John Knox Village Care Center, located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, is a facility specializing in nursing-home care. As part of the greater John Knox Village community, it offers a continuum of care that includes skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, and memory care, allowing residents to transition through different levels of support as their needs change. The facility aims to cater to a wide range of care requirements by providing services such as hospice, respite care, and onsite rehabilitation that includes physical, occupational, recreational, and speech therapy. Additionally, residents have access to a chapel, a barber/beauty salon, and a wellness program as part of their comprehensive care plan.
John Knox Village Care Center's rehabilitation services have been enhanced recently to include advanced therapy technologies, focusing on personalized care plans tailored to each resident's specific needs. However, feedback from residents and families suggests challenges in the general quality of care and management, such as reported neglect, inefficiencies in handling medical emergencies, delayed assistance, and inadequate attention to daily necessities like timely medication and meal services. Despite these challenges, some staff members' dedication and compassion are noted, though staffing issues and management concerns often overshadow these efforts. Facility conditions have been criticized for being outdated and poorly maintained, with criticisms about hygiene further impacting the residents' living environment. Leadership attention may be required to address these systemic issues to improve the overall quality of life for residents.
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 $4,314. 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.