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The Bishop Spencer Place

4301 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(816) 931-4277

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,788
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,771
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,868

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,720
  • Average State Price: $5,001
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • The Bishop Spencer Place Description

    Bishop Spencer Place, near the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, offers a vibrant, independent lifestyle for active seniors, backed by a full spectrum of health care as part of Saint Luke’s Health System.

    Bishop Spencer Place is a faith-based, continuing care community in Kansas City for persons who seek retirement care and health services in a life-engaging, secure and family-oriented environment.

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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.

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    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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    Community Reviews

    6.8
    The Bishop Spencer Place
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 54 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 44 out of 68 communities in Kansas City
  • Ranking in State: 610 out of 891 communities in MO
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    The reviews for this senior living community are mixed, with some highlighting excellent experiences, particularly in the independent living section, and others expressing serious concerns about the nursing care and rehabilitation services.

    • Several reviewers have raised concerns about the quality of care, particularly in the nursing and rehab sections, citing instances of neglect, unresponsiveness, and inadequate medical attention leading to severe health issues.
    • Complaints include unattended call buttons, dehydration, lack of assistance with basic needs, and poor wound care. There are also reports of residents being left in unsanitary conditions.
    • Some family members have experienced issues with the staff's attitude and responsiveness, including billing disputes and perceived indifference to residents' well-being.
    • On the positive side, many residents and their families have praised the independent living facilities, highlighting the quality of meals, the variety of activities, and the overall environment. The staff in these areas are described as excellent and caring.
    • The assisted living care section has received commendations for its beautiful setting, low staff turnover, and attentive care, with some describing it as the best in the area.
    • There are also positive comments about the community's cleanliness, security, and the friendly nature of the staff in certain sections.

    Overall, while there are aspects of this senior living community that receive high praise, particularly its independent living facilities, there are significant concerns about the nursing care and rehabilitation services that potential residents and their families should consider.


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    Health

    Medication management

    Individualized care plan management

    Assessments of physical, mental, and cognitive abilities

    Reminders for bathing, dressing, and personal appointments

    Medical records documentation

    Coordination of on-site lab, x-ray, therapy, podiatry, audiology, ophthalmology, and dental services


    Services

    Weekly housekeeping

    Scheduled bed linen laundry service

    Interior/exterior maintenance & groundskeeping

    Concierge and valet services

    Complimentary membership & transportation to the Kirmayer Fitness and Aquatic Center

    Private caregiving and personal assistance


    Activities

    Fitness, entertainment, and educational programming

    Fitness center with cardio-training equipment, free weights, and resistance bands

    Fitness and yoga classes

    Cultural, educational, and entertainment programming

    Art and activity studio

    Card and game lounges


    Community Amenities

    Daily bed-making

    Scheduled housekeeping, laundry, and linen service

    On-site beauty/barber salon

    Interior designer-selected floor, cabinet, and countertop finishes

    Custom upgrades available

    Nine-foot ceilings in main living areas


    Room Amenities

    Studio and one-bedroom floor plans

    Mini refrigerator and microwave

    Built-in desks, shelves, and cabinets

    Walk-in shower with pull-down bench

    Individual heating and cooling controls

    Smoke alarm and sprinkler systems


    Dining

    Three nutritious meals daily plus snacks

    Open dining program

    Flexible dining program

    Culinary services provided by PB&J Restaurants

    Guest meals

    Casual-style dining in the Bistro


    Transportation

    Transportation service (complimentary for certain trips; other trips at $1.75 per mile)

    Underground heated parking and covered carport parking

    Transportation complementary to & from Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, KU Medical Center, and scheduled outings

    Admission transportation free of charge

    Covered and underground parking



    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: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Nov. 7, 2003
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 57
    Total current residents: 49
    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: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 2
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $92698


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The 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.

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    Health 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
    2019-09-19 2019-11-02 E Smoke Deficiencies Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
    2019-09-19 2019-11-02 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-09-19 2019-11-02 E Smoke Deficiencies Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
    2019-09-19 2019-11-02 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2019-09-19 2019-11-02 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2018-08-02 2018-09-14 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2018-08-02 2018-09-14 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2018-08-02 2018-09-14 E Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2018-08-02 2018-09-14 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-06-04 $92,040
    2022-03-21 $658

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Roeland Park which is 2.1 miles away and has a population of 6,827 (very small town).
    • The average income is $64,570, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 81
      • Low Temperature: 31
      • Average Temperature: 57.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 120 days of rain, 22 days of snow and 221 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 35.9 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 5.2% of the population are Veterans which is a average percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 7.95% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 28% Black or African-American, 8% Hispanic or Latino, and 57% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 9.12 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.41 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 5.94 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.21 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 75.77 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 133.0, Moderate Days 49.0, 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

    Marsh's Sunfresh
    0.4 miles away
    Thriftway
    0.7 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    1.2 miles away
    Walmart Neighborhood Market
    1.3 miles away
    Apple Market
    1.4 miles away

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    Bus Stations

    Madison at 43rd
    0.1 miles away
    Westport at Roanoke
    0.1 miles away
    Belleview at 43rd
    0.2 miles away
    Madison at 45th
    0.2 miles away
    Westport at Jarboe
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    Country Club Bank
    0.1 miles away
    Security Bank
    0.3 miles away
    Commerce Bank
    0.5 miles away
    Capitol Federal Savings Bank
    0.5 miles away
    Just Say CASH Payday Loans
    0.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
    0.2 miles away
    University of Kansas Medical Center
    0.7 miles away
    Children's Mercy Hospital
    2.5 miles away
    Truman Medical Center, Hospital Hill
    2.6 miles away
    Center for Behavioral Medicine
    2.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.7 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    0.7 miles away
    Costco Pharmacy
    1.6 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    4.1 miles away
    Spalitto's
    5.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Integrative Health Center
    4.2 miles away
    Jenkins & LeBlanc Pediatric Dentistry
    5.1 miles away
    Kiene Dental Group
    6.6 miles away
    Martin Family Dentistry
    6.8 miles away
    Davis Family Dental
    7.1 miles away

    Parks

    St. Luke's Field
    0.3 miles away
    Plaza-Westport
    0.3 miles away
    Dr. Jeremiah Cameron Park
    0.4 miles away
    Mill Creek Park
    0.4 miles away
    Southmoreland
    0.4 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Beggars Table Church & Art Gallery
    2.8 miles away

    Shopping

    Country Club Plaza
    0.4 miles away
    Crown Center Shops
    2.4 miles away
    Cherokee Hills Shopping Center
    8.1 miles away
    The Village at Briarcliff
    8.2 miles away
    Oak Park Mall
    9.3 miles away

    Culture

    H&R Block Artspace at KCAI
    0.5 miles away
    Unicorn Theatre
    0.8 miles away
    Madrid Theatre
    0.8 miles away
    Curry Theatre
    0.8 miles away
    Uptown Theater
    0.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    Sarpino's Pizza
    0.1 miles away
    Flea Market Bar & Grill
    0.2 miles away
    Bluestem
    0.2 miles away
    First Watch
    0.2 miles away
    Freebirds World Burrito
    0.3 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of MO. It is a medium-sized community with 40 total beds.

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