Encompass Health Home Health of Kansas City

National home health agency with a Kansas City MO branch. Skilled nursing and therapy across the metro. Missouri-side agency licensed by MO DHSS.

Missouri regulatory information

Encompass Health Home Health of Kansas City sits on the Missouri side of the Kansas City metro and is licensed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) (MO DHSS). Residential Care Facility (RCF) / Assisted Living license under RSMo Ch. 198.

Verify this facility's license, inspection history, and any deficiency citations at the MO DHSS assisted-living license lookup →

Medicaid: Missouri residents who qualify for facility level of care may be eligible for MO HealthNet Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC). Because the Kansas City metro spans two states, the applicable program is set by the state the building is in — MO HealthNet MLTC 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.

Kansas City location & hospital context

Encompass Health Home Health of Kansas City is located in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO. Nearby hospitals include The University of Kansas Health System, Research Medical Center, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Truman Medical Centers.

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 home health in Kansas City

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

How to evaluate Encompass Health Home Health of Kansas City

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?

Other licensed home health agencies in the Kansas City metro

• Interim HealthCare of Kansas City — Overland Park, KS
• BrightSpring Health Services of Kansas City — Lenexa, KS