My Wife and I where guest at the Stories Restaurant in Lees Summit for Lunch this past Friday. We…read morehave to mention that the lunch was excellent, but what really stood out was the service. Amber our server what really excellent, Prompt, very cordial. She had the prettiest smile on a gorgeous face that could not be duplicated. I say this as it wasn't just present during the service. As she walked around it stayed there. It was the sign of a very happy employee who just made sure that everything was perfect. If I were her employer I'd be honored.

last year I stopped in at a local pharmacy near JKV, and an employee berated me because I worked at…read moreJKV. She told me they (JKV ) directly contributed to the death of her father. At that time, I really didn't understand, and thought it was probably all in her head but after working 2 years there, and seeing how management encourages and supports a hostile , incompetent, and bullying work environment, I now see that she was more than likely telling the truth.

My brother has been in JKV Assisted Living, JKV rehab and now he's been in JKV Care Center for many…read moremonths. He has received excellent care from all 3 areas. John Knox has a great reputation in the Lee's Summit community for a reason. All social workers, directors of nurses, nursing staff, housekeeping, maintenance and cafeteria workers go above and beyond in the good care they provide. And it's all because they care. I've not been shy about expressing my brother's needs and my concerns. I always receive kindness and appropriate action from everyone. My family is very blessed that JKV is caring for my brother. Sincerely, Debbie Brummel

DON'T BUY IN... Save your money and keep your future options open…read more Independent Living at John Knox Village is very satisfying for most residents. On the surface, the atmosphere and grounds are very inviting and conveniently located near shopping areas. As time moves on, however, and assisted living and/or nursing care become necessary, the risk is high that the policies and conditions will disappoint. For example, transportation and activities at the Assisted Living facility, once plentiful, have diminished over the years. The Skilled Nursing Unit at the Care Center, especially Long Term Care, is delinquent with missing medication dosages, very long wait times for call buttons, and high staff turnover, resulting in confusion of dosages and patients. Hearing aids? Staff is commonly not aware of how to insert them or the need to change batteries. Weekends are especially devoid of clinical help. Administration operates on the bottom dollar. They squander resources needed for reforms and additional help so they can build and market to attract new residents. Instead of buying in and paying for future care in the Care Center, parents should carefully invest that money so that they can move to another facility should they become unhappy. Buying in is like buying futures in the market; it is gambling that the future care will meet the needs. The sales pitch is seductive, promising great things that simply do not meet reality. There are PROS: amazing volunteers, without whom JKV would be truly substandard, and the residents, who are very sweet and friendly.

My sisters and I have been so happy about the care our mother is getting here at Jefferson. All the…read morestaff have been so friendly and helpful in making the transition from independent living to long term care. The quarterly meetings help us keep track of where our mother is in her early stages of dementia. We have been there at various times of the day, which I recommend to anyone who is facing this same decision for any facility. This field doesn't pay what it should to these individuals who choose this work so I appreciate their patience and kindness that shows up on a daily basis.

I am so happy I came to check this place out myself and did not rely on the reviews. Much better…read morethan higher rated ones near. The staff is incredible! Nurses; CJ, Shay, Shafina and all! CNAs: Both Michelles & Jo, plus more, PT Stephanie & Ted, the OT, speach, Wound nurse Tiffany, Cafe Suzi and Mansy, Front office Carol & Crystal, and so so so many more are absolutely incredible! Be understanding patient and kind and you'll get that and more back. Even the residents are a pleasure to interact with. We are so relieved and blessed to have Mom here! She loves it and is healing everyday.

The worst Senior Skilled Nursing facility. We had our Mom…read morethere and the staff and food were terrible. Consider other facilities before you go to this one.

I recently had a difficult placement situation moving a friend from a Kansas City, MO assisted care…read morefacility to one in Oshkosh, WI. She had been abandoned by her family and wanted to move back where she grew up. She did not have a picture ID or a birth certificate so flying her home was impossible as TSA would not have let her board a plane. With the help of Care Patrol of Appleton, WI, we contacted Ron Braun at Care Patrol KCMO. Ron made multiple visits to see her and arranged for her to move out of her Kansas City facility. He volunteered to drive her half way to Oshkosh to Iowa City, IA where I met him. He packed her belongings into his SUV and then drove her to Iowa City and then right back home, a 10 hour trip for him!!!! Afterwards, he arranged for her assisted care apartment to be cleaned out. To say this was above and beyond the call of duty is an understatement. The sacrifice and care Ron demonstrated to us was incredible. Needless to say, my friend, her new assisted care facility, and I were simply blown away by what Ron did. Thank God for Ron Braun and Care Patrol KCMO. Do not hesitate to contact them for assisted care or nursing home placement needs. I gave them 5 stars only because that's the maximum rating, they deserved 10 stars!

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