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John Knox Village Care Center in Lees Summit, MO

John Knox Village Care Center is a nursing home community in Lees Summit, MO.

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John Knox Village Care Center in Lees Summit, MO

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a sofa, artwork, and access to a balcony.

  • Outdoors

    A family enjoying a conversation on the porch with a pitcher of lemonade.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a dining area featuring a wooden table, chairs, and a comfortable sofa.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a connected dining area, featuring comfortable seating and a mounted TV.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed and stylish decor.

  • Trees

    A quiet suburban neighborhood with neatly arranged houses and well-maintained lawns.

  • Dining

    Modern open-concept kitchen with an island counter and adjacent dining area.

  • Landscaping

    A charming suburban house with a well-maintained lawn and surrounding trees.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinetry.

  • Hardwood Floor

    A modern kitchen with dark cabinets and a central island, illuminated by pendant lights.

  • Dining Table

    A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table set with plates and mugs, and a flower arrangement centerpiece.

  • Place Settings

    A beautifully set dining table with elegant place settings and decorative elements in a cozy dining room.

  • Cooking

    Two women smiling and preparing food together in a kitchen.

600 North West Pryor Road, Lees Summit, MO 64081

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2.7 from 35 reviews
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Overall Review of John Knox Village Care Center

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Care responsiveness is inconsistent

Several residents and families report slow or missed help when they needed it.

Multiple reviews describe delays in basic response needs, including residents left without help after using call lights and nurses taking too long to assist. Some reviewers also tie these gaps to periods when care is most critical, like nights or during bathroom requests. A few reviews also acknowledge good individuals, but they still describe staffing and follow-through problems that affect daily comfort.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Medication timing is a concern

Some families say medication schedules were not followed.

Several reviews mention medication issues, including pain medication not being kept on schedule and concerns that prescribed medications were not given as directed. Reviewers describe frustration when their concerns were discounted and when call-backs did not happen. Even when other parts of therapy were viewed as strong, medication follow-through is described as a weak point in certain situations.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Meals can be hit or miss

Dining quality and meal timing receive mixed feedback.

Some reviewers say the food tasted good or that they received satisfactory meals, while others describe the food as inconsistent in presentation. Several reviews focus on meal timing problems after changes to a meal system, including long waits for lunch. There are also accounts of diet-related issues, with one reviewer saying a lighter, soft-food change helped once they were implemented.

  • A cozy living room with a connected dining area, featuring comfortable seating and a mounted TV.
  • Modern open-concept kitchen with an island counter and adjacent dining area.
  • A group of seniors enjoying a meal together indoors.
caveat 4 reviews mention this

Building condition draws criticism

A number of reviews describe the facility as dated and unpleasant.

Some reviews call the care center older and dated, and a few mention maintenance issues and construction impacts. Odor complaints show up repeatedly, including reports of smelling urine when entering. Even when residents felt cared for by specific people, reviewers still describe the overall building condition as a drawback.

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Features

Housing

  • 430 resident community capacity 430 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

Physicians

  • Kansas City Internal Medicine (0.6 miles)
  • Cornerstone Dermatology & Surgery Group (1 miles)
  • Lee's Summit Physicians Group (1.2 miles)
  • Dr Sharen Kauzlarich D.C. (1.7 miles)
  • Midwest Psychiatric Consultants (2.5 miles)
  • Diagnostic Imaging Centers (2.5 miles)
  • Crittenton Children's Center (3.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Jack Stack Barbecue (0.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.7 miles)
  • Noodles & Company (0.8 miles)
  • Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (0.9 miles)
  • Jumpin' Catfish Restaurant (1.6 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (5 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (5 miles)

Parks

  • Lea McKeighan Park (2 miles)
  • Harris Park (2.4 miles)
  • Banner Park (3.2 miles)
  • Miller J Fields Park (3.6 miles)
  • Happy Tails Park (4.5 miles)
  • Arbor Walk Park (4.7 miles)
  • Freedom Park (5.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Post Coffee Company (2.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • BIng Coffee (8.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.5 miles)
  • Corner Cafe (8.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Saint Luke's East Hospital (2.1 miles)
  • The Birds (3.6 miles)
  • Truman Medical Center Lakewood (3.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Assembly Of God (2.1 miles)
  • Abundant Life Baptist Church (2.6 miles)
  • Word Of Grace Fellowship (3.8 miles)
  • Timothy Lutheran Ministries (8.3 miles)
  • Raymore Christian Church (8.4 miles)

Theaters

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

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