Tallgrass Creek, INC
Scout 97Overland Park, KS · 44 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Overland Park's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
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The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City
8900 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66112 · Wyandotte County
67
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 89% full (62 of 70 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Kansas City
The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Kansas City, KS, with 70 certified beds and an average of about 62 residents per day. It operates as part of the The Ensign Group network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.33 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.60 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47.9%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 18 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $28,834 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.33 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •18 deficiencies at last survey
- •$28,834 in federal fines
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Kansas City, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 70
- Avg. residents/day
- 62
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- The Ensign Group
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 175548
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $6,160–$8,010/mo (median $6,880) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,750–$7,440/mo (median $5,250) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Kansas City prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.33
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.60
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 47.9%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 18
- Federal fines
- 1 ($28,834)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2024-07-10
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (43 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2024-07-10Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
2024-07-10Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
2024-07-10Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
2024-07-10Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
2024-07-10Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-07-10Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
2024-07-10Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024-07-10Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-10 | Fine | $28,834 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
8900 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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How much does The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City cost?
The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Kansas City, KS area typically runs $6,160–$8,010 per month (median $6,880, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City?
Staff provide about 4.33 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47.9% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City?
The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City has 43 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-07-10). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City have availability?
Typically 89% full (62 of 70 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City offer?
The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City in Kansas City, KS offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 70 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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