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Memory care in Kansas City, MO

19 memory care communities with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care communities
19
in Kansas City
Licensed capacity
1,848
across all 19
Memory care beds
811
in 19 communities
Within 25 miles
42
of the center of Kansas City
Memory CareAssisted Living 22Independent Living 3Home Care 7Nursing Homes 23Senior Apartments 52Care Homes 7
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Leona House

Licensed· Missouri DHSS, license 053956
5000 NW Old Trail Rd, Kansas City, MO 64151
Capacity7
Memory care7 beds
(816) 584-1033
6.3 mi from city center
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Source: Missouri DHSS, Long-Term Care Directory, as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Kansas City (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Kansas City

Counting neighboring towns, there are 42 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Kansas City, 23 more than in Kansas City itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Kansas City

See all 42 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Kansas City at a glance

Kansas City has 19 memory care communities in our directory, drawn from Missouri DHSS records. No single ZIP code dominates: the memory care communities are spread across 14 ZIP codes, and the busiest, 64151, has 3. 17 of the 19 that report their size have more than 60 residents.1

By ZIP code

  • 641513
  • 641543
  • 641552
  • 641571
  • 641311
  • 641141
  • 641161
  • 641581
  • Other ZIP codes6
Memory care communities in Kansas City by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer1
  • 17 to 60 residents1
  • More than 60 residents17
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in Missouri

In Missouri, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.1 Of the 19 memory care communities listed in Kansas City, 19 operate a state-licensed special care unit.1

Report a problem
Contact the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services about a licensed community, or the Missouri long-term care ombudsman at 800-309-32822.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in Missouri

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Missouri Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Missouri Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Missouri Veterans Commission helps with claims (573-751-3779).7
Medicare counseling
Missouri’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-390-3330.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Kansas City

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Platte County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Platte County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Mid-America Regional Council Region 072

    (816) 474-4240

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Platte County.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Missouri Adult Protective Services

    800-392-0210

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)8

    1-800-390-3330

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Missouri Veterans Commission7

    573-751-3779

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Missouri Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Missouri.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Kansas City

How many memory care communities are in Kansas City, MO?

WeFoundCare lists 19 memory care communities in Kansas City, MO, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Kansas City there are 42.

How many residents can memory care communities in Kansas City serve?

19 of the 19 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 1,848 residents.

Do memory care communities in Kansas City have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 19 operate a state-licensed special care unit.

Which Kansas City ZIP codes have the most memory care communities?

64151 (3), 64154 (3), 64155 (2). In all, 14 ZIP codes in Kansas City have at least one.

Who licenses memory care in Missouri?

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services licenses memory care in Missouri. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Kansas City?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Platte County, call (816) 474-4240. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Missouri Adult Protective Services at 800-392-0210.

Are there memory care communities near Kansas City?

Nearby cities with listings include Liberty (3, 11.6 mi), Raytown (1, 11.9 mi), Independence (5, 13.1 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Kansas City

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Missouri DHSS (Long-Term Care Directory), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 19 of 19 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Kansas City (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: Long-Term Care Directory. data.mo.gov/Health/LTC-DIRECTORY/fenu-sipv Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.