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Blue Springs sits within the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, about 20 miles outside Kansas City, and contains 6 assisted living communities. In 2024, local facilities charge around $5,475 per month, which tracks $125 over the national median.
In this guide, we list 936 reviews reviews to help prospective assisted living residents determine whether local care options fit their needs. Overall, local facilities earn a rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars based on factors such as value, dining programs, activities and amenities.
130 Results
3920 Forest Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110
3.0
(1 reviews)
"This is a sister facility of Paseo Residential Care, but the atmosphere is completely different. The administrator and the employee who gave me a tour were very friendly and welcoming. The administrator appeared to be very busy but still spent a ge..."
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2001 S Jefferson Pkwy, Harrisonville, MO 64701
2.8
(7 reviews)
"I can not show my appreciation enough for what this facility did for my Uncle throughout the long Covid battle. it is truly amazing how they went above and beyond the call of duty! I am so thankful that he is still alive and well and received the bes..."
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6301 East 125th Street, Grandview, MO 64030
2.7
(9 reviews)
"I was so lucky to find this facility for my grandmother. The Nursing and Rehab Staff are the best anywhere is the Kansas City area. The therapy Gym has the most up to date equipment and the thing that I like the most was that whatever time I went i..."
READ MORE1003 SOUTH CEDAR STREET, Belton, MO 64012
2.5
(22 reviews)
"Although I have not lived at BSH, I have had friends that were residents there. Every one of them spoke highly of the home, saying that the staff was more than willing to help in any way possible, the food was excellant, and they were able to chose t..."
READ MORE810 EAST WALNUT, Independence, MO 64050
2.2
(14 reviews)
"My mother-in-law is currently with Carmel Hills Healthcare and Rehab Center. The staff seems very caring. The facility is very clean and very secure. The administrative staff is unbelievably helpful when it's such a trying time and you don't know wha..."
READ MORE1804 S Sterling Ave, Independence, MO 64052
2.0
(2 reviews)
"At Wood Oaks, the staff seems nice enough to me. However, my brother is not really happy with the food there. He also complains that he doesn’t have anything to do. The atmosphere seems OK. He has been there almost two months. ..."
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600 E SUNRISE DRIVE, Raymore, MO 64083
1.6
(3 reviews)
"I've visited this facility and place was average. They provide an average service to their residents and their staff were fine. It's nice but not too good. ..."
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2124 Highridge Dr, Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
1.5
(2 reviews)
"I'm currently staying in the Bristol Manor of Pleasant Hill. When I first moved here it was great, and recently it has gone downhill considerably. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. The management got a twenty-two year old that doesn't know how to do..."
READ MORE305 E 63rd St, Kansas City, MO 64113
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Blessed Homes was a house that was rundown, filthy, and not taken care of. The owner of it was only interested in getting my mom's money and she paid $3,000 a month to stay there. She doesn't qualify for Medicaid so she had to pay out of pocket. They..."
READ MORE115 South 5Th Street, Odessa, MO 64076
1.0
(1 reviews)
"The Bristol Manor of Odessa is OK. There's only three staff members, the administrator and two staff people. The administrator said she wants it to be like a homey atmosphere, but they don't have a way to get us somewhere like a van or bus or somethi..."
READ MORE3433 Paseo Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I had a very poor experience with this facility from the beginning. After several attempts to call, a person finally answered but seemed uncommunicative and resentful of my desire to see the facility. I managed to schedule an appointment and arrive..."
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2700 Somerset Drive, Prairie Village, KS 66206
"Once named the best planned community in America, Prairie Village lives up to the title. A quiet, livable neighborhood, Prairie Village is k..."
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410 Superior St, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Missouri Department of Health and Senior..."
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2801 NE 60th Street, Gladstone, MO 64119
"At Kendallwood Senior Living we believe that ethical values are as important in business as they are in personal relationships. With that i..."
READ MORE4301 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Missouri Department of Health and Senior..."
READ MORE201 E Broadway St, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Missouri Department of Health and Senior..."
READ MORE1704 NORTH WEST O'BRIEN ROAD, Lees Summit, MO 64081
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Missouri Department of Health and Senior..."
READ MORE3526 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64111
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READ MORE101 E 36th St, Kansas City, MO 64111
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READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports assisted living costs of around $5,475 per month in Blue Springs. This cost trends about $620 higher than the state median and several hundred dollars above fees in nearby cities. For example, seniors who obtain care in Columbia pay around $4,411, and care costs in Joplin track about $1,360 below local rates.
Blue Springs
$5,475
Missouri
$4,851
The United States
$5,350
St. Joseph
$4,850
Columbia
$4,411
Jefferson City
$5,779
Joplin
$4,120
Eligible seniors seeking financial assistance in Blue Springs have options between the Medicaid State Plan Personal Care (SPPC) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
Assisted living communities in Blue Springs set a baseline rate of around $5,475 per month, putting costs about $2,000 higher than adult day health care fees. However, residential care offers a financially viable alternative to home-based services, with home health care and in-home care agencies charging roughly $6,673 for full-time private attendance. Additionally, assisted living costs about $1,460 less than nursing home care.
In-Home Care
$6,673
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$3,467
Assisted Living Facility
$5,475
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$6,935
Note: Since data for Blue Springs is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Kansas City, instead.
Older adults seeking assisted living services in Blue Springs have the support of a range of nonprofit organizations and programs. The following resource table features agencies that provide free legal advice, health insurance counseling and information and referrals, helping older adults make informed decisions regarding their long-term care plans.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-America Regional Council | (816) 474-4240 | The Mid-America Regional Council is the designated Area Agency on Aging for the Blue Springs region. This independent nonprofit organization administers a broad range of free and low-cost services, including information, assistance and referrals for community-based services, transportation and congregate meals. It has health insurance options counselors who help older adults understand their Medicare benefits, determine whether they’re eligible for Medicaid and compare long-term care insurance plans. |
| Vesper Hall | (816) 228-0181 | Vesper Hall is an accredited senior center operated by the city of Blue Springs. At this center, older adults can participate in craft classes, cards and games, education programs and fitness classes. The center also provides health services such as regular blood pressure checks, diabetic foot screenings, glucose checks and hearing aid cleaning and repair. It partners with OATS Transportation Services to provide door-to-door transportation for medical appointments and errands to supplement services provided by assisted living facilities. |
| Kansas City Vet Center | (816) 753-1866 | The Kansas City Vet Center is located about 20 miles west of Blue Springs and provides a range of services and supports for qualifying veterans. Through this local center, veterans get help accessing healthcare, transportation and supportive services in the community. The center also helps veterans apply for benefits to cover assisted living fees, including pension programs and the Aid and Attendance benefit. |
| Legal Aid of Western Missouri | (816) 474-6750 | Legal Aid of Western Missouri provides free civil legal services for older adults in Blue Springs. Through this nonprofit organization, older adults get help resolving issues related to assisted living, including intake and discharge procedures, care planning and billing problems. |
Blue Springs-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Missouri are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Christy
4.0
Review of Benton House of Blue Springs
We went to Benton House of Blue Springs. The tour was great. It was very nice. The lady manager who took us around on the tour was very helpful. We took our mother back to that place because every...
Assisted Living
Christy
3.0
Review of The Parkway Senior Living
We went to The Parkway Senior Living. The tour was just fine. They were having lunch when we were there. The lady who took us on the tour was nice and would talk to the seniors who were staying or...
Assisted Living
Margaret
5.0
Review of Waterford Ladies Home
Waterford Ladies Home seemed to be a very secure and safe environment. Everybody was nice. The staff was good. They answered all the questions and showed us everything. It was very clean, very nice...
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