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Tallgrass Creek
13800 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66223
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In our commitment to transparency, we gathered up-to-date pricing information directly through a comprehensive interview with this community on Nov. 16, 2023. Here's a detailed breakdown:
Pricing for Senior Living at Tallgrass Creek
Assisted Living:
- Studio Apartment: $5,347 per month
- One-Bedroom Apartment: $7,066 per month
- Two-Bedroom Apartment: $11,459 per month
Skilled Nursing (Long-Term Care):
- Respite Care for a Private Room: $418 per day
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Exclusive Interview Insights
Our team personally reached out and conducted an insightful interview with this community on Nov. 16, 2023. Here's what we learned:
Overview of Tallgrass Creek
Tallgrass Creek is a continuing care retirement community located in Overland Park, Kansas. It offers a comprehensive range of living options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing to accommodate the varying needs of its residents.
Levels of Care
- Independent Living
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- Skilled Nursing
Short-Term Stays
The community provides short-term rehab services, although it is noted that the skilled nursing neighborhood is often full, primarily serving residents from the independent living side of the campus.
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed on a case-by-case basis, with the requirement that the resident must be able to manage the pet independently.
Transportation Services
Tallgrass Creek offers its own transportation services for residents, which can be used for doctor's appointments as well as other community outings. This service includes a flat-based fee and a per-mile charge.
Moving Assistance
While the community does not have staff movers, they partner with agencies and have a preferred list of recommended movers who are familiar with the campus to assist residents in moving into the community.
Dining Services
Residents in independent living have access to two formal dining venues, two fast-casual dining venues, and a market area. Dining is restaurant-style, and residents have the option to eat in their rooms or in the dining room. Meal delivery is available from one dining venue. Specific dining times are set, but options are available outside of those windows, and some venues are open throughout the day.
Staff and Medical Care
The community employs a large staff to cater to over 1,000 residents, with a significant number of employees in dining and nursing services. On-site medical care includes two doctors and one nurse practitioner, as well as a licensed social worker. The staff includes RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Staff members are required to complete annual training and periodic training throughout the year.
Accessibility, Safety, and Security
Tallgrass Creek is a gated community with a security team. Residents have access to pull cords in all apartments, and in assisted living, wearable pendants are also provided. Individualized care plans dictate the frequency of nurse check-ins.
Communication with Families
The facility maintains frequent communication with residents' families, especially in the skilled nursing neighborhood. Scheduled care plan meetings are held, and a social services employee acts as a point of contact.
Resident Feedback and Complaints
Residents can voice concerns during resident council meetings or directly to the leadership team through an open-door policy. Major complaints are directed towards the Kansas Ombudsman.
Waitlist Information
There is availability in independent living, but waitlists are in place for assisted living and memory care. The community tends to remain full with its own residents from within Tallgrass Creek.
Accommodation Types
- Assisted Living: Studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments
- Skilled Nursing: Private rooms available for short-term rehab
Additional Information
For further inquiries, the main sales line can be contacted for more details about the services and living options available at Tallgrass Creek.
For pricing & availability call (800) 780-8101
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews:
- Several reviews highlight concerns about understaffing, poor food quality, and unfulfilled promises, particularly regarding dining services and sanitation.
- Some residents and their families have had negative experiences with customer service, including issues with payroll for employees, unprofessional behavior from staff, and difficulties with administrative processes.
- On the positive side, many residents express satisfaction with the living conditions, including the quality of food, the range of activities and amenities available, and the overall community atmosphere.
- Particular praise is given to the skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, with families noting significant improvements in their loved ones' health and well-being.
- There are mixed reviews about the facility's management and staff, with some highlighting excellent service and care, while others report concerns about staff taking advantage of residents.
- The maintenance team receives specific commendation for their exceptional service.
