LIFE CARE CENTER OF KANSAS CITY
3231 N 61ST STREET, Kansas City, KS 66104
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF KANSAS CITY Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF KANSAS CITY is a 82-bed for-profit nursing facility in Kansas City, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Kansas average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.7%) is below the Kansas average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 82 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Kansas City, the local average is 2.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.6% — better than the Kansas average of 18.1% (58% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.7% — better than the Kansas average of 4.5% (62% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.4% — better than the Kansas average of 22.6% (45% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 297 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF KANSAS CITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF KANSAS CITY with other nursing homes in Kansas City.
How is LIFE CARE CENTER OF KANSAS CITY addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF KANSAS CITY keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.6% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF KANSAS CITY keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.3% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIFE CARE CENTER OF KANSAS CITY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains LIFE CARE CENTER OF KANSAS CITY's rating advantage in Kansas City?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.6 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LIFE CARE CENTER OF KANSAS CITY?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Kansas City
Kansas City sits in Wyandotte County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.5% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 20,601 (12.5%)
- Median age
- 33.9 years
- Median household income
- $48,093
- Median home value
- $107,000
Demographics for Wyandotte County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kansas City.
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