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Maple Wood Healthcare Center in Kansas City, MO

Maple Wood Healthcare Center is an assisted living community in Kansas City, MO.

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Maple Wood Healthcare Center in Kansas City, MO

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Maple Wood Healthcare Center

724 Northeast 79Th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64118

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.3 from 43 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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1 stars
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Maple Wood Healthcare Center Costs & Pricing

Maple Wood Healthcare Center offers competitive pricing for its services in comparison to both Platte County and the broader state of Missouri. For a semi-private room, the monthly cost at Maple Wood is $4,200, which is slightly more affordable than the average in Platte County ($4,354) but remains higher than the state average of $3,772. In terms of private accommodations, Maple Wood's monthly fee is $4,800, placing it just above Platte County's average of $4,498 while being closely aligned with Missouri's statewide average of $4,483. These figures suggest that while Maple Wood maintains a commitment to quality care reflected in its pricing structure, it still strives to be competitive within the local healthcare market.

Floor plansMaple Wood Healthcare CenterPlatte CountyMissouri
Semi-Private$4,200$4,354$3,772
Private$4,800$4,498$4,483

Overall Review of Maple Wood Healthcare Center

caveat 15 reviews mention this

Concerns about cleanliness and care

Several residents describe serious cleanliness and care problems that should give pause.

A number of reviews describe issues residents and families noticed firsthand, including unclean rooms, odors, and concerns about pests. Others raise worries about call responsiveness and day-to-day follow-through, including delayed assessment and medication problems. A few reviews also point to falls and documentation or communication failures, contributing to a generally unsafe impression in those accounts.

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff support feels attentive

Many reviews say the staff is attentive, caring, and willing to help families stay involved.

Several reviews highlight regular, personal check-ins and a willingness to communicate with families, including accounts of staff making time to answer concerns. Multiple reviewers credit staff and management changes with improving day-to-day experiences and treating residents with care. While experiences vary across reviews, the recurring theme in the positive ones is that staff members notice small needs and respond appropriately.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Call response is inconsistent

Resident call and staff responsiveness comes through inconsistently across reviews.

One reviewer says the family could call and speak with someone at all times, which suggests good access to support. In contrast, another review describes long waits for a staff member after using the call light. Read together, reviews suggest communication and response times may depend on the situation and staffing at the time.

common 3 reviews mention this

Food quality and consistency vary

Dining reviews are mixed, with both complaints and appreciation for meals.

Some reviews criticize meal quality or handling, including comments about food being cold and concerns about diet consistency. Others describe the food as fine or even better than a different nursing home they compared it to. Overall, dining experiences appear to vary, with multiple reviews mentioning day-to-day preparation and how special diets are followed.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 150 resident community capacity 150 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private Private
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Kansas City International (9 miles away) Kansas City International (9 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Kansas City, Missouri, offers a variety of amenities that cater to seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment. There are several places of worship nearby, including Gashland Presbyterian Church and North Oak Christian Church, providing opportunities for spiritual growth and community involvement. In terms of dining options, residents have access to a range of restaurants such as Kate's Kitchen and Taco Bell, as well as cafes like Friendly Bean Coffee and Starbucks for socializing with friends or family. Additionally, there are multiple pharmacies in the vicinity for convenient access to medications and health care needs. For medical care, there are several physicians' offices within a short distance, including Discover Vision Centers and Priority Care Pediatrics. In terms of recreation, Barry Platte Park offers green space for leisurely walks or outdoor activities. Nearby theaters like AMC Barrywoods 24 provide entertainment options for movie enthusiasts. Overall, this neighborhood provides a blend of essential services and recreational opportunities that make it an appealing option for seniors looking to settle down in Kansas City.

Places of Worship

  • Gashland Presbyterian Church (0.3 miles)
  • North Oak Christian Church (2.5 miles)
  • North Cross United Methodist Church (4 miles)
  • Calvary Chapel Church God (6.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Kate's Kitchen (0.3 miles)
  • Lost Bar (0.5 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • PowerPlay Family Entertainment Center North (1 miles)
  • The Sandbox (1 miles)
  • Asian Buffet (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Sun Fresh (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • Hy-Vee Pharmacy (4.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Friendly Bean Coffee (0.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Discover Vision Centers in North Kansas City (1.8 miles)
  • Priority Care Pediatrics (1.8 miles)
  • Pediatric; Care North (1.8 miles)
  • Gashland Clinic (1.9 miles)
  • Meritas Health Gashland (1.9 miles)
  • Monarch Plastic Surgery and Skin Rejuvenation Center (1.9 miles)
  • nimal Clinic of Newmark (2.7 miles)

Parks

  • Barry Platte Park (2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Saint Luke's Medical Group (4.3 miles)
  • Rehabilitation Services (4.3 miles)
  • North Kansas City Hospital (6.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Barrywoods 24 (4.6 miles)
  • Liberty Cinema 12 (6.5 miles)

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