- Despite some negative feedback, there are residents and employees who highly recommend the facility, citing a friendly staff, a variety of food options, and a pleasant working environment.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 5
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: May 16, 2014
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 44
Total current residents: 43
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $3900
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
Scope | |||
---|---|---|---|
Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|
2022-12-21 | 2023-01-06 | F | Construction Deficiencies | Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. |
2022-12-21 | 2023-01-06 | F | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
2022-12-21 | 2023-01-06 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
2022-12-21 | 2023-01-06 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
2022-12-21 | 2023-01-06 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
2022-12-21 | 2023-01-06 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
2022-12-21 | 2023-01-06 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
2022-12-21 | 2023-01-06 | F | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
2022-12-21 | 2023-01-06 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
2022-12-21 | 2023-01-06 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. |
2022-12-21 | 2023-01-06 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
2022-12-21 | 2023-01-06 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
2021-08-05 | 2021-09-03 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
2021-08-05 | 2021-09-03 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
2021-08-05 | 2021-09-03 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
2021-08-05 | 2021-09-03 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
2021-08-05 | 2021-09-03 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
2021-08-05 | 2021-09-03 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
2021-08-05 | 2021-09-03 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. |
2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
2019-07-23 | 2019-09-09 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|
2022-10-27 | 2022-12-08 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
2022-10-27 | 2022-12-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
2022-10-27 | 2022-12-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
2022-10-27 | 2022-12-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
2022-10-27 | 2022-12-08 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. |
2022-10-27 | 2022-12-08 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
2022-01-11 | 2022-01-28 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
2021-06-23 | 2021-07-23 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
2021-06-23 | 2021-07-23 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
2021-06-23 | 2021-07-23 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
Fines
Fine Date | Fine Amount |
---|---|
2019-07-23 | $17,350 |
2020-12-21 | $650 |
2022-10-27 | $3,250 |
2022-10-27 | $5,000 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Lenexa which is 6.2 miles away and has a population of 52,490 (large town).
- The average income is $120,422, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 81
- Low Temperature: 32
- Average Temperature: 58.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 140 days of rain, 23 days of snow and 200 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year
- The median age is 38.2 years old, high compared to other cities.
- 5.61% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 11.48% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 8% Asian, 5% Black or African-American, 5% Hispanic or Latino, and 80% White.
- The crime rate is 5.24 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.03 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.18 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.27 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.72 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 140.0, Moderate Days 41.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Sprouts Farmers Market
0.4 miles awayHen House Market
0.5 miles awaySam's Club
0.8 miles awayAldi
0.9 miles awayHy-Vee
1.1 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
401 Metcalf Plaza
0.4 miles awaySouth OP Express 569
0.8 miles awayRosana Square
2.5 miles awayK-10 Connector Bus Stop
3.4 miles awayBroadway at 74th Terrace
9.0 miles awayBanks
Valley View Bank
0.2 miles awayCapital Federal Savings Bank
0.3 miles awayArvest Bank
0.3 miles awaySecurity Savings Bank
0.4 miles awayMazuma Credit Union
0.5 miles awayHospitals
Blue Valley Hospital
1.2 miles awaySaint Luke's South Hospital
1.6 miles awayMenorah Medical Center
2.3 miles awayAdventHealth South Overland Park
3.2 miles awayDoctors Hospital
3.6 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.9 miles awayCVS
1.4 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
1.6 miles awayHy-Vee (Pharmacy Only)
3.9 miles awayThe Medicine Shoppee
4.6 miles awayDentists
Olathe Pointe Dental
5.3 miles awayOlathe Smiles Dentistry
5.4 miles awayOak Park Dental
6.2 miles awayLove to Smile Dentistry Lenexa
6.6 miles awayDavis Family Dental
6.6 miles awayParks
Resident Gardens
0.1 miles awayNottingham South Park
0.8 miles awayOverland Park
1.0 miles awayWindham Creek Park
1.1 miles awayNottingham Forest Park
1.2 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Beggars Table Church & Art Gallery
15.2 miles awayShopping
Cherokee Hills Shopping Center
5.4 miles awayOak Park Mall
5.7 miles awayCountry Club Plaza
11.9 miles awayCrown Center Shops
14.8 miles awayLegends Outlets Kansas City
18.9 miles awayCulture
Eva Reynolds Fine Art Gallery
1.1 miles awayIronwoods Ampitheatre
2.8 miles awayGoppert Theatre
4.9 miles awayAmpitheatre
5.4 miles awayThe Rose Theater
6.6 miles awayRestaurants
Buffalo Wild Wings
0.2 miles awayYa Ya's Euro Bistro
0.3 miles awayBo Ling's Chinese
0.3 miles awayTed's Cafe Escondido
0.4 miles awayKolache Factory
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