Pricing ranges from
    $5,261 – 6,313/month

    Senior Star at Wexford Place

    6500 N Cosby Ave, Kansas City, MO 64151
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Spa
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.36·(199)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.4
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.1
    • Value

      2.8

    Pros

    • Attentive, compassionate staff
    • Strong activities and social programming
    • On-site rehabilitation and physical therapy services
    • Indoor swimming pool with water-aerobics
    • Restaurant-style dining options
    • Well-maintained grounds and common areas
    • Multiple levels of care (independent, assisted, memory)
    • Regular transportation and offsite outings
    • Welcoming tours and move-in support
    • Varied on-site amenities (salon, library, computer lab, ice cream shop)
    • Family-like community culture
    • Cleanliness in many public areas
    • Accessible location near services

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and slow response times
    • Variability in clinical care quality across units
    • Communication and follow-up lapses in management and corporate offices
    • Dining inconsistencies and limited low-sodium/soft-food options
    • Aging apartments with small kitchens and outdated appliances
    • Noise transmission and inadequate sound insulation
    • Infection-control and pest-control concerns
    • Privacy and room-entry protocol gaps
    • Opaque fee structures and refund practices
    • Maintenance repair delays and workmanship variability
    • Insufficient supervision in higher-dependency units
    • Laundry and personal-item handling inconsistencies
    • Limited private garage parking options

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Senior Star at Wexford Place presents as a well-equipped, activity-rich community with a consistently praised front-line staff and many amenities that appeal to active independent-living residents. Reviewers commonly highlight a welcoming culture, robust programming (bingo, outings, music events, ice-cream socials, Veterans group), on-site rehabilitation and physical-therapy services, and leisure facilities such as an indoor pool and fitness options. The property and grounds are often described as clean and well-maintained, and multiple floor plans and care levels are available on the same campus.

    Care and staff: Staff behavior is the facility's most frequently cited strength — many families and residents describe attentive, personalized interactions, long-tenured employees, and a family-like atmosphere. Rehabilitation and therapy services on site receive positive mentions for mobility improvement. However, there is notable variability in care performance: while some families report high-quality, consistent clinical attention, others describe slow response times during staffing shortages and specific concerns about supervision and care in higher-dependency or memory-support areas. There are also isolated but serious allegations related to infection-control practices and follow-up after incidents; prospective families should request documentation of infection-control protocols and recent incident resolution.

    Dining and activities: Dining is often described positively — several reviewers compare the meal service to restaurant quality, and many praise the dining staff. At the same time, reviewers note inconsistency in food temperature, seasoning (including concerns about high salt), presentation, and suitability for residents who need softer or low-sodium diets. The activities program is a clear asset, with frequent social, recreational, and therapeutic offerings; some reviewers would like more evening activities and more consistently engaging programming for all interest levels.

    Facilities and maintenance: The community offers a broad array of on-site amenities (salon, library, computer lab, movie-room, indoor pool), and many reviewers appreciate the landscaping and communal spaces. Several comments indicate the campus includes older buildings with smaller apartments and kitchenettes (two-burner stoves, limited oven space), dated appliances, and odd room layouts. Noise transmission between units and long hallways or stairs for certain layouts are practical concerns for residents with mobility or sleep-sensitivity needs. Maintenance responsiveness is mixed — some families report prompt fixes, while others report delays and recurring workmanship issues.

    Management, administration, and fees: Management experience is mixed in the reviews. Many families praise marketing and move-in staff for helpful tours and coordination, but there are repeated concerns about administrative follow-through, unclear communications about reassessments and pricing, and non-refundable community fees or refund disputes. Several reviewers describe promises from facility or corporate staff that were not subsequently fulfilled; a small number of comments use the term allegation to describe more serious single-incident claims involving management conduct. Prospective families should clarify fee structures, refund policies, and escalation pathways before signing.

    Notable patterns and guidance: Strengths—compassionate staff, active programming, on-site rehab, and a wide range of amenities—make this community a strong candidate for socially engaged independent-living or for families prioritizing a welcoming culture. Caveats—consistent staffing, supervision in higher-dependency units (memory care), infection-control history, noise/room size, and administrative transparency—emerge as recurring themes where experiences diverge. Recommended due diligence includes touring at different times of day, asking for staffing ratios and turnover data, requesting recent inspection or infection-control records, reviewing the contract for fee/refund language, and assessing apartment layouts for noise and kitchen functionality to determine fit for specific needs.

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    Location

    Senior Star at Wexford Place is located at 6500 N Cosby Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64151.

