Quick answer
Assisted living in Kansas City, Missouri had a 2025 Missouri median cost of $5,400 a month ($64,800 a year), below the Kansas median of $5,975 across State Line (CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025). Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services licenses and inspects communities and posts results on its Show Me Long Term Care site. Room and board is private pay; MO HealthNet may help with some care costs for people who qualify. (800) 614-8388 and we'll help you narrow the list, free.
What assisted living costs in Kansas City
| Missouri (Kansas City side) | Kansas (Johnson County side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted living, monthly median | $5,400 | $5,975 |
| Home care, hourly median | $33 | $34 |
| Nursing home, shared room, monthly | $6,741 | $8,669 |
Source: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025 (state medians; individual communities vary). Missouri's medians run below Kansas', so the same budget may reach further on the Missouri side. Ask every community for an all-in monthly figure, including the care level.
How Missouri licenses assisted living
Missouri licenses two kinds of residential settings that families often call "assisted living": assisted living facilities and residential care facilities. Both are overseen by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). Ask each community which license it holds and what level of care it can provide, especially if your parent has dementia or may need more help later.
Check the record before you tour
Look up any Kansas City community on DHSS's Show Me Long Term Care site for inspection results and complaint history. For nursing homes, also check Medicare's Care Compare. Ask the community for its most recent inspection report and read the deficiencies, not just the count.
Neighborhoods and the Northland
Kansas City covers parts of Jackson, Clay and Platte counties. Many families narrow by distance first: near a son or daughter, near the doctor, near church. The Northland, midtown and south Kansas City each have a different mix of communities and prices. We'll help you sort by area and budget.
Help paying in Missouri
- MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) may help with care services for people who qualify. It doesn't pay assisted living rent. See Medicaid and assisted living and senior living in Missouri.
- VA Aid and Attendance for eligible veterans and surviving spouses. See VA benefits for assisted living.
- MARC Aging and Adult Services, the Area Agency on Aging for Jackson, Clay, Platte, Cass and Ray counties, is a free first call for local programs.
Looking for assisted living in Kansas City?
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Questions families ask
How much is assisted living in Kansas City, Missouri?
The 2025 Missouri median was $5,400 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025). Prices vary by community, apartment and care level.
Is assisted living cheaper in Missouri or Kansas?
Based on 2025 state medians, Missouri ($5,400 a month) runs below Kansas ($5,975). Compare individual communities, though.
How do I check a Kansas City assisted living community's inspections?
Use the Missouri DHSS Show Me Long Term Care website, and ask the community for its latest report.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living in Kansas City?
No. Medicare doesn't pay for assisted living anywhere. See Medicare and assisted living.
Sources
- CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, Median Cost Data Tables (survey July to November 2025; median cost data tables, published March 2026)
- Missouri DHSS: Show Me Long Term Care (inspection results)
- Missouri DHSS: Senior and Disability Services
- Missouri DSS: MO HealthNet health care
- Mid-America Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (Kansas City, Missouri side)
- Medicare.gov Care Compare (nursing homes, home health agencies, hospice)