How many nursing homes are in Kansas City?

There are 23 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Kansas City, Missouri, based on the latest CMS Care Compare extract.

What is the highest rated nursing home in Kansas City?

JEANNE JUGAN CENTER (operated by Legal Business Name Not Available) holds the highest overall CMS Five-Star rating at 5★. Health inspections 5, staffing 5, quality measures 3.

What is the average CMS rating in Kansas City?

The average overall CMS Five-Star rating across Kansas City is 2.1★ (-1.0 versus the national average of 3.1★).

How much does nursing home care cost in Kansas City?

Costs vary by facility, room type, and level of care. Medicare covers limited short-term skilled nursing stays; long-term care is typically paid out-of-pocket, through long-term care insurance, or via Medicaid for those who qualify. Check eligibility at medicare.gov and medicaid.gov.

How do I find a nursing home in Kansas City?

Use this directory to compare facilities by CMS Five-Star rating, then verify current availability and inspection history directly on Medicare.gov Care Compare before contacting the home.

Nursing homes in Kansas City, MO

Compare 23 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Kansas City, part of the Jackson area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.1★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Kansas City residents have access to 23 nursing homes located across Jackson County and surrounding zip codes such as 64131 and 64155. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.1 stars. Currently, the Jeanne Jugan Center stands out as the region’s sole provider to achieve a 5-star rating, offering a benchmark for quality care within the local healthcare landscape.

Compare top 3 in Kansas City Filter & search

Homes

Avg overall

2.1★

-1.0 vs national

Avg staffing

1.8★

Avg experience

0★

Rating distribution

avg 2.1★ · 23 homes

5★

1 (4%)

4★

1 (4%)

3★

5 (22%)

2★

8 (35%)

1★

8 (35%)

Provider mix in Kansas City

13 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

Legal Business Name Not Available4 homes
TUTERA SENIOR LIVING & HEALTH CARE3 homes
RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT3 homes
IGNITE MEDICAL RESORTS2 homes
AMA HOLDINGS2 homes
OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT2 homes
PARKVIEW OPCO LLC1 home
THE BISHOP SPENCER PLACE INC1 home

What to look for in Kansas City

16 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
4 of 23 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
21 of 23 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Kansas City

1
JEANNE JUGAN CENTER
Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium
5.0
2
HOPE CARE CENTER
Legal Business Name Not Available · Small
4.0
3
HIGHLAND REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER
TUTERA SENIOR LIVING & HEALTH CARE · Large
3.0
4
BISHOP SPENCER PLACE, INC, THE
THE BISHOP SPENCER PLACE INC · Medium
3.0
5
KINGSWOOD SENIOR LIVING
KANSAS CITY UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT HOME INC · Medium
3.0
6
SEASONS REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
AMA HOLDINGS · Medium
3.0
7
NORTHLAND REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER
TUTERA SENIOR LIVING & HEALTH CARE · Medium
3.0
8
SUMMIT, THE
THE SUMMIT, INC. · Medium
2.0
9
ARMOUR OAKS SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY
WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI · Small
2.0
10
UNIVERSITY HEALTH LAKEWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER INCORPORATED · Large
2.0

All homes in Kansas City


JEANNE JUGAN CENTER Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium · Not for Profit	5.0	5	5	3
HOPE CARE CENTER Legal Business Name Not Available · Small · Not for Profit	4.0	4	1	5
HIGHLAND REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER TUTERA SENIOR LIVING & HEALTH CARE · Large · For Profit	3.0	2	2	5
BISHOP SPENCER PLACE, INC, THE THE BISHOP SPENCER PLACE INC · Medium · Not for Profit	3.0	3	4	3
KINGSWOOD SENIOR LIVING KANSAS CITY UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT HOME INC · Medium · Not for Profit	3.0	3	3	3
SEASONS REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER AMA HOLDINGS · Medium · For Profit	3.0	4	1	2
NORTHLAND REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER TUTERA SENIOR LIVING & HEALTH CARE · Medium · For Profit	3.0	3	2	3
SUMMIT, THE THE SUMMIT, INC. · Medium · For Profit	2.0	1	1	5
ARMOUR OAKS SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI · Small · Not for Profit	2.0	3	1	2
UNIVERSITY HEALTH LAKEWOOD MEDICAL CENTER TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER INCORPORATED · Large · Not for Profit	2.0	2	4	2
TIFFANY SPRINGS REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTE TUTERA SENIOR LIVING & HEALTH CARE · Large · For Profit	2.0	2	1	5
MCCRITE PLAZA AT BRIARCLIFF SKILLED FACILITY MCCRITE PLAZA AT BRIARCLIFF LLC · Medium · For Profit	2.0	2	4	4
IGNITE MEDICAL RESORT KANSAS CITY, LLC IGNITE MEDICAL RESORTS · Medium · For Profit	2.0	2	2	4
CLARA MANOR NURSING HOME Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium · For Profit	2.0	1	1	5
MYERS NURSING & CONVALESCENT CENTER Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium · For Profit	2.0	2	1	5
IGNITE MEDICAL RESORT CARONDELET LLC IGNITE MEDICAL RESORTS · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	1	4
NEW MARK REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER AMA HOLDINGS · Large · For Profit	1.0	2	1	3
PARKVIEW HEALTHCARE PARKVIEW OPCO LLC · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	2	3
PARKWAY HEALTH CARE CENTER RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit	1.0	1	1	2
HILLTOP AT BLUE RIVER, THE OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT · Large · For Profit	1.0	2	1	4
GREGORY RIDGE HEALTH CARE CENTER RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit	1.0	1	1	2
REHAB OF KANSAS CITY SOUTH OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit	1.0	2	1	4
BRIDGEWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	1	2