Mccrite Plaza At Briarcliff Skilled Facility sits in Kansas City and has family ownership, with Cassidy Mccrite managing since 2011 and Judith and Patrick Mccrite each owning half, and people know it for more than 20 years in the community. The facility has 56 certified beds but about 42 residents on average each day, and in June 2025, only 13 beds were Medicare certified. This location is part of a large Continuing Care Retirement Community, so folks can move from independent living, where they don't need daily help, all the way to assisted living, rehabilitation, long-term skilled care, and memory care if they develop dementia or need more support as they age. The place handles chores, maintenance, mowing, and snow shoveling, and it features private rooms, walk-in showers, emergency call systems, Wi-Fi, cable TV, kitchenettes, laundry, and weekly cleaning, plus assigned parking. The staff provides dining services in a restaurant-style setting with a chef and can adjust for allergies, diabetes, or low sodium, and there's a complimentary breakfast with other healthy menus for different needs, and snacks are available too. The facility lets residents and families use councils to bring up their concerns or new ideas.
McCrite Plaza At Briarcliff has above-average nursing hours, with 5.62 hours per resident per day, so staff support is available for bathing, dressing, medication, and transfers, and there are regular visits from nurses. The community offers many activities, exercise programs, arts and crafts, a movie theater, fitness center, library, and scheduled events or groups for people to socialize, plus outdoor walking paths and a garden for fresh air and relaxation. People with memory loss live in a secured, supervised area with special programs for engagement and safety, along with trained staff and specialized support.
Residents can get help with daily living needs, and the facility provides long-term care for older adults facing chronic illness or needing 24-hour help, as well as rehabilitation after hospital stays. Home care services help those transitioning to higher support levels. People who want independence without home upkeep move into apartments with full kitchens, balconies or patios, and furnished rooms. Amenities include a beauty salon, chapel, fitness and wellness center, bistro, and concierge service.
Deficiencies from state inspection reports show the facility has room for improvement. The December 13, 2024 inspection found 12 deficiencies, including issues with freedom from abuse and neglect, not keeping the home as safe and clean as it should be, and not handling food properly, which could cause harm. There were infection-control problems noted, and the facility has had 32 total deficiencies over the years. McCrite Plaza At Briarcliff Skilled Facility is Medicare certified and accepts Medicare insurance for care costs. Residents get transportation, social events, clubs, and support from a professional team aiming to make life comfortable and social for seniors. The place is family-owned and operated, and it focuses on helping older adults keep as much independence and dignity as possible as they move through different stages of aging.
