Farimont Plaza Apartments

Pros

• Lashawn was very professional and informative.
• Staff are very nice to residents.
• Fairmont Community Center provides weekly transportation for seniors to grocery shop.
• The complex is a nice independent living community for seniors aged 62 and older.
• Rodney is a great maintenance supervisor who keeps the place clean and in good shape.
• People are really nice here.

Cons

• Lashawn is described as a bully who tells social workers not to help residents.
• She is accused of being underqualified and not knowing how to do her job.
• It is claimed that numerous residents' vehicles have been stolen and nothing has been done because she cannot operate the cameras.
• She harasses residents who stand up to her.
• She allegedly takes photos of residents and their company on her personal phone instead of using security cameras.
• She is said to have tried to fight at least two elderly and sick residents.
• HUD has been contacted but allegedly nothing was done; Delmar has been contacted with the same result.
• The reviewer warns elderly residents not to look into this location.
• Rodney is described as a maintenance man who lets Lashawn control him; he allegedly witnessed her attempting to attack a resident and lied to the police; camera footage is deleted when she is in the wrong.
• The reviewer calls her trashy, uneducated, and unfit for a job - worse than working at McDonald's.
• She allegedly photographed the reviewer and their vehicle on her personal phone; the reviewer feels targeted and fears retaliation against them and their 12-year-old daughter.

Review

This collection of comments paints a picture of a senior living complex that is at once praised for its conveniences and deeply troubled by management issues. Several residents describe the property as a place that serves people 62 and older with accessible amenities, transportation through the Fairmont Community Center, and a generally friendly atmosphere in some corners of the community. For many, the location offers a convenient, low-income option for independent living, and there are moments when residents speak warmly about caregivers, maintenance staff, and the sense of community. One reviewer even notes that a recent move brought positive impressions: Lashawn, the manager, was described as professional and informative, and there is hope for a long period of residence with that level of service.

Yet alongside these positive notes are numerous and serious concerns that dominate the overall impression for many residents. The most recurrent and troubling thread centers on Lashawn, the individual named as the on-site manager. Multiple accounts allege that she behaves as a bully toward both residents and the social workers who are supposed to assist them. According to these reviewers, Lashawn discourages or obstructs help for residents, and there is a widespread belief that she is not qualified for her role. The complaints go beyond interpersonal conflict: there are serious claims about safety and security policies, including allegations that she mishandles or mismanages security cameras and that her actions contribute to a sense of fear among residents, especially those who are elderly or vulnerable. One reviewer explicitly states that Lashawn has tried to physically confront elderly and ill residents, and that there have been attempts to fight among residents under her watch.

Compounding these concerns are claims about the handling of surveillance footage and the overall management of property safety. Several reviewers allege that camera footage is not properly preserved, sometimes disappearing after incidents, and that Lashawn may be involved in influencing or manipulating the processing of these records. There is also a troubling report that Lashawn takes photos of residents and their vehicles on her personal phone, despite the existence of security cameras, which raises questions about privacy and professional boundaries. The fear expressed by residents extends to personal safety, with some residents alleging the possibility of retaliation or being followed, and at least one family concerns about their 12-year-old child's safety in the vehicle if Mrs. Lashawn becomes involved in disputes.

The situation is often framed as a conflict between a seemingly supportive facility and a management style that many residents see as overbearing or retaliatory. There are also attributions about a particular maintenance worker, Rodney, who is described as a nice man in general and someone who appears to be under Lashawn's influence. Several comments characterize Rodney as allowing Lashawn to "control him," and at least one review claims Rodney witnessed Lashawn attempting to attack a resident and later lied to the police. These statements contribute to a broader sense of dysfunction at the property, suggesting that even essential services and responsibilities - like cameras, security, and truthful reporting - are vulnerable to mismanagement or intimidation.

In terms of engagement with oversight bodies, residents say that they have reached out to HUD and to Delmar (and in one instance, Delmark), but report that these inquiries have yielded little or no visible action. The sense conveyed in the reviews is one of frustration and distrust toward external authorities, who are perceived as not intervening to address the alleged abuses or the perceived dangers within the community. Against this backdrop, residents emphasize the need for careful scrutiny, accountability, and timely responses from both the management company and public agencies.

Despite the heavy tones of complaint, there are still mentions of the complex as a place of care and routine, where some residents receive warmth and assistance from staff. The community center's transportation service for seniors remains a highlighted benefit, enabling trips to grocery stores and other local destinations, which many residents value highly. Several impressions cite positive experiences with individual caregivers, maintenance staff other than Lashawn, and small moments of everyday kindness that remind readers of the potential for a comfortable living environment when management is effective and respectful.

In summary, the narrative surrounding this senior living community is a composite of strong positives and equally strong warnings. On one hand, residents acknowledge the convenience, accessibility, and certain positive interactions that can come with living there: age-appropriate housing, transportation for seniors, supportive maintenance, and a sense of community. On the other hand, a pattern of alleged harassment, questions about the competence and behavior of the on-site manager, concerns about camera security and privacy, and reports of confrontations and intimidation have created a climate of fear for some residents and their families. The escalation to involving HUD and other oversight bodies, and the perception that no decisive action has followed, adds a layer of ongoing tension. For anyone considering this place, the overall message centers on exercising caution, seeking up-to-date information about management practices, and documenting any incidents or concerns while staying connected with external resources and authorities.

Physicians

• Fairmount Family Medical Care (0.1 miles)
• Silverstein Eye Centers (4.1 miles)
• Cerner Healthe Pharmacy (5.7 miles)
• Consultants in Gastroenterology (6 miles)
• John D. Eatman, MD (6 miles)
• Graham Bruce D (6.1 miles)
• Orthopedic Health of Kansas City formerly Drisko, Fee & Parkins ( DFP ) - North Kansas City (6.1 miles)

Pharmacies

• CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
• Walgreens (1.6 miles)
• Walgreens (3.3 miles)
• Walgreens (3.9 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
• Walgreens (4.3 miles)

Parks

• Rotary Park (1.6 miles)
• Budd Park (3.5 miles)
• Skiles park (4.8 miles)
• Paradise Falls (4.9 miles)
• Central Park (5.2 miles)
• Bar K Dog Bar (6.5 miles)
• Washington Square Park (6.8 miles)

Places of Worship

• Community of Christ Temple (1.8 miles)
• St Mark's Catholic Church (5.1 miles)
• Beacon Heights Community of Christ (5.9 miles)
• Resurrection Downtown (6.6 miles)
• Trinity United Methodist Church (7 miles)

Restaurants

• Cathay Express Chinese Fast (3.5 miles)
• Jimmy John's (3.9 miles)
• McDonald's (4.1 miles)
• Portia's Cafe (4.3 miles)
• Denny's (4.3 miles)
• Soiree Southern Cajun Fusion Steakhouse (5.8 miles)
• Garozzo's Ristorante (6.2 miles)

Cafes

• Starbucks (3.8 miles)
• Starbucks (4 miles)
• Scotters Coffee (4.5 miles)
• Messenger Coffee Co. (6.7 miles)
• Panera Bread (6.8 miles)
• Filling Station (6.8 miles)
• Mildred's (6.9 miles)

Hospitals

• VA Honor Annex (3.9 miles)
• Kansas City VA Medical Center : Midwest Biomedical Research (4.6 miles)
• North Kansas City Hospital (6 miles)
• Truman Medical Center (6.4 miles)
• Children's Mercy Research Institute (6.6 miles)

Theaters

• AMC Independence Commons 2 (6.6 miles)

Transportation

• KC Streetcar (6.9 miles)
• Amtrak Kansas City - Union Station (7 miles)