Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care of Kansas City

Hospice and palliative care serving the KC metro from Lenexa, KS. In-home and facility-based end-of-life care on both sides of the state line.

Kansas regulatory information

Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care of Kansas City 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.

Lenexa location & hospital context

Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care of Kansas City is located in Lenexa, Johnson County, KS. Nearby hospitals include The University of Kansas Health System, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, 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 hospice in Lenexa

In 2026, Hospice in the Kansas City metro typically runs $24–$36/hr. The exact rate at Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care of Kansas City depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.

How to evaluate Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care of Kansas City

The strongest predictors of care quality at a senior-care community aren't in the brochure. Ask the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio (daytime numbers hide the real picture), staff turnover rate over the past year, and how long the administrator has been in place. Ask what care needs would force a move-out and how the care plan is reviewed. Walk the halls during a meal and an activity — notice whether residents are engaged. Verify the state license and inspection history through the facility's 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?

Other licensed hospice agencies in the Kansas City metro

• Heartland Hospice of Kansas City — Kansas City, MO
• Compassus Hospice of Kansas City — Overland Park, KS