Golden Oaks Healthcare sits at 8900 Parallel Parkway in Kansas City, Kansas, with 61 residents living in 70 beds, which means there's still room for more people if they're needing care as of May 1, 2025, and folks come here for many reasons, whether they're needing skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation after a hospital stay, help with daily activities, or just a place where they can live comfortably as they age, and while the place does carry a five-star rating in overall quality, health inspections, and quality measures, it's received multiple fines from Medicare and Medicaid for past issues, with fines adding up to over $125,000 since June 2022, and that gives folks something to think about, but on the other hand, it's still ranked above others in Wyandotte County and in the nearby area even though it doesn't match the average for Kansas nursing homes. The facility is part of the Ensign Group, which runs several healthcare locations, and it does a decent job staffing-wise, getting an average rating there, and helps people who are using Medicare or Medicaid, which means it's inspected regularly and offers a variety of services people might need as they get older, like skilled nursing for the very frail, assisted living for those who want help but still like having independence, and a secure memory care area designed for folks dealing with dementia.
The care team can help residents with transfers, bathing, getting dressed, or other activities of daily living, and there's around-the-clock supervision with a quick-call system if someone needs help in a hurry, plus they offer medication management, respite care, hospice, and home-based services for folks who would rather stay in familiar surroundings, which all means it's a sort of "Continuing Care Retirement Community" so residents can stay in the same community as their health needs change, though there is a buy-in fee to move in. There's a skilled nursing unit for people needing post-hospital rehab, and the rehab unit comes with showers, TVs, and phones, plus therapy from physical, occupational, or speech therapists to help regain movement, speech, or balance. Meal times are flexible, with a professional chef preparing restaurant-style dining, all-day options, and menus tailored for those with food allergies or diabetes.
Rooms are private or shared, with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning, and the community itself has outdoor areas, walking paths, a game room, library, fitness and activity rooms, a theater, a garden, and a spa, along with daily activities, fitness programs, and outings. Housekeeping, laundry, family support, move-in coordination, and even concierge service are handled by staff, and transportation gets arranged through the facility's vans. Residents looking for more independence can choose from different studio layouts in the assisted or independent living wings. For people living with memory loss, the secure memory care area gives personalized routines and engagement to maintain quality of life.
The facility aims to keep things comfortable and home-like, with places for residents to sit with visiting family or friends, and they promote a blend of healthcare and hospitality, with amenities like garden views, seasonal menus cooked with international techniques, and what some call a "resort-style" experience, even though there've been past problems with inspections. Golden Oaks keeps its information and room availability current online, answering questions and handling inquiries that come in from folks considering a move or families needing to find care right away for someone they love, and though the place isn't perfect, it does provide a full range of care levels, and people can continue living here if their needs change over time, which is important for a lot of older adults.
