The Barrymore Senior Living is a new community in Kansas City opening in fall 2025, found at 8400 North Marston Avenue, which sits close to the Zona Rosa shopping district and St. Luke's North Hospital, and the place will have 164 residences across independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with 100 apartments for independent seniors, 46 suites for assisted living, and 18 units for memory care, so older adults can move in and change care levels if their needs change, and everyone's got some options because there are different unit sizes from studios up to two-bedroom apartments all with kitchens and their own laundry in independent living. There's a big focus on comfort and dignity here, as folks in assisted living or memory care can get help with daily jobs - like bathing, dressing, managing medicine, plus nurse stations are nearby for staff to keep care updated, and memory care units come with safer features like walk-in showers and locking cabinets, and memory care residents get meals, therapies, and a setup that tries to keep confusion down and prevent anyone from wandering. Families who need a break or extra help can get temporary respite care services, and home care's possible too, staffed by trained aides.
The environment feels homey and laid-back, which is helped by the lodge-style building and all kinds of social spaces, and there's stuff to do every day because the amenities include a swimming pool, fit center, game room, movie theater, beauty shop, and a fitness area, along with areas for groups to gather, so nobody's stuck alone unless they want to be, plus it's pet-friendly, with full Wi-Fi and handicap accessibility. Meals get served restaurant-style in The Underground Restaurant or at the 24-hour bistro, and chefs and meal planners try to keep the menu balanced and tasty; residents also get transportation if they need rides, concierge and housekeeping help, and lots of weekly events, so there are plenty of things for everyone from card games to swimming to fitness classes, and there's a resident portal so families can check updates. The Barrymore makes it a point to offer care and work to all kinds of people no matter their faith, background, or other personal facts. Memory care residents have extra safety measures and life stations, which are set up to bring back memories about old routines and jobs.
The place is about 174,000 square feet, with spaces for groups to gather for movies, games, or meals, and there's a lounge and social rooms for meeting neighbors. People can personalize extra care from trusted service providers if they want, which means more flexibility for health needs or daily help. There's a dedicated Senior Living Director who helps handle services and life in the community, and for anyone thinking about moving, there's a temporary information center at 214 NE Barry Road where you can walk in or set a tour to get a look around, either in person or online through the website, and folks can keep an eye on construction progress through a camera feed. Over the years, The Barrymore's already been recognized for quality and friendliness, and it tries to offer a place where older adults have a safe, engaging, and comfortable home, with a wide choice of amenities, programs, and compassionate staff who aim to treat everyone with respect.
