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Jefferson Health Care in Lees Summit, MO

Jefferson Health Care is a nursing home community in Lees Summit, MO.

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615 South West Oldham Parkway, Lees Summit, MO 64081

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3.1 from 51 reviews
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Overall Review of Jefferson Health Care

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a mixed story

Cleanliness and odors come up strongly in resident and family feedback.

Several reviews describe the building as very clean, including rooms kept tidy and a generally fresh smell. Others report persistent problems, like sticky residue, strong urine or feces odors, and dirty windows or walls. A few families also describe cleanliness lapses in day-to-day care, such as leaving residents in soiled clothing or bedding. Overall, cleanliness is something residents and families mention on both ends of the experience.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Call-light and response concerns

Some residents and families report delays with call lights and basics of response.

A few reviews say call lights did not work or were not available when needed, and that staff did not respond promptly after requests. One reviewer also describes a situation where a call light had been on for an extended period before someone checked in. Other comments tie responsiveness issues to staffing and communication breakdowns. These complaints focus less on one moment and more on reliability when residents need help.

common 5 reviews mention this

Meals are described both ways

Food quality and meal service are recurring topics in reviews.

Some families say the food is good, with routines like three meals a day and snacks, and one reviewer even said they liked cafeteria-style meals. Other reviews describe meals as cold or rarely warm, or criticize portioning and overall food quality. There are also comments that food was not reaching residents at the time it was needed. Dining comes up often because families are watching it closely as part of daily care.

common 2 reviews mention this

Activities and outdoor space

Daily activities and outdoor areas are mentioned by families.

One review highlights scheduled daily activities multiple times per day and points to a courtyard with garden and flower beds, plus an outdoor patio area. Another mentions well-kept grounds during a family event. Together, these comments suggest the community tries to provide structured time and usable outdoor space, even though review detail is limited to a couple accounts.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Cost feels high to some

A couple of reviews call out pricing as a concern.

One review says the community charges about $6,000 per month and questions what is provided for that cost. Another mentions that they thought it was pricey, even though they said other people told them it was a normal price. While pricing isn’t the most consistent theme overall, the reviews that do mention it raise a value-for-money concern.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • 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
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • 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

Places of Worship

  • First Assembly Of God (0.2 miles)
  • Abundant Life Baptist Church (0.7 miles)
  • Word Of Grace Fellowship (5.6 miles)
  • Timothy Lutheran Ministries (7.6 miles)
  • Raymore Christian Church (8.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Jumpin' Catfish Restaurant (0.4 miles)
  • Stuey McBrew's (0.7 miles)
  • Bricks Pub and Grub (0.7 miles)
  • Llywelyn's Pub (0.8 miles)
  • Third Street Social (0.8 miles)
  • Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (1.1 miles)
  • 54th Street Grill & Bar (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Dr Sharen Kauzlarich D.C. (0.4 miles)
  • Cornerstone Dermatology & Surgery Group (1 miles)
  • Kansas City Internal Medicine (1.4 miles)
  • Eyecare Associates (2.3 miles)
  • Lee's Summit Physicians Group (2.5 miles)
  • Diagnostic Imaging Centers (2.6 miles)
  • Fresenius Medical Group (2.6 miles)

Parks

  • Harris Park (0.6 miles)
  • Lea McKeighan Park (1.5 miles)
  • Banner Park (2 miles)
  • Miller J Fields Park (2.1 miles)
  • Happy Tails Park (2.7 miles)
  • Arbor Walk Park (3.5 miles)
  • Freedom Park (4 miles)

Cafes

  • Post Coffee Company (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.1 miles)
  • BIng Coffee (8 miles)

Theaters

  • B&B Theatres Lee's Summit 16 (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Saint Luke's East Hospital (2.5 miles)
  • The Birds (4.8 miles)
  • Truman Medical Center Lakewood (4.8 miles)

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