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3.6 from 71 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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New Mark Care Center Costs & Pricing
New Mark Care Center offers competitive pricing for its residential care services, with monthly rates that reflect the quality of care provided. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $4,500, which is slightly above the average costs in Platte County at $4,354 and significantly higher than the state average of $3,772 in Missouri. Meanwhile, private room accommodations at New Mark Care Center are available for $5,200, again surpassing both county and state averages - $4,498 and $4,483 respectively. These figures suggest that while New Mark Care Center may be on the higher end of the pricing spectrum within its region, this investment may correlate with enhanced services and amenities that prioritize resident comfort and well-being.
Floor plans
New Mark Care Center
Platte County
Missouri
Semi-Private
$4,500
$4,354
$3,772
Private
$5,200
$4,498
$4,483
Overall Review of New Mark Care Center
common18 reviews mention this
Staff feels kind and attentive
Many residents and families describe the staff as kind and attentive.
Across the reviews, families and residents repeatedly describe staff members as caring, polite, and willing to help. Several mention feeling supported by nursing staff and caregivers, and a few specifically call out individuals for taking time and providing attentive care. Even among the less positive comments, people continue to focus on staffing behavior and follow-through, which suggests day-to-day interactions are a central part of the experience.
common12 reviews mention this
Food quality is a mixed theme
Residents describe the food as acceptable to good, with occasional misses.
Food comes up often in the reviews, with many people saying it is good, pretty good, or acceptable. Some also mention having choices at meals. At the same time, multiple reviews report problems like missing food, meals that were not served as expected, or meals described as cold or unappetizing, which drove serious concerns for those families.
differentiator6 reviews mention this
Building upgrades and cleanliness stand out
Residents notice updates to the building and a generally maintained facility.
Several reviews describe the facility as being updated or undergoing upgrades, and at least a few say the improvements look impressive. A number of residents also mention the facility feeling clean or well kept, including comfort details like the feel of the rooms and common spaces. Not all feedback is positive on upkeep, but upgrades and cleanliness remain a visible theme in how people describe the surroundings.
common5 reviews mention this
Activities and outdoor space matter
The courtyard and scheduled activities are frequently mentioned by residents.
Residents mention enjoying activities and spending time in shared spaces, including walking outdoors in the courtyard. A few reviews reference resident enjoyment of entertainment and specific events, while others note that activities exist and are part of daily life. For residents in long-term or hospice situations, some reviews connect the experience more to familiar routines and companionship than to frequent activity programming.
caveat15 reviews mention this
Care follow-through raises serious concerns
Some reviews report lapses in care that led families to move out or escalate concerns.
Alongside positive stories, multiple reviews describe serious breakdowns in daily care tasks, including medication issues, missed treatments or meals, and delays in responding to needs. Several of the negative accounts describe being left with basic care problems that required reminders or immediate action, and a few include outcomes severe enough that families urged others to avoid the facility. Taken together, residents and families who felt negatively emphasize reliability and staffing as the key issue in whether care feels safe.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
Features
Housing
199 resident community capacity
Types of Care
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 (7 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
Restaurants
Destiny's Bar & Grill (0.2 miles)
McDonald's (3.5 miles)
Taco Bell (3.5 miles)
Asian Buffet (3.6 miles)
PowerPlay Family Entertainment Center North (3.7 miles)
The Sandbox (3.7 miles)
Kate's Kitchen (4 miles)
Pharmacies
Sun Fresh (1.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
Walgreens (3.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)
Med4home (4.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (5 miles)
Medicine Shoppe (5.1 miles)
Physicians
nimal Clinic of Newmark (1.4 miles)
Monarch Plastic Surgery and Skin Rejuvenation Center (2.1 miles)
Meritas Health Gashland (2.2 miles)
Gashland Clinic (2.2 miles)
Priority Care Pediatrics (2.2 miles)
Discover Vision Centers in North Kansas City (2.2 miles)
Pediatric; Care North (3.3 miles)
Places of Worship
North Oak Christian Church (1.6 miles)
Gashland Presbyterian Church (4 miles)
First Baptist Church of Smithville (6.1 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (6.1 miles)
Calvary Chapel Church God (6.7 miles)
Cafes
Friendly Bean Coffee (3.5 miles)
Starbucks (3.6 miles)
Panera Bread (5.2 miles)
Starbucks (5.2 miles)
Cornerstone Coffee (6.2 miles)
Panera Bread (7 miles)
Parks
Barry Platte Park (3.5 miles)
Cabin Fever Trailhead - Smithville Lake (6.5 miles)
Hospitals
Saint Luke's Medical Group (5.1 miles)
Rehabilitation Services (5.1 miles)
Saint Luke's Health System, Saint Luke's East Hospital, Smithville Campus (5.5 miles)
Theaters
AMC Barrywoods 24 (5.6 miles)
Transportation
Hertz Rent A Car (7.1 miles)
KCI Airport Terminal C (7.3 miles)
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (7.4 miles)
New Mark Care Center offers competitive pricing for its residential care services, with monthly rates that reflect the quality of care provided. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $4,500, which is slightly above the average costs in Platte County at $4,354 and significantly higher than the state average of $3,772 in Missouri. Meanwhile, private room accommodations at New Mark Care Center are available for $5,200, again surpassing both county and state averages - $4,498 and $4,483 respectively. These figures suggest that while New Mark Care Center may be on the higher end of the pricing spectrum within its region, this investment may correlate with enhanced services and amenities that prioritize resident comfort and well-being.
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199 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
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
Kansas City International (7 miles away)
Community operated transportation
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Clean, well-maintained facility with prompt therapy initiation and a dedicated staff, highlighted by Mindy the speech therapist.
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