Senior housing in Kansas City
From active 55+ apartments to assisted living and memory care, here are senior living communities across the KC metro. Use this as a starting point, then tour and compare in person.
- Independent / 55+ apartments — you're largely on your own; amenities and social life, no daily care.
- Assisted living — help with meals, medications, bathing, and dressing.
- Memory care — a secured setting with staff trained for dementia.
- Skilled nursing — 24/7 medical and nursing care.
Free, unbiased help comparing communities is available from your Area Agency on Aging, and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman can tell you about a facility's complaint history.
Communities in the KC metro
The Fieldston of Fairway
A 55+ active-adult apartment community with market-rate one- to three-bedroom rentals and amenities including a pool, fitness and yoga studios, and a paw park. Independent living — not assisted living or care.
Sunrise of Leawood
A senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays with personalized caregiving support. Part of Sunrise Senior Living.
Connect55+ Kansas City
A 55+ active-adult independent rental community with one- and two-bedroom apartments, a fitness center, clubhouse, and on-site social and wellness programming. Pet-friendly; not an assisted-living or care facility.
McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff
A family-owned continuing-care retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and long-term skilled nursing care.
The Gardens at Northgate Village
A 55+ senior apartment community offering independent living with optional services such as meals, housekeeping, and transportation; assisted living and memory care options are also referenced.
Booth Manor Senior Citizen Apartments
Affordable senior apartments operated by The Salvation Army, offering rental units for older adults.
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Listings are provided for information only and are not endorsements or a complete list. Always tour communities and confirm current pricing, availability, and licensing directly.