Kingswood Senior Living Community

Kingswood Senior Living Community sits in Kansas City, Missouri, near I-435 and Wornall Road, offering a range of living options like independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home care, and residential care homes. The community has one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, studio units, villas, and single cottages, some of which are recently renovated, all with features like fully equipped kitchens, wall-to-wall carpeting, climate control, smoke detectors, and emergency call systems. Residents can feel at home with daily housekeeping, laundry, paid utilities, carports, and scheduled local transportation, which makes getting around much easier. Kingswood provides meals with special dining programs for vegetarian, vegan, and low or no sodium diets and has earned awards for Best Meals and Dining, Best Activities, and Most Friendly, so people mention friendly staff and good food quite often. There's a whirlpool indoor pool, Jacuzzi, banquet halls, and pet-friendly spaces, as well as a Health Care Navigator, full-time pastoral care, family forums, support groups, and a close-knit, social atmosphere, with programs covering social, health, educational, spiritual, and vocational needs. Some unique offerings are interdenominational worship services, weekly vespers, Bible studies, holiday parties, lunch excursions, and volunteer opportunities, and there's strong support for emotional and spiritual well-being. Kingswood's assisted living services help with tasks like bathing and dressing, while memory care supports people with Alzheimer's or dementia, using therapies and environment changes to prevent wandering and confusion. There's respite care and rehabilitation in a dedicated health center, plus a Life Plan Community structure where people can stay as their needs change, often at a discounted rate. The community has floor plan fit tools, move-in services, and a photo and video gallery online for families to explore, and residents often talk about how living here helps them feel connected and taken care of, with plenty of organized activities that encourage independence and friendship. Kingswood also accepts VA Aid and Attendance benefits for eligible veterans and spouses, and its average review score stands at 3.9 out of 37 reviews, showing a mix of opinions you'll want to consider.

Kingswood Senior Living Community is managed by Life Care Services.

Life Care Services (LCS), established in 1971 and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, stands as the nation's leading manager of full-service senior living communities and the largest not-for-profit senior living operator in the United States. With over five decades of experience, LCS manages more than 130 communities serving over 40,000 residents nationwide, specializing in Life Plan Communities (formerly known as Continuing Care Retirement Communities or CCRCs), as well as stand-alone assisted living, memory care, and rental communities.

The company's comprehensive approach encompasses operations management, marketing and sales support, health services, compliance, finance, human resources, risk management, strategic planning, and technology development. Through the LCS Family of Companies, they provide end-to-end solutions including development services, real estate private equity enterprises, insurance, national purchasing consulting, and in-home care services. Their innovative development projects feature amenity-forward designs, including cutting-edge elements like rooftop restaurants and microbreweries, demonstrating their commitment to evolving senior living experiences.

LCS's philosophy centers on purposeful living, where aging means adding experiences rather than giving up on them. Their hospitality-driven approach combines data-driven services with personalized care to strengthen teams, streamline workflows, and enhance resident experiences. Signature programs include Extraordinary Impressions, their employee culture initiative; Heartfelt Connections®, a nationally recognized memory care approach; Eversafe 360 senior safety protocols; and the Health & Wellness Navigation Program™ that provides personalized care plans addressing all aspects of well-being. The LCS Signature Experiences program infuses hospitality into every aspect of community life, creating rich, engaging experiences for residents and employees alike.

The company's excellence has earned unprecedented recognition, including being ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Independent Living Senior Living Communities by J.D. Power for six consecutive years (2019-2024), winning more independent living awards than any other brand in the J.D. Power U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Studies. Additionally, LCS received three awards from Top Workplace USA in 2023, reflecting their commitment to both resident care and employee satisfaction. As the fourth-largest operator of life plan and rental senior living communities nationwide, LCS continues to shape the future of senior living through innovation, excellence, and a deep commitment to empowering seniors to live their best lives.