Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) — Kansas City, MO
| Provider | Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation |
|---|---|
| License type | Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) (MO DHSS-licensed) |
| City | Kansas City, MO 64106 |
| Address | 1500 State Ave |
| Licensed capacity | 96 beds |
| License # | MO-SNF-NF-0013 |
| License status | Licensed – Skilled Nursing Facility (RSMo Ch. 198) |
| County / State | Jackson County, MO (Missouri) |
Short-term rehab and long-term skilled nursing in Kansas City MO. Missouri-side facility licensed by MO DHSS under RSMo Ch. 198.
Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation 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.
Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation 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, Skilled Nursing in the Kansas City metro typically runs $7,200–$10,500/mo. The exact rate at Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation 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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