Assisted Living in Kansas City

An assisted living community is designed for elders who can still get around independently but require some help with their activities of daily living. If your loved one's needs are minimal and only include help bathing, dressing, grooming, and performing daily tasks, an assisted living community may be the right choice. When choosing an assisted living community, your loved one can expect to reside in their own studio or one-bedroom apartment, with two-bedroom styles available for loved ones moving together.

Just because your loved one has entered an assisted living community doesn’t mean their social life no longer exists. With shared common spaces and a number of daily activities, your loved one can remain active and social—making new friends, learning new things, and still feeling fulfilled at the end of the day. Additional support provided includes three meals a day, assistance with personal care, help with medications, transportation services, housekeeping, laundry, 24-7 security, and more.

Various Levels of Care

Most assisted living communities differ in care, ranging from minimal assistance to high-level
attention. Some pricing models include a flat all-inclusive fee, while others have a base cost plus an additional “level of care” charge. This is an important factor to consider when
choosing an assisted living community, especially if budget plays a large role in decision-making. On average, assisted living in the greater Kansas City area can range from $5,000 to $7,500 per month.

Not Your Standardized
Level of Care

Most assisted living communities differ in terms of care, ranging from minimal assistance to high-level attention. A majority of pricing models include a flat all-inclusive fee, while others have an additional “level of care” charge. This is an important factor to take into consideration when choosing an assisted living community, especially if budget plays a large role in the decision-making process. On average, assisted living in the greater Kansas City area can range from $5,000 to $7,000 monthly.

Assisted Living FAQs

What’s the Difference Between Memory Care & Assisted Living in Kansas City?

Assisted Living is a “level of care” providing residents assistance with their activities of daily living. Memory Care is a “type of care” that can be found at various levels of care, including the Assisted Living level. The staff in Memory Care has special training to better care for residents with dementia, Alzheimer's, or another form of memory loss or cognitive impairment. A memory care community, or an Assisted Living community that has a designated Memory Care neighborhood, is likely the better option if your loved one has cognitive impairment. An assisted living community offering general care and NOT memory care is better for those who still wish to live independently but need help with daily living tasks.

What are the Benefits of Assisted Living?

Your loved one can expect to receive a similar amount of care at an assisted living community as they were in their home from a caregiver, but with added benefits. These benefits include:

Enhanced social life
Reliable transportation
Additional recreational activities
Assistance with housekeeping and laundry
Distribution of medication
24-hour care
Doctors making house calls

For a more in-depth overview of how an assisted living community can benefit your loved one, contact Senior Care Consulting at (913) 945-2800 today.

How Long is a Typical Assisted Living Commitment?

Assisted living communities usually don’t require any form of commitment and operate on a month-to-month basis. Depending on the assisted living community, the terms and conditions should be expressed during your visit. Senior Care Consulting will help to answer any questions you may have before you make your final decision.

Why Go with Senior Care Consulting Over a Free Assisted Living Referral Service?

Our job is to work directly for you, while free referral services earn commissions from some assisted living facilities in Kansas City. Therefore, because of our transparent business model, we believe we have you and your family's best interests at heart and commit ourselves to helping you make an informed decision and move forward with confidence. There is no conflict of interest with Senior Care Consulting.

Helping You Choose the Right Senior Living Apartment

As Kansas City's top senior advisor, we're here to help you find the right community. We'll accompany you on facility tours and ask important questions while visiting assisted living or memory care communities that best meet your needs. While the decision is ultimately up to you, we'll listen to your wants and determine your needs before conducting our research that can guide and help you make the most informed decision possible.

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