Turning Point is an assisted living community and licensed residential care facility in Independence, MO, and is known as a board and care home type with 12 licensed beds and rooms. The facility has different living arrangements such as one-bedroom apartments, studio units, and shared living quarters, and offers independent living as well as retirement home options with housekeeping and on-site maintenance included. Senior residents have access to services like help with dressing, bathing, and mobility, along with care for Parkinson's disease, mealtime assistance, and full incontinence support, and there is a focus on memory care for both dementia and Alzheimer's. Residents have access to chef-prepared meals and a dementia-friendly menu, with individualized dining help and reminders for taking medications or using the bathroom for extra support, and an on-site dietitian helps make sure nutritional needs are met.
Turning Point has a broad set of amenities including a fitness section, organized arts and crafts, a library, a café, movie nights, beauty and barber shop, pharmacy services, private dining space, and a café as well, along with computer and internet access and walking paths for those who like to stay active, plus there are in-room emergency response systems for added safety. Residents can receive transportation services for appointments or outings and home health services for extra medical needs, and licensed and trained caregivers-including CNAs, LPNs/LVNs, and RNs-are on staff to manage care and create personalized treatment plans. The facility has easy access to places like one nearby park for outdoor time, four cafes, 17 restaurants, ten nearby physicians, and ten pharmacies, plus three places of worship and nearby theaters give opportunities for cultural and spiritual activities.
Turning Point provides a range of care options, including help with mental health and substance abuse recovery, with dedicated mental health services, therapy rooms, and relaxation spaces, and is known as a leading behavioral health provider for Eastern Jackson County and the Urban Core of Kansas City. The team supports both inpatient and outpatient care, as well as residential programs for long-term, non-acute care, and works to help individuals on their recovery journey. The community doesn't accept Medicare unless certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, so payment is private except in certain certified cases. Families often find peace of mind knowing there's a strong focus on comprehensive health, recovery care, and support for physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being, all in a smaller home-like setting where each resident is known.
