Kansas City, MO has 31 licensed assisted living providers listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $5,232/mo. That's below the Missouri state median by about 3%. Compare providers below, or request a personalized shortlist to start your search.
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Median monthly price, Kansas City
$5,232/mo
Typical range $4,565 – $5,926
● Kansas City $5,232 ○ National median $6,528
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Kansas City figures as of 2025. Method and sources below.
Modeled median costs for assisted living in Kansas City versus Missouri and a multi-state national aggregate. Figures are estimates, not quotes.
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The $6,097 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Kansas City's implied rate of about $32 an hour:
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. State-specific Medicaid waiver guides are coming soon.
Nearby: North Kansas City $3,988 · Avondale $3,988 · Randolph $3,988 · Blue Summit $3,988 · Northmoor $3,988
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A note on counting: we show 31 licensed assisted living providers listed for Kansas City proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.
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Kansas City has an estimated population of 510,612. About 73,248 residents (14%) are age 65 or older. Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri. The median household income is $69,166. Our directory currently lists 31 licensed assisted living providers in Kansas City. Estimated median cost in Kansas City is $5,232 per month, compared with $5,400 per month statewide in Missouri.
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Area Agency on Aging serving this city.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Aging & Disability Resource Center hub for this state.
VA Medical Center in Kansas City.
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We currently list 31 licensed assisted living providers in Kansas City, MO.
Kansas City's median assisted living cost is about 3% lower than the Missouri state median.
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Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, assisted living in Kansas City, MO costs $5,232/month (median).