John Knox Village Care Center

John Knox Village Care Center sits at 600 NW Pryor Rd in Lee's Summit, Missouri, and operates as a long-standing retirement community with over 50 years of experience, offering a variety of care including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation. The community provides several room layouts, so residents can choose between private studios or semi-private rooms, each with free cable, Wi-Fi, and their own thermostat controls, and the place meets safety, health, and caregiver standards as required by the state. Folks here can get post-hospital short-term rehab, 24-hour skilled nursing care, or stay longer for more help with daily living, and the Nursing Home holds a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, though the community's average rating stands at 5.1 out of 10, ranking it 10th in Lee's Summit. The Memory Care unit helps those with Alzheimer's and dementia, offering a secure area that alerts staff if someone exits, and staff have special training to provide care for memory disorders and Parkinson's, with dedicated Parkinson's exercise and support programs. You'll see a real mix of services, with choices for in-home care, outpatient therapy, hospice, and respite care, plus regular transportation. The Care Center's amenities include a chapel with chaplain's services, beauty and barber salon, an ice cream parlor, and welcoming spaces like the Family Great Room for visits and social activities. Residents get help with things like bathing, dressing, medication, and meals if they need it, and the team offers wellness activities, fitness, and social programs to keep folks engaged. There's a focus on personalized care, and the place provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy, so whether someone stays for rehab after a hospital visit or needs long-term skilled nursing, there are staff available day and night, and everyone gets access to maintenance-free living and a friendly community. The facility maintains Medicare and Medicaid certification and keeps updated on safety inspections, and parking and community areas are well-kept. The official website is jkv.org/kansas-city-skilled-nursing, where folks can find more detailed information, and the Care Center keeps its doors open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.