Addington Place of Shoal Creek is a senior living community located in Kansas City, Missouri, offering a comprehensive range of care services including assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Situated in the Northland area near Shoal Creek Parkway and NE 83rd Street, the community benefits from a convenient suburban setting close to medical providers, shopping centers, and local parks.
The facility provides personalized support with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, emphasizing a resident-centered approach that respects each individual’s preferences and abilities. Clinical care services are robust and include specialized memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The memory care program features a secure environment designed to foster comfort and safety, incorporating evidence-based therapies, structured routines, and sensory-focused activities tailored to cognitive needs. Additionally, Addington Place offers regular visits from licensed podiatrists and other healthcare professionals, ensuring residents’ ongoing medical needs are met. Medication management is handled by trained staff, with electronic recordkeeping to help reduce errors and track resident health.
Residents enjoy a variety of amenities designed to promote wellness, engagement, and social connection. The community features inviting common spaces such as spacious living rooms, a fireside lounge, a beauty salon and barbershop, landscaped outdoor courtyards, walking paths, and a private dining room for family gatherings. Restaurant-style dining is a highlight, with three chef-prepared meals served daily in a bright, welcoming dining room. Menus are crafted to offer nutritious options and accommodate special dietary needs, and snacks are available throughout the day.
Wellness is supported through curated programs that focus on physical, cognitive, and emotional health. Residents can participate in daily exercise classes, group wellness programs, and on-site therapy services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The community calendar is filled with a wide range of social, cultural, and recreational activities—including arts and crafts, music therapy, gardening, book clubs, spiritual services, holiday events, and off-site excursions to local attractions.
Accommodations at Addington Place of Shoal Creek include private and companion suites, each equipped with accessible bathrooms, emergency response systems, and individual climate controls. Apartments are designed for comfort and safety, with housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services provided on a regular basis. Families are encouraged to personalize living spaces to make residents feel truly at home.
A unique feature of Addington Place is its commitment to intergenerational engagement, with regular visits from local school groups and volunteers, as well as pet therapy programs. The community also offers transportation services for medical appointments and local outings, helping residents remain connected to the broader Kansas City area.
Feedback from residents and families indicates a range of experiences. Many praise the dedicated staff for their compassionate care, attention to safety, and respectful approach to dementia care. The secure memory care neighborhood is often cited as providing a sense of peace and reassurance for families. However, there have been concerns raised in recent years regarding staffing shortages—especially in the memory care unit—management turnover, and occasional lapses in hygiene, response times, and food quality. Some families have also reported billing difficulties and concerns related to medication administration. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to visit the community, meet with current management, and ask detailed questions about staff training, care protocols, and service levels to ensure the community meets their specific needs. There have been no major recent public developments regarding the facility as of mid-2024.
Costs at this community start at $1,910 and range up to $5,700. The average price in the community is $4,000, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,293. The cost of assisted living 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.
