Bishop Spencer Place, Inc. is a senior living community located in Kansas City, Missouri, offering a continuum of care that includes independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, and continuing care retirement communities. As part of the Saint Luke's Health System, the facility provides its residents access to an array of medical services. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid, participating in the Medicare program since November 7, 2003. Currently, the facility accommodates 51 occupants and ensures a robust array of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its residents.
At Bishop Spencer Place, residents have access to a wide range of care services including incontinence and ambulatory care, diabetes and memory care, as well as short-term rehabilitation services. The facility features a professional team of nurses who deliver medical support, although experiences have varied between the different units. While independent living has received positive feedback for its care, environment, and community activities, the skilled nursing and rehabilitation units have faced criticism for delayed response times to call buttons, inadequate staffing levels, and insufficient care, leading to preventable incidents. This has been highlighted in resident and family reviews, describing significant delays in critical care responses and communication issues within departments.
Bishop Spencer Place accommodates the needs of its residents with a barber/beauty salon on site, and offers laundry and dry cleaning services for convenience. Social engagement is encouraged through clubs and communities, enhancing the residents’ quality of life. The facility also provides continuous care options and resident or family counseling to ensure that supportive relationships are maintained. Despite concerted efforts by higher management to ensure diligence, operational challenges have indicated areas needing improvement, notably within skilled nursing care. The facility’s connection with Saint Louis University Hospital aids in providing comprehensive medical support, leveraging the wider resources of the hospital system.
Costs at this community start at $1,910 and range up to $6,110. The average price in the community is $4,010, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,288. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
