Morningside Place Memory Care is a specialized senior care facility located in Overland Park, Kansas. The community is dedicated exclusively to memory care, serving residents living with Alzheimer's disease and various forms of dementia. Morningside Place operates as a secured community, with continual supervision and safety measures in place to support residents who experience memory loss and associated cognitive challenges. The facility provides a purpose-built environment designed to accommodate the unique needs of memory care residents, featuring secured indoor and outdoor walking paths, common spaces for engagement, and communal areas such as a barber/beauty salon.
Care and medical support at Morningside Place Memory Care include comprehensive memory care services with individualized care plans tailored to each resident’s evolving needs. The staff is trained to provide specialized support for activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Diabetes care and medication management are available, ensuring residents receive supervision and support for their medical regimens. The community addresses incontinence care needs and provides ambulatory support for individuals with mobility limitations.
To cultivate engagement and well-being, Morningside Place offers structured social, recreational, and fitness programs—such as clubs, chair yoga, and other group activities—encouraging residents to maintain physical activity and cognitive stimulation. Activities are adapted for those with memory challenges to promote participation and social connection. The facility’s secure environment features indoor and outdoor walking paths for safe wandering and exercise. Residents have access to on-site amenities including beauty and barber services. All services and programs are delivered in English.
Review feedback indicates that families and residents generally report positive experiences relating to care quality and staff approach at Morningside Place Memory Care. Many describe the team as patient, compassionate, and attentive to individual needs, contributing to an environment where residents feel safe and supported. The facility is frequently reported as clean, bright, and welcoming, with a variety of engaging activities. Family members have noted that care plans are responsive to changing health needs and that the management takes action when concerns are raised.
Some concerns are noted around communication—particularly regarding updates about medication management and room assignments—as well as occasional shortfalls in staffing levels and staff training, especially for those residents with advanced dementia symptoms. A small number of reviewers also mention issues related to billing practices during short-term stays or when a resident’s needs exceed facility capability. While the overall environment receives positive remarks for aesthetics and staff warmth, feedback also notes that the setting may feel clinical to some, and there are occasional questions about professionalism.
Overall, Morningside Place Memory Care offers a focused environment for individuals with dementia, blending specialized support with safety features and engagement programs to serve memory care residents and their families. Personal visits to the community are recommended to determine suitability for specific needs.
Costs at this community start at $4,300 and range up to $6,953. The average price in the community is $5,626, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,327. The cost of memory care 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.