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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
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Kansas City, Missouri
Every licensed senior community in the Kansas City, MO-KS area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Kansas City
Local Kansas City-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Kansas City prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,250/mo median
typical range $4,200–$6,560
Memory Care
$6,760/mo median
typical range $5,410–$8,450
Skilled Nursing
$6,880/mo median
typical range $6,160–$8,010
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,250/mo median
typical range $2,750–$7,440
Residential Care Home
$4,730/mo median
typical range $3,780–$5,910
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Kansas City using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Kansas City.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Top 60 of 128 communities in Kansas City, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. Narrow by type of care above to see every community.
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Hoeger House
Scout 96Olathe, KS · 34 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Olathe's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →3
Olathe, KS · 80 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Olathe's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →
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Jeanne Jugan Center
Scout 94Kansas City, MO · 52 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Kansas City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →5
Twin Oaks Health and Rehab
Scout 93Lansing, KS · 70 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Lansing's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →6
Olathe, KS · 170 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Olathe's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →7
Claridge Court
Scout 92Prairie Village, KS · 45 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Prairie Village's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →8
Brookdale Rosehill
Scout 92Shawnee, KS · 92 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Shawnee's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →9
Shawnee, KS · 78 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Shawnee's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →10
Brookdale Overland Park
Scout 91Overland Park, KS · 94 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Overland Park's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →11
Linden Woods Village
Scout 91Gladstone, MO · 40 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Gladstone's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →12
Aberdeen Village
Scout 90Olathe, KS · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Olathe's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →13
Sunterra Springs Independence
Scout 86Independence, MO · 38 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Independence's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →14
Paola, KS · 53 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Paola's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →15
Lakeview Village
Scout 81Lenexa, KS · 158 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lenexa.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →16
Blue Springs, MO · 90 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Blue Springs's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →17
Village Shalom INC
Scout 80Overland Park, KS · 66 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Overland Park.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →18
John Knox Village Care Center
Scout 80Lees Summit, MO · 324 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lees Summit.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →19
Overland Park, KS · 38 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Overland Park.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →
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Medicalodges Butler
Scout 77Butler, MO · 105 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Butler.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →21
Golden Age Nursing Home
Scout 77Braymer, MO · 83 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Braymer.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →22
Baptist Homes of Adrian
Scout 77Adrian, MO · 38 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Adrian.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →23
De Soto, KS · 49 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in De Soto.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →24
Liberty, MO · 102 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Liberty.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →25
Providence Place
Scout 74Kansas City, KS · 45 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Kansas City.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →26
Olathe, KS · 86 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Olathe.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →27
Westchester Village of Lenexa
Scout 74Lenexa, KS · 34 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lenexa.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →28
Richmond, MO · 197 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Richmond.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →29
Kansas City, MO · 188 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Kansas City.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Norterre
Scout 74Liberty, MO · 60 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Liberty.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →31
Independence, MO · 122 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Independence.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →32
Foxwood Springs Living Center
Scout 68Raymore, MO · 108 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Raymore.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →33
Hope Care Center
Scout 68Kansas City, MO · 16 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Kansas City.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →34
Life Care Center of Kansas City
Scout 67Kansas City, KS · 82 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Kansas City.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →35
Kansas City, KS · 70 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Kansas City.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →36
Lutheran Nursing Home
Scout 67Concordia, MO · 113 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Concordia.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →37
Delmar Gardens of Overland Park
Scout 65Overland Park, KS · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Overland Park.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →38
Oakridge of Plattsburg
Scout 65Plattsburg, MO · 60 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Plattsburg.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →39
Bishop Spencer Place, Inc, the
Scout 65Kansas City, MO · 57 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Kansas City.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →40
Gower Convalescent Center, INC
Scout 65Gower, MO · 82 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Gower.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →41
Delmar Gardens of Lenexa
Scout 64Lenexa, KS · 222 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lenexa.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →42
Good Samaritan Society - Olathe
Scout 63Olathe, KS · 128 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Olathe.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →43
Olathe, KS · 50 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Olathe.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →44
Overland Park, KS · 60 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Overland Park.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →45
Kingswood Senior Living
Scout 60Kansas City, MO · 86 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Kansas City.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Lansing Care and Rehab
Scout 58Lansing, KS · 58 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lansing.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →47
Sunrise Nursing & Rehabilitation
Scout 58Raymore, MO · 152 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Raymore.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →48
Belton, MO · 78 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Belton.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →49
Kansas City, MO · 90 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Kansas City.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →50
Colonial Village
Scout 56Overland Park, KS · 40 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Overland Park.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →51
Lexington, MO · 154 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lexington.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →52
Avalon View Health and Wellness
Scout 56Liberty, MO · 140 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Liberty.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →53
Kansas City, MO · 56 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Kansas City.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →54
Kansas City, MO · 118 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Kansas City.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →55
Lee's Summit Place
Scout 54Lees Summit, MO · 60 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lees Summit.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →56
Lees Summit, MO · 170 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lees Summit.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →57
Aspire Senior Living Oak Grove
Scout 53Oak Grove, MO · 90 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Oak Grove.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →58
Parkway Operator LLC
Scout 52Edwardsville, KS · 45 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Edwardsville.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →59
Harrisonville, MO · 118 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Harrisonville.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →60
The Village at Mission
Scout 51Prairie Village, KS · 58 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Prairie Village.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Kansas City, MO?
In the Kansas City, MO area, assisted living typically runs $4,200–$6,560/month (median $5,250), memory care $5,410–$8,450/month (median $6,760), and skilled nursing $6,160–$8,010/month (median $6,880) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Kansas City, MO?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Kansas City, MO right now are Tallgrass Creek, INC, Hoeger House, Nottingham Health and Rehabilitation. The full ranked list of 128 communities is on this page.
How are the 128 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
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Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.