The Ashton on the Plaza is a senior care facility located in Kansas City, Missouri, providing specialized memory care as its primary service, with additional assisted living support. The facility is designed to support individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, offering personalized assistance with daily living activities. A secure environment and spaces specifically designed to accommodate memory loss help ensure resident safety and comfort. The community features renovated common areas and updated accommodations as of 2023. Residents have access to chef-prepared meals, wellness and social activity programs, and scheduled transportation. The Ashton on the Plaza aims to meet both the medical and daily living needs of its residents in a clean, modern, and welcoming environment.
Care and medical support at The Ashton on the Plaza are comprehensive. The facility supports diabetes care by monitoring blood glucose levels, managing medications, and providing diet-appropriate meals. Residents with incontinence receive discreet and respectful incontinence care. The staff assists ambulatory residents as needed and offers full support for bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting when required. The facility specializes in memory care, offering tailored activities and programs designed for individuals with cognitive impairment, all within a secured community to prevent wandering. Access to medical specialists is available, including optometrists and podiatrists, and regular visits from massage therapists are provided. Medication management is carefully overseen by licensed staff. In addition to English, services are available in Spanish, ensuring communication needs are met for a diverse resident population.
Amenities support resident well-being and activity, including indoor and outdoor walking paths, a barber/beauty salon, fitness programs, and organized clubs and communities. Yoga and chair yoga classes are also provided to support physical mobility and relaxation. The environment includes spaces adapted for memory care needs, prioritizing resident dignity and engagement.
Transportation services at The Ashton on the Plaza include both complimentary transportation and transportation at cost, accommodating residents needing to attend medical appointments or wish to participate in off-site non-medical outings. This supports access to external health care providers and community events or errands, facilitating continued community engagement and medical care continuity.
Resident and family reviews frequently mention the community’s cleanliness, modern environment, and experienced, compassionate staff. Staff are recognized for providing attentive and respectful care, ensuring residents receive personal attention and assistance settling in. The well-rounded amenities and activity offerings support active, engaged lifestyles. Families also value the facility’s responsive approach to individual needs, including the accommodation of dietary restrictions. While staffing levels were noted as an area for continued improvement, recent management changes have reportedly led to optimism about service enhancements. The Ashton on the Plaza is known for its high standards of care and a positive, supportive atmosphere.
Costs at this community start at $4,795 and range up to $7,500. The average price in the community is $5,120, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,350. 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.
