McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Assisted Living is a renowned, family-owned senior living community known for its excellent supportive care, refined apartments, and an array of top-tier services and amenities. Residents experience a comfortable, safe, and thoughtfully designed environment that supports their needs today and adapts to accommodate their future requirements. The community offers a full continuum of care, ensuring that residents can move seamlessly between levels of support including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Assisted Living Plus, Rehabilitation Services, Memory Care, and Long-Term Skilled Care as their needs evolve.
Dining at McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff is a daily highlight, with culinary excellence taking center stage. Residents enjoy everything from complimentary continental breakfasts to upscale meals crafted from fresh ingredients, with menus that cater to various dietary requirements, such as low sodium, heart healthy, and sugar free options. The community places importance on making every meal both nutritious and delicious, ensuring the dining experience is something residents can look forward to each day.
The living accommodations at McCrite Plaza are spacious and elegant, with a variety of floorplans available to suit diverse preferences. Each apartment comes equipped with a full suite of kitchen appliances and includes all utilities, expanded cable, Wi-Fi internet, and regular housekeeping. The all-inclusive monthly rate covers numerous services and amenities: scheduled transportation, 24-hour emergency call service, weekly house cleaning, maintenance, lawn and snow removal, and assigned parking. Community spaces are inviting and designed to encourage engagement and relaxation, whether that's watching a favorite movie in the in-house theater, enjoying a game of cards or billiards in the City Lights Club—complete with stunning views of the Kansas City skyline—or unwinding on the patio.
Residents benefit from a comprehensive program of entertainment and leisure activities, lifelong learning classes, and access to an on-site health and wellness center. Additional conveniences include a bistro, on-site chapel, full-time program staff, space for family gatherings, concierge service, and an on-site barber and beauty salon. Healthcare is seamlessly integrated, offering access to professionals such as physicians and podiatrists right within the community, and nursing staff provide regular wellness checks and personalized care as needed.
For those who require higher levels of assistance, Assisted Living Plus bridges the gap between traditional Assisted Living and Long-Term Skilled Nursing Care. Residents in this program receive care in a private suite equipped with a personal bathroom, adjustable bed, and recliner, along with additional support such as medication administration, bathing assistance, wound care, dining assistance, palliative, and hospice care. Memory Care at McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff is specially designed for residents living with cognitive challenges, focusing on personalized programming that promotes independence and dignity. The Memory Care Neighborhood offers a secure, comfortable setting with features such as an expansive outdoor garden, four seasons sunroom, quiet spaces, sensory areas, and an open-air kitchen with anytime dining. Staff in this area are continuously trained in memory support to provide peace of mind for residents and their families.
Rehabilitation services are available for those recovering from illness, surgery, or injury, emphasizing holistic health—physical, mental, and emotional—for a smooth return home. Residents have access to state-of-the-art physical, occupational, and speech therapies, as well as specialized programs such as Synchrony Dysphagia Solution for swallowing disorders. Long-Term Skilled Care is provided in a homelike environment with 24-hour support, housekeeping, personal laundry, and restorative therapies, ensuring residents’ unique needs are met with compassion and expertise.
At McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Assisted Living, every aspect of life is thoughtfully curated to foster comfort, engagement, and well-being, resulting in a vibrant and supportive environment where residents truly feel at home. The commitment to personalized care and an exceptional lifestyle makes this community a sought-after choice for seniors seeking both independence and support in Kansas City.