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Senior living in Kansas City
Compare 16 senior living communities in Kansas City, Missouri, including 16 offering assisted living, 12 with memory care and 8 with independent living. See photos, care types and addresses, then contact communities directly. Free for families, with no obligation.
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Kansas City has 16 senior living communities listed in our directory, including 16 offering assisted living, 12 with memory care and 8 with independent living. 12 communities offer both assisted living and memory care, which can make it easier to stay in the same place if needs change. Looking a little further afield? Our directory also lists communities in nearby Springfield (8), Saint Louis (6), Columbia (5), Richmond Heights (3).
Not sure which type of care is right? Read our guides to assisted living, memory care and independent living.
National median costs in 2024 were about $5,900 a month for assisted living, about $34 an hour for a home health aide, and about $9,300 a month for a semi-private nursing home room. Memory care usually costs more than assisted living. Prices in Kansas City, MO may be higher or lower, so ask each community for a written breakdown.
Medicare does not pay for long-term assisted living or memory care. Medicaid programs, long-term care insurance and VA benefits may help those who qualify.
Source: Genworth and CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2024 (national medians).
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Our directory currently lists 16 senior living communities in Kansas City, including 16 offering assisted living, 12 with memory care and 8 with independent living. New listings are added regularly, so check back or search the map for the latest options.
Yes. 12 communities in Kansas City list memory care for people living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Ask each one about staff training, security and daily routines.
Prices vary by community, apartment size and the level of care needed. As a guide, the national median for assisted living was about $5,900 a month in 2024 (Genworth and CareScout Cost of Care Survey). Contact communities in Kansas City directly for current pricing.
No. Medicare doesn’t cover long-term stays, rent or personal care in assisted living. Missouri’s Medicaid program may help eligible residents with some care costs, and veterans may qualify for VA Aid & Attendance benefits.
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