Brookdale Leawood

National Brookdale operator in Leawood, Johnson County KS. Assisted living and memory care. KDADS-licensed Adult Care Home.

Kansas regulatory information

Brookdale Leawood sits on the Kansas side of the Kansas City metro and is licensed by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) (KDADS). Adult Care Home license under K.A.R. 26-39.

Verify this facility's license, inspection history, and any deficiency citations at the KDADS provider directory →

Medicaid: Kansas residents who qualify for facility level of care may be eligible for KanCare. Because the Kansas City metro spans two states, the applicable program is set by the state the building is in — KanCare governs this facility. Not all facilities accept Medicaid — confirm directly with the provider.

Cross-border note: KC spans Missouri and Kansas. A facility's state determines both its licensing agency (MO DHSS under RSMo Ch. 198 vs. KS KDADS under K.A.R. 26-39) and its Medicaid pathway (MO HealthNet MLTC vs. KanCare). Eligibility does not transfer automatically across the state line.

Leawood location & hospital context

Brookdale Leawood is located in Leawood, Johnson County, KS. Nearby hospitals include AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, Research Medical Center.

The Kansas City metro is served by the Kansas City VA Medical Center for VA-enrolled veterans across both states. Veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for VA Aid & Attendance toward care costs regardless of which side of the state line they choose.

Typical cost of assisted living in Leawood

In 2026, Assisted Living in the Kansas City metro typically runs $2,900–$4,800/mo. The exact rate at Brookdale Leawood depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.

How to evaluate Brookdale Leawood

Staffing and transparency are the most important signals at any licensed community. Find out the awake-overnight staffing level, caregiver turnover, and the tenure of the administrator. Ask for an itemized, all-in monthly rate for your parent's specific care level, and what triggers a move to a higher-cost care tier. Visit more than once, unannounced, and check the license and inspection record with the state regulator (MO DHSS or KS KDADS).

Questions to ask on your tour

• What is the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio?
• How long have the administrator and head caregiver been in their roles?
• What care needs would require a resident to transfer to a higher level of care?
• How are medications managed, and how are errors tracked?
• What state license do you hold — MO DHSS (RSMo Ch. 198) or KS KDADS (K.A.R. 26-39) — and can I see the current certificate?
• What activities are offered seven days a week?
• How do you handle a resident fall or medical emergency at 2 a.m.?
• Can I visit unannounced after we've signed the residency agreement?
• Do you have any current state citations or enforcement actions?
• Do you accept Medicaid — MO HealthNet MLTC (Missouri) or KanCare (Kansas) — or VA Aid & Attendance?
• Because KC spans two states, which state's rules govern this specific building?

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