    About Senior Star at Wexford Place

    Senior Star at Wexford Place sits at 6500 N Cosby Ave in Kansas City, MO, and provides a mix of independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care. The community offers different room types, like semi-private, studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, many with high ceilings, big windows, and kitchenettes, so residents can make the space their own, and you'll find features for pets, too. The staff, such as nurses and caregivers, help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, mobility, medication, and health checks, and they use personalized care plans for each resident, so everybody gets what they need at the right time. Memory care has a separate area designed for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, including individual care plans, 24/7 monitoring, and secure surroundings to keep everyone safe and settled, and the staff follow programs and activities that help each person feel engaged and valued.

    Around the building you'll see comfortable lounges, library rooms, outdoor patios and fountains, and there's a koi pond, too, plus plenty of places for friendship and activities. The common spaces are clean and pleasantly decorated, with plush couches, polished surfaces, modern lights, and you'll find community rooms like an art studio, movie theater, billiards parlor, cafe, computer center, swimming pool, and hot tub, so there's always something to do or someone to talk to. Signature programs, such as ROCK STEADY BOXING for Parkinson's disease, special classes, and over 100 on-site and off-site activities fill up the calendar, and the team also offers social events and outings, so life stays interesting and lively.

    Dining is flexible, with three scheduled meals each day, restaurant-style service, and anytime dining or to-go options if you prefer, and food is prepared by skilled chefs who focus on good taste and nutrition. There's weekly housekeeping and laundry, a well-equipped wellness clinic, barber and beauty shop, devotional services, transportation, and chronic disease support for those who need it, so daily life can go along smoothly and comfortably. Safety remains a focus at all hours, with 24-hour security and accessible bathrooms in every apartment, and caregivers are always nearby to help with anything at any time.

    The environment feels warm and familiar, with the goal of letting each resident stay as independent as possible while making sure help comes quickly if needed, and families often note how friendly the staff is and how clean and welcoming the place feels. The community has a variety of sample activities and supportive services, resources for caregivers, unique planning tools, and things like the "Time to Get Ready Documentary" and "Real Residents, Real Stories" to help families learn about the transition to senior living and what daily life is really like. Senior Star at Wexford Place brings a steady, active atmosphere with programs, safety measures, tailored wellness support, and good spaces for gathering, so residents can find comfort, support, and something familiar whether they need a lot or just a little assistance.

    People often ask...

    Senior Star at Wexford Place offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,261 per month.

    Senior Star at Wexford Place offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

    There are 94 photos of Senior Star at Wexford Place on Mirador.

    Yes, Senior Star at Wexford Place allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 6500 N Cosby Ave, Kansas City, MO 64151.

    No, Senior Star at Wexford Place does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Missouri, the Department of Health & Senior Services licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities through state licensure surveys, complaint investigations, and fire-safety reviews.

    License numberplatte-kansas-city-wexford-place-assisted-living-and-memory-support
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility Option 2
    Capacity98 residents
    LicenseeGEMINI KC LAND LLC

    Inspection Reports

    14

    Reports

    21

    Citations

    6

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    08 Oct 2025Licensure
    Identified noncompliance with EDL verification requirements for employees prior to resident contact and with maintaining EDL inquiry records.
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    13 Nov 2024Licensure
    Found no deficiencies. Fire safety inspection by the State Fire Marshal's office did not cite any deficiencies.
    23 Oct 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    08 Jul 2024Complaint
    Found deficiencies in how meals were prepared and served under safe conditions and in meeting residents' nutritional needs.
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    03 Jan 2024Licensure
    Found no deficiencies.
    14 Dec 2023Complaint
    Found deficiencies in medication control and nursing oversight for medication administration.
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    07 Dec 2022Complaint
    Found no deficiencies cited.
    22 Nov 2022Licensure
    Found no deficiencies in the fire safety evaluation.
    03 Nov 2021Licensure
    Found deficiencies in fire drills and emergency preparedness, sprinkler systems, and oxygen storage compliance.
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    18 Aug 2021Licensure
    Identified multiple deficiencies related to medication management, evacuation planning, disposal of medications, storage of toxic materials, and resident rights information.
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    • 20 CSR 2220-3.040
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    15 Oct 2019Licensure
    Found deficiencies in fire safety labeling and maintenance, fire alarm testing, trash disposal, and extension cord usage.
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    25 Sept 2019Licensure
    Found deficiencies in cleanliness and maintenance of wall-mounted fixtures and decorative materials. Found deficiencies in staff hygiene, food protection and temperature control, and in storage of food containers.
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    10 Jul 2019Complaint
    Found no licensure deficiencies.
    08 Jan 2019Complaint
    Found no state licensure deficiencies.

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