WESTCHESTER VILLAGE OF LENEXA

After touring many, many senior care facilities, Westchester Village is at the top of my list. It begins with the cozy feeling when you enter. A coffee bar area to your left, reception to you right and a small harth area ahead. They offer the full continuum of care with the exception of memory care, for which they have a sister company in Overland Park. (The name escapes me) The rooms have a great floor plan, spacious compared to others I visited. Out of the 7 I have visited, Westchester had the most residents out and about, from playing bingo, doing puzzles together, sitting and reading a newspaper, coming and going from walks and errands- and that is saying a lot since it is the smallest facility I toured! It is very cozy with lots of shared spaces for gathering and activities. Along with what appears to be a vibrant community, we met several sweet residents who were gracious enough to allow us to she their apartments. A big plus for my dad who still drives is that there is an underground parking garage, which you simple take the elevator down to and you are right there. He has an “indoor” car, we joke and with Midwest winters, the thought of having to walk outside with the potential for ice/snow to get to a garage was worrisome. Additionally, some notable points- it is SO CLEAN! You won’t smell a thing anywhere! And I toured rehab the last time. Not a single smell. Many residents have lived there since it opened 12 years ago and they boast 3 centurions with something like 60 rooms between independent and assisted living. All in all, I would be happy for this to be where my dad calls home. Hope this helps others on the hunt!

Worst experience I’ve ever had My 95 year-old father was placed there for short term rehab after a broken hip. He was treated just like any other resident with no regard for his pain or his fall risk. Right before he was ready to get released to go back home with full-time care they had an Agency fill-in person who allowed him to fall and he broke his other hip. No remorse just said “people fall in nursing homes” Very bad experience long wait times for care rude. Caregivers.. With that being said, the full-time staff and the rehab facility and physical therapists were wonderful. Unfortunately, when you’re always staffing for budget, you have a lot of people who should not be there…

I am a widow, getting older, but for the most part, in fairly good health. Still, my children thought we should check out some retirement homes for the time I chose to move. We wanted to see what was available, what amenities, services and comforts were offered. Most importantly, it needed to be a place where I would feel comfortable, be happy and at home. Of those we visited, Westchester Village of Lenexa immediately appealed to me. Besides what one expects in day-to-day living, the 'extras' would cover many of the additional needs which might arise for anyone Since that first visit, I have made appointments to take other friends so they can see where I am planning to move. It took no time for any of them to recognize what a special place Westchester is. I see and absorb 'new' features every time. Anne Edmondson Barbour

I have never had to find a nursing/rehab facility before, and I read the reviews and took others opinion before having my mom come here. I am glad we made this choice. She was here for 3 weeks getting PT/OT therapy after she had a pacemaker put in. The room was very nice, they kept it clean, and made it feel like she was at home. They accommodate you with everything you need to may your stay comfortable. She was able to choose from a menu of several options for each meal. Everyone came together at the same time to eat. If my mom every got hungry in between meals that had a basket of snacks and fresh fruit that she could have. My mom said the food was really good. Especially the soup! My sister, brother and I would come visit and we were treated with the up most respect and kindness. The caretakers/nurses always asks if there was anything we needed. Everyone was so polite, kind, gracious, helpful, & compassionate. There are activities every day that my mom could participate in. The living room area had a big TV where she was able to watch the Chiefs win the Superbowl! If you are thinking about having a loved one stay for any amount of time, I would highly recommend this place.

Very impressed. Spacious hallways, gathering areas. Cozy kitchen and dining area. Modern and clean