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2.2 from 42 reviews
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Overall Review of Gregory Ridge Health Care Center
common5 reviews mention this
Some residents report kind care
Some reviewers describe genuinely kind, compassionate caregivers.
A portion of reviewers say the staff was caring and that their loved ones were well cared for. They also describe staff as responsive when concerns came up, including timely follow-up after issues. A few reviews add that staff members seemed dedicated to quality care and that daily caregiving felt supportive.
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Getting through is a recurring issue
Reviewers frequently report trouble reaching the facility by phone.
Many reviewers say it is extremely hard to get in touch with the front desk or the people on the unit. Several describe long waits, repeated ringing, unanswered calls, or calls that disconnect after transfer attempts. A recurring follow-on concern is that residents and families feel left without timely updates or help when they do reach out.
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Cleanliness concerns come up often
Multiple reviews describe serious cleanliness and pest problems.
Several reviewers report a dirty environment, including foul odors and filthy conditions. Others specifically mention roaches and mice, describing ongoing pest issues despite pest control efforts. A few add complaints about issues like toilets not being kept clean, contributing to a strong negative impression overall.
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Safety and response to assaults
Residents and families report poor protection during violent incidents.
A recurring theme is that residents are reportedly attacked by other clients, with reviewers describing inadequate or dismissive responses afterward. Some reviews say staff did not help despite requests, while others describe situations where harm occurred and families felt they were not properly informed. A few reviewers also describe severe injuries or emergency outcomes they connect to what they saw as insufficient care and oversight.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
116 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Kansas City International (23 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Parks
Swope Park (0.9 miles)
Loose Park (3.6 miles)
Skiles park (3.9 miles)
Historic Hyde Park (4.1 miles)
Central Park (4.8 miles)
Harmon Park (4.9 miles)
Washington Square Park (6.3 miles)
Physicians
Research Medical Center: Yandrapu, Harathi MD (1 miles)
Raytown Family Medical Care (4 miles)
Mill Creek Park (4.2 miles)
The University of Kansas Cancer Center - South (4.3 miles)
The University of Kansas Hospital - Westwood Campus (4.5 miles)
Village Pediatrics (5 miles)
KC CARE Health Center (5.1 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
Walgreens (2.8 miles)
Cerner Healthe Clinic (3 miles)
Walgreens (3.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
Restaurants
BKS Artisan Ales (2.2 miles)
Bier Station (2.4 miles)
Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant (2.8 miles)
Kansas City Bier Company (2.9 miles)
Go Chicken Go (2.9 miles)
Strip's Chicken (3.3 miles)
McDonald's (3.4 miles)
Cafes
Front Range Coffeehouse & Provisions (2.2 miles)
McLain's Bakery (2.4 miles)
Starbucks (3.9 miles)
Starbucks (4.3 miles)
Broadway Cafe (4.5 miles)
Billie's Grocery (5.1 miles)
Filling Station (5.4 miles)
Places of Worship
Central United Methodist Church (3.2 miles)
Trinity United Methodist Church (4.9 miles)
Word Of Grace Fellowship (5.6 miles)
Resurrection Downtown (6.9 miles)
Overland Park Christian Church (7.1 miles)
Hospitals
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City (4.2 miles)
Kansas City VA Medical Center : Midwest Biomedical Research (4.6 miles)
Cambridge A Pre/Post (5.4 miles)
VA Honor Annex (5.9 miles)
Truman Medical Center (6.2 miles)
Children's Mercy Research Institute (6.2 miles)
Rehabilitation Hospital of Overland Park (7 miles)
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