Senior CareScorecard

Nursing homes in Kansas City, MO

All 60 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Jackson, Clay, Platte and Cass counties, ranked by our Scorecard score, a 0 to 100 rating built from government inspection, staffing and fine data.

52Average score 5257 scored homes · Missouri average 54
87Hope Care CenterHighest score in the area
60Nursing homes58 accept Medicaid
31Fined by Medicarein the past 3 years

All 60 nursing homes

Pins show each home’s Scorecard score. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Scores use CMS Provider Data processed Sep 1, 2026. Fines and serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy) are from Medicare inspections.

The data at a glance

How the 60 nursing homes in the Kansas City area compare, from the same government data as the list.

Homes by Scorecard score

57 scored homes. New homes and short-stay hospital units are not scored.

Top tier 75–1005
Above average 60–7413
Middle of the pack 45–5917
Below average 30–4415
Bottom tier 0–297

Federal fines, past three years

31 homes fined, $3,518,541 in total. Largest 12 shown.

  1. Bridgewood Health Care Center$1,148,809
  2. Gregory Ridge Health Care Center$853,862
  3. Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation$228,192
  4. Golden Years Center for Rehab and Healthcare$166,800
  5. Edgewood Manor Health Care Center$135,307
  6. Kingswood Senior Living$134,833
  7. Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation$96,959
  8. The Rehabilitation Center of Independence$71,208
  9. Aspire Senior Living Platte City$70,892
  10. Parkview Healthcare$70,142
  11. Highland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center$68,070
  12. Rosewood Rehab and Healthcare Center$67,052

Most common citation areas

Health inspection citations in the past three years.

  1. Quality of Life and Care429
  2. Resident Rights318
  3. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation167
  4. Resident Assessment and Care Planning138
  5. Nutrition and Dietary138
  6. Pharmacy Service135

Medicare star ratings

Medicare's own 1 to 5 star rating, for reference.

  1. ★★★★★4
  2. ★★★★★4
  3. ★★★★★18
  4. ★★★★★16
  5. ★★★★★17

How to choose a nursing home in Kansas City

Start with the record

Use the score to build a short list, then open each home's page. Read the latest inspection and ask about any serious citation or fine directly.

Check staffing

Ask how many residents each aide cares for on nights and weekends, and how long the director of nursing has been there. High turnover is worth a question.

Plan for Medicaid

Medicare covers only short rehab stays. 58 of 60 homes here accept Medicaid, which pays for most long stays, so ask whether a Medicaid bed will be available if savings run out.

Visit, then visit again

Go at a mealtime and once unannounced. Notice how staff speak to residents, how fast call lights are answered and how the building smells.

More for Kansas City families: What care costs · Paying with Medicaid

Kansas City nursing home questions

Answers computed from the same data as this page.

How many nursing homes are in Kansas City, MO?

There are 60 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Jackson, Clay, Platte and Cass counties. 58 of them accept Medicaid.

What are the best nursing homes in Kansas City?

By Scorecard score, the highest scoring homes are Hope Care Center (87), Jeanne Jugan Center (84), John Knox Village Care Center (81). Scores run from 0 to 100 and use government inspection, staffing and fine data.

How do Kansas City nursing homes compare with the rest of Missouri?

The average Scorecard score here is 52, compared with 54 across Missouri. 18 homes score 60 or higher, and 22 score below 45.

How many Kansas City nursing homes have been fined?

31 of the 60 homes were fined by Medicare in the past three years, totaling $3,518,541. The largest total was $1,148,809 at Bridgewood Health Care Center.

Which nursing homes in Kansas City accept Medicaid?

58 of 60 homes are certified for Medicaid. Check “Accepts Medicaid” above the list to see only those homes.

What is the Scorecard score?

It's our 0 to 100 rating built from CMS data on staffing, health inspections, resident outcomes, fines and staff stability. Homes with recent serious harm citations are capped, and each facility page shows the breakdown.