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49 Assisted Living Communities in Kansas City, Missouri

The average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,050 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 49 Assisted Living Communities in Kansas City and several in surrounding areas.

  • Assisted living: $4,050
  • Nursing home semiprivate room: $5,582
  • In-home care: $4,004
  • Adult day health services: $1,733

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Assisted Living Costs in Kansas City

At $4,050 per month, the median cost of assisted living in Kansas City just barely exceeds the national average of $4,000. Kansas City residents also typically pay more than the monthly average for assisted living in numerous other Missouri cities, including St. Joseph ($2,550) and St. Louis ($3,500). The state average for assisted living sits at $2,844 per month, which is approximately $1,200 less than the Kansas City median.

Cost of Assisted Living Comparison Chart

Kansas City

$4,050

National average

$4,000

State average

$2,844

St. Joseph

$2,550

Columbia

$3,975

Joplin

$2,650

Jefferson City

$3,545

St. Louis

$3,500

Care Cost Comparison

Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care Survey reveals the cost of nursing home care, whether in a private or semiprivate room, is nearly twice as much as assisted living care in many Missouri cities. This is not true in Kansas City, as monthly expenses for care are similar in all areas except adult day care, which costs just $1,733 per month. A semiprivate nursing room in Kansas City costs $1,532 more than an assisted living facility and $1,197 more than a home health aide. While homemaker services average $46 less per month than expenses for an assisted living residence, it isn’t necessarily a more cost-effective option than services at a facility. Comparing other household expenses, such as rent, utilities and household maintenance, may make an assisted living facility or nursing home more affordable than professional services at home. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

  • Assisted living: $4,050
  • Homemaker services: $4,004
  • Home health aide: $4,385
  • Adult day health: $1,733
  • Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $5,582

 

Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

Assisted living

$4,050

Homemaker services

$4,004

Home health aide

$4,385

Adult day health

$1,733

Nursing home care (semiprivate room)

$5,582

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Kansas City

Medicaid in Missouri

Seniors in Missouri can apply for Medicaid, Medicare or both programs. Seniors on Medicaid, known as MO HealthNet, must be at least 65 years old and meet income and asset requirements. These guidelines vary based on household size and whether a senior lives alone or with others. A senior on Social Security who lives alone in their own home can have a monthly income of up to $771, but that figure drops to $514 for a senior who lives with friends or family members.

Seniors automatically qualify for MO HealthNet if they are deemed disabled by the state of Missouri and/or the Social Security Administration. In this situation, Medicaid helps eliminate the gap in coverage some seniors face while waiting for Medicare benefits to begin. Medical providers treat Medicare as the primary insurance company and MO HealthNet as the secondary insurer when a senior has plans with each provider.

Missouri seniors interested in obtaining Medicaid coverage can apply online at MyDSS.MO.gov/healthcare or request an application over the phone by calling (800) 735-2966. Applications are also accepted in person at the Family Support Division located at 324 E 11th St #1100, Kansas City, MO 64106, or seniors can mail completed applications to the address provided on their application.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

Missouri Independent Living Waiver

Kansas City Medicaid recipients may qualify for the Missouri Independent Living Waiver, which provides financial help with in-home care as well as facility services. This waiver may also help cover personal care essentials not included in a Medicaid plan, such as specialized medical equipment and environmental accessibility adaptations.

This waiver is not just for seniors, but seniors can retain enrollment after age 64 if they meet the program’s criteria for income, assets and medical need.

To apply for this program, contact the The Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Senior and Disability Service or a MO HealthNet representative at (573) 751-3425.

Supplemental Nursing Care

Seniors who qualify for nursing home services or mental health services in a hospital setting can apply for the Supplemental Nursing Care program. The program helps offset the expenses of assisted care, and it also provides an allowance of up to $50 for personal needs.

Additional monthly cash benefits are $156 per month for seniors in residential care facilities and $292 per month for seniors in assisted living facilities. After a resident in one of these facilities pays their required portion of expenses, the state helps cover the remaining costs.

Seniors interested in the program must be at least 65 years old, and disabled applicants considering nursing home care need to be 21 or older. Applicants cannot have given away or sold any real estate or personal property for a price below fair market value during the last five years. If the applicant is married, they can request asset protection for the spouse remaining at home.

Assisted Living Resources in Kansas City

Senior Centers in Kansas City

Kansas City has approximately 10 senior centers for local residents interested in socializing or improving their health. These centers offer benefits and events such as exercise classes, free meals, group outings, craft classes and game nights.

Don Bosco Senior Center
580 Campbell St., Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 691-2900

Platte Senior Services
11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 270-4100

Westport Cooperative Services
201 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-7039

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