Assisted Living in Kansas City, MO

Located in Kansas CIty, Missouri, Senior Star at Wexford Place offers a caring environment where seniors can thrive. It's recognized as one of the top facilities in the area because of its LAUGH philosophy, which considers the environmental, nutritional, physical, spiritual, mental and emotional factors that contribute to seniors' overall well-being. Daily meals are served in the community dining room where residents can enjoy delicious meals over lively conversation with friends. Residents benefit from the community's signature programs such as Laughter Yoga, Dakin BrainFitness games and Zumba Gold classes. Through its specialized concierge services, residents can arrange room service, coordinate appointments and schedule transportation.

Known for its innovative signature programs and exceptional services, Senior Star at Villa Ventura is listed as one of Kansas City's top retirement communities. Though its Purposeful Moments program, residents have the opportunity to live a meaningful lifestyle. The community offers a comprehensive, personalized approach to senior care, ensuring each resident receives individualized support and attention. Residents also have the support of a full-time concierge and can enjoy a worry-free retirement with weekly housekeeping services and daily meals provided. The community features an array of amenities such as a media center, computer room, beauty shop and outdoor patio.

A Bethesda senior living community, The Gardens at Barry Road offers attentive service in a comfortable, homelike atmosphere. With its faith-based approach, the community is focused on serving residents' social, spiritual and physical health through individualized support, engaging programs and access to upscale amenities. Each day, residents can participate in fun activities, such as exercises, painting classes, ice cream socials, volunteer opportunities and cultural outings. Seniors can enjoy the convenience of an on-site library and chapel. Daily from-scratch specials are served in the restaurant-style dining room, and a country kitchen and private dining room are available for cooking classes and special events.

Located in a quiet, wooded area of Kansas City, Brookdale Wornall Place offers a peaceful retirement setting with easy access to local shops, restaurants and Saint Joseph Health Center. The community provides a full range of services to suit different care levels, with trained staff members on-site 24 hours a day. Apartments are available in several floor plans, each of which features wall-to-wall carpeting, fully-equipped kitchens and individual climate control. Without the hassles of home maintenance, seniors have the freedom to enjoy their favorite hobbies and take advantage of numerous amenities, such as an indoor pool, fitness center, sports bar and art studio.

Kansas City's oldest continuously operating not-for-profit community, Armour Oaks Senior Living is included on this list for its vibrant lifestyle and beautiful surroundings. The 25-acre campus features landscaped grounds with comfortable seating areas and walking paths. With the community's convenient location, residents are close to Rock Hill Medical Plaza, grocery stores and pharmacies and just a short drive from the famed Country Club Plaza. The community's wide range of life enrichment programs provides regular opportunities for seniors to remain socially engaged and physically active. Residents are treated to three daily meals that can be customized to meet special dietary needs.

Addington Place of Shoal Creek is known for its person-centered approach to care and welcoming environment. The community is designed on a single level to minimize confusion and make it easy for seniors to get around on their own. Free from household chores, such as laundry and meal preparation, residents can focus on the things they love, whether that's getting active in a fitness class, joining friends at the weekly happy hour or simply relaxing with a book from the private library. Through the community's EmpowerMe Wellness program, seniors have access to on-site physical, occupational and speech therapies.

Located just southeast of Weatherby Lake, Anthology of Burlington Creek is an engaging senior living community that's recognized as one of the best in Kansas City because of its spacious accommodations, thoughtfully designed care plans and wealth of amenities. Residents are served three gourmet meals prepared by in-house chefs, and menus are supervised by a registered dietitian to ensure seniors get the nutrition they need. Casual options are also available in the community's pub and bistro. To support residents' overall well-being, the community offers an engaging calendar of social, cultural and recreational activities, as well as a full range of exercise and fitness programs.

Waterford South's small size allows seniors to enjoy a highly personalized retirement experience in a homelike atmosphere. Its services are designed to help residents maintain their independence, giving them the freedom to create their own schedules and choose how they spend their days. Seniors can participate in a variety of engaging daily activities, including exercise classes, Bible studies, crafts, movies and games. The community's centrally located dining room offers a place for residents to socialize and enjoy delicious meals with friends. Comfortable lounge areas are located throughout the building and feature large skylights so residents can enjoy the therapeutic benefits of natural daylight.

From its elegant, Spanish-style architecture, complete with fountains and statues, to its abundance of upscale amenities, Anthology of the Plaza offers a boutique-inspired senior living experience right in the heart of Kansas City. Residents can enjoy easy access to a variety of shopping and dining options, as well as nationally renowned art museums and theaters. Gourmet meals are served three times daily in the formal, restaurant-style dining room, and seniors are welcome to grab snacks and beverages throughout the day at the bistro and coffee bar. For residents' convenience, the community is designed with an in-house movie theater, fitness center and full-service salon with manicure services.

We've included Benton House of Tiffany Springs on this list for its efforts to provide a vibrant and fulfilling retirement lifestyle for seniors. Residents can stay active and social with the community's full calendar of activities and events, including daily fitness classes, educational seminars, spiritual services and volunteer programs. Benton House also hosts special seasonal events for residents, their family and friends. The community's innovative design features large open spaces so seniors can move from room to room with ease. Outside, an enclosed courtyard area offers a place for residents to garden, go for a walk and relax in the sunshine.