less each month, respectively. Columbia is the second-most affordable nearby city with a monthly savings of $1,904 compared to Kansas City. The most affordable nearby city is St. Joseph, where seniors save an average of $1,977 a month for a semiprivate room in a nursing home.
Kansas City
$6,844
Missouri
$5,080
United States
$7,756
St. Joseph
$4,867
Joplin
$5,566
Columbia
$4,940
Springfield
$5,171
At $7,452 a month, nursing home care with a private room is the most expensive type of senior care in Kansas City, followed by nursing home care with a semiprivate room. The least expensive type of care is adult day health care which has an average monthly cost of $1,625. Home care and home health care have the same median cost of $4,576, and assisted living averages $4,460 per month.
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
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.
In the list below, we’ve described resources that can help seniors save money, finance nursing home care and delay moving into a nursing care facility with in-home services. Advocacy services and health insurance assistance programs are included as well.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-America Regional Council Aging & Adult Services | (816) 421-4980 | M.A.R.C. Aging & Adult services manages a range of programs to help seniors maintain their health through aging. With its in-home services, seniors can receive assistance with personal care, housekeeping and chores at their residence, while the organization's transportation service helps seniors travel to medical appointments. As the designated Area Agency on Aging for the Kansas City area, M.A.R.C. Aging & Adult Services also provides free legal assistance and care coordination with local healthcare providers for seniors over 60. |
| Missouri Department of Social Services | (573) 751-3425 | The Missouri D.S.S. is the primary contact for seniors to inquire about and apply for various welfare programs, including MO HealthNet, the state's Medicaid program, which pays for nursing home care for low-income seniors. The agency's workers can also give seniors information about food and cash assistance and relevant waiver programs such as the Structured Family Caregiving Waiver and the Aged and Disabled Waiver. |
| Missouri CLAIM | (800) 390-3330 | Volunteers with Missouri CLAIM are certified Medicare counselors who provide one-on-one assistance to seniors and their families to educate them about Medicare benefits and the enrollment process. With the program's assistance, seniors can determine the best Medicare plan for their needs and learn about options for prescription drug savings. Missouri Claim can also help seniors file appeals for denied Medicare benefits. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (816) 421-4980 | Through the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, residents of Kansas City's senior care communities can receive help resolving complaints about their quality of care and concerns that their rights are being infringed upon. Ombudsmen also help seniors and their families understand their options for long-term care and how to secure financing. Complaints about a facility can be filed by seniors or their families on their behalf. |
| Meals on Wheels | (816) 293-9596 | Meals on Wheels is a federally funded program designed to help homebound seniors avoid malnutrition by delivering healthy meals to their residences. To qualify, seniors need to be at least 60 years of age and unable to prepare their own meals. Additional items available for home delivery include pet food and toiletries. |
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David
5
Review of Ignite Medical Resort Kansas City, Llc
I moved into Ignite Medical Resort for rehab. The care was OK. Some of them were courteous. They were kind. They took care of the patients. It was relaxing, and they were helpful. The amenities...
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Steve
2
Review of Highland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
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...
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E. West
5
Review of McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff
My mother stayed in the rehab facility at McCrite Plaza. She appreciated the caring staff and the amenities that were provided. She said the food was good, much better than when she was at the...
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