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Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in Kansas City, MO

58 of 60 nursing homes in Jackson, Clay, Platte and Cass counties are certified by CMS to take Medicaid (MO HealthNet). They average 2.3 Medicare stars. Certification doesn't guarantee an open bed, so call ahead.

Medicaid-certified homes58 of 60average rating 2.3 / 5Missouri 2.51 · U.S. 2.99
5 stars3
4 stars4
3 stars18
2 stars15
1 star17

Source: CMS Provider Information, "Provider Type" field, processed Sep 1, 2026.

All 58 Medicaid-certified nursing homes

Numbers are Medicare ratings; AL and RC mark assisted living and residential care. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Medicaid questions

Answers from CMS data and Missouri program basics.

Which Kansas City nursing homes accept Medicaid?

58 of the 60 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Jackson, Clay, Platte and Cass counties are certified for Medicaid. The 2 that are not: Sunterra Springs Independence, Mccrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility.

Does certification mean a Medicaid bed is open?

No. Certification means the home can bill Medicaid. Whether a Medicaid bed is available today changes week to week, so call and ask.

Who qualifies for Missouri Medicaid nursing home care?

MO HealthNet pays a nursing home for people who are medically certified as needing nursing facility care, have had a preadmission screening, live in a MO HealthNet-certified bed, and meet the financial rules. Since July 1, 2026, the resource limit for a single person is $6,220.50. Residents put nearly all of their income toward their care and keep $50 a month for personal needs, plus amounts for health insurance premiums and a spouse or dependents. Apply through the Missouri Department of Social Services.

Are Medicaid homes rated lower in Kansas City?

The 57 rated Medicaid-certified homes here average 2.3 stars, compared with 2.4 for all Kansas City-area homes.

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