The Oaks

    5550 Noland Rd, Kansas City, MO 64133
    • Assisted Living

    Respected and comfortable; responsive staff

    I feel respected and very comfortable here. The staff and nurses are knowledgeable, kind, and responsive-always on top of things and quick to resolve issues. The activities director is fabulous and keeps things lively; I never feel treated like a child.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    2.93·(14)

    Overall rating

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

      2.2
    • Staff

      2.7
    • Meals

      2.9
    • Amenities

      2.9
    • Value

      2.9

    Pros

    • Compassionate nursing staff
    • Knowledgeable clinical staff
    • Engaging, resident-centered activities program
    • Respectful, person-centered interactions
    • Responsive issue-resolution and maintenance follow-up
    • Comfortable accommodations

    Cons

    • Chronic staffing shortages and high turnover
    • Inadequate evening and night coverage
    • Medication-administration and pharmacy-safety process gaps
    • Inconsistent staff conduct and communication standards
    • Sanitation and pest-control deficiencies
    • Aging facility infrastructure and maintenance backlogs
    • Security and surveillance shortfalls
    • Management instability and weak operational oversight
    • Regulatory compliance and quality-control gaps

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews describe a facility with a mixed operational profile: several families praise the direct-care workforce for being kind, attentive, and knowledgeable, and they highlight an active, resident-focused activities program that supports engagement and dignity. At the same time, the facility appears to struggle with systemic operational issues that affect reliability and safety. Prospective residents and families should weigh the strengths of the frontline staff and programming against ongoing operational concerns and verify recent remediation efforts before making decisions.

    Care and clinical oversight receive both positive and negative comments. Many reviewers emphasize compassionate, competent nursing and caregiving staff who are described as responsive and attentive to residents' needs. However, there are consistent indications of medication-administration problems and process gaps that have led to dispensing errors and mix-ups; these issues suggest the need for stronger medication-safety protocols, clearer pharmacist and nurse coordination, and better staff training and supervision.

    Staffing and management are central concerns. Reviews note persistent shortages, difficulty retaining evening and night staff, and frequent managerial turnover. That pattern produces thin coverage on lower-staffed shifts, single-staffing episodes, and uneven service continuity. There are also comments about the tone and conduct of some staff members; while many staff are described as respectful, other accounts raise concerns about communication standards and staff behavior that warrant direct inquiry during a visit.

    Facilities, cleanliness, and safety are areas where reviewers reported problems as well as ongoing remediation. Items raised include sanitation and pest-control concerns in resident areas, aging building systems, unsecured access and limited surveillance, and visible maintenance needs; some reviewers also noted that pest-control treatments and repairs were underway. There is mention of regulatory involvement, including health-department action, followed by corrective measures—this indicates both compliance shortfalls and subsequent remediation activity that should be clarified with facility leadership and regulators.

    Daily life aspects such as activities are a clear relative strength: an engaged activities director and lively programming are repeatedly noted, and residents report being treated with dignity in social settings. Reviews provide little detailed information about dining quality or menu variety; families should request sample menus, observation of a meal, and information on special-diet handling during a tour.

    Overall, the pattern is one of capable and caring frontline caregivers operating within a facility that has notable operational weaknesses. Recommendations for families: ask for documentation of recent regulatory findings and corrective actions, review medication-safety protocols, inquire about staffing ratios and night-shift coverage, tour resident rooms and bathrooms for cleanliness and pest-control measures, and speak directly with the activities director. Confirming current staffing stability and management commitments will be key to assessing whether the positive aspects described by families are sustainable.

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    Location

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    The Oaks is located at 5550 Noland Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64133.

    About The Oaks

    The Oaks, part of the Carmel Oaks Living Center at 5550 Noland Road in Kansas City, MO, is a well-kept senior living facility that offers different levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The Oaks has 62 licensed beds and gives residents many living options, like one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, with kitchens or kitchenettes in the rooms for those who want to make simple meals. Residents can keep small pets and sometimes even get visits from other animals, which brings some joy and comfort. The community has dedicated areas for residents-like indoor common spaces and a common fireplace-for socializing, relaxing, or joining in games and activities.

