Licensed Hospice Agency — Kansas City, MO
| Provider | Heartland Hospice of Kansas City |
|---|---|
| License type | Licensed Hospice Agency (MO DHSS-licensed) |
| City | Kansas City, MO 64106 |
| Address | 1201 Walnut St Ste 1100 |
| Licensed capacity | N/A beds |
| License # | MO-HOS-0018 |
| License status | Licensed – Hospice Agency |
| County / State | Jackson County, MO (Missouri) |
Hospice and palliative care with a Kansas City MO office. Missouri-side agency licensed by MO DHSS. Serves Jackson, Clay, Platte and Cass counties.
Heartland Hospice 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.
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.
Heartland Hospice 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.
In 2026, Hospice in the Kansas City metro typically runs $24–$36/hr. The exact rate at Heartland Hospice of Kansas City depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.
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).
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