    There's a focus on compassionate care, serving seniors who might need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, or moving about, and insurance of staff being there all the time. Staff can help with medication, diabetes care (including insulin checks), and transferring from bed to wheelchair, though there have been some problems with missed medication and staff being rude or acting unhelpful at times, which has left some residents feeling disrespected and concerned about reliability. Still, many staff members have made extra efforts to brighten residents' days, making people feel welcome and cared for, and bringing a sense of community where neighbors are encouraged to look out for one another.

    There are amenities like a fitness center, swimming pool, gym, on-site café and restaurant, high-speed internet, and plenty of spaces for arts, crafts, and group activities. The Oaks offers nutritious meals three times a day made from good quality ingredients, and there's support with laundry, housekeeping, and room maintenance, making it easier for residents to keep up with chores. Residents also have access to community-organized events, off-site activities, and programs that help them stay mentally and physically engaged, with devotional services available off-site for spiritual support.

    The Oaks is close to cafes, parks, pharmacies, grocery stores, doctors, restaurants, theaters, and hospitals, so it's convenient for outings or medical visits. The facility has special care for those with Alzheimer's or diabetes and includes long-term care for those who need it. Emergency and non-emergency safety services are available, with some programs giving advice on crime prevention and fostering a secure environment. The Oaks doesn't take Medicare unless the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have certified it. The facility is well-maintained for comfort, and while some things could be improved-like handling medication and treating all residents respectfully-it plays an important role in caring for older adults and giving their families some peace of mind.

    People often ask...

    The Oaks offers assisted living.

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    The full address for this community is 5550 Noland Rd, Kansas City, MO 64133.

    No, The Oaks 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 numberjackson-kansas-city-oaks-the
    Facility typeResidential Care Facility I
    Capacity62 residents
    LicenseeTALL TIMBERS, LLC

    Inspection Reports

    14

    Reports

    56

    Citations

    7

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    27 Oct 2025Complaint
    Found deficiencies addressing 24-hour protective oversight, abuse reporting, and resident funds handling and accounting.
    26 Jun 2025Licensure
    Found multiple deficiencies related to fire safety, emergency planning, and building standards.
    27 May 2025Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in electrical wiring maintenance/inspection, room cleanliness, walls/ceiling maintenance, and discharge notification requirements.
    • 19 CSR 30-82.050
    25 Oct 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies cited after the complaint investigation.
    08 Apr 2024Licensure
    Identified deficiencies related to emergency lighting, waste disposal, oxygen storage, building construction and maintenance, and electrical wiring.
    04 Aug 2023Complaint
    Found rooms not neat, orderly and cleaned daily.
    06 Mar 2023Licensure
    Found deficiencies related to fire safety, waste disposal, and electrical wiring practices.
    03 Jan 2023Complaint
    Identified a deficiency that rooms were not neat, orderly and cleaned daily.
    08 Feb 2022Licensure
    Identified that petty cash funds held for residents were not maintained separately from the facility's funds.
    20 Jan 2022Licensure
    Identified deficiencies in fire safety separation, emergency lighting, and electrical wiring/inspection requirements.
    13 Feb 2020Licensure
    Found deficiencies related to fire safety and hazard protection, including issues with extinguishers, drills, exits, smoke sections, sprinklers, emergency lighting, and trash disposal.
    29 Jan 2020Complaint
    Found no deficiencies cited during the second site visit and complaint investigation.
    01 Mar 2019Complaint
    Found no licensure deficiencies.
    08 Feb 2019Licensure
    Found deficiencies in several life-safety systems, including exits and stairways, fire alarms, smoke-sectioning, sprinklers, emergency lighting, and electrical wiring.

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