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Kansas City, MO

U.S. News Ratings
Population:	457,552
Crime:	High
Cost of Living:	Average
Health Care:	Comprehensive
Housing Price:	Low
Income:	Low

Nestled on the Kansas-Missouri border, Kansas City is the largest city in Missouri, with a population of almost 460,000. Known for its picturesque fountains and Civil War history, it's also a base for several large companies, including H&R Block, AMC Theatres, and Sprint Nextel in nearby Overland Park.

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Air quality [details]	98
Percentage of days where air quality is good [details]	92.0%
Number of doctors associated with the county [details]	67
Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles	7 / 52 / 60
America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles	2 / 3 / 3

Name	City/State	Ranked in America's Best Hospitals
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics	Kansas City , MO	Yes
Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill	Kansas City , MO	No
St. Luke's Hospital	Kansas City , MO	Yes
University of Kansas Hospital	Kansas City , KS	Yes
North Kansas City Hospital	North Kansas City , MO	No
Research Medical Center	Kansas City , MO	No
St. Joseph Medical Center	Kansas City , MO	No
Shawnee Mission Medical Center	Shawnee Mission , KS	No
Centerpoint Medical Center	Independence , MO	No
Providence Medical Center	Kansas City , KS	No
Overland Park Regional Medical Center	Overland Park , KS	No
Menorah Medical Center	Overland Park , KS	No
Liberty Hospital	Liberty , MO	No
Saint Luke's Northland Hospital	Kansas City , MO	No
Lee's Summit Medical Center	Lee's Summit , MO	No
St. Mary's Medical Center	Blue Springs , MO	No
Olathe Medical Center	Olathe , KS	No
Lawrence Memorial Hospital	Lawrence , KS	No

Name	City/State	Overall Rating	Medicare/Medicaid Participation
Myers Nursing & Convalescent Center	Kansas City, MO	2 out of 5 stars	Medicaid
Bishop Spencer Place, Inc, The	Kansas City, MO	4 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid
Clara Manor Nursing Home	Kansas City, MO	1 out of 5 stars	Medicaid
Plaza Manor	Kansas City, MO	2 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid
Summit, The	Kansas City, MO	2 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid
Senior Estates	Kansas City, MO	4 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid
Swope Ridge Geriatric Center	Kansas City, MO	1 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid
White Ridge Health Center	Lees Summit, MO	3 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid
Glennon Place Nursing Center	Kansas City, MO	1 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid
Maywood Terrace Living Center	Independence, MO	1 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid
Deaconess Specialty Care Center	Kansas City, MO	2 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid
Cedar Valley Health Center	Raytown, MO	1 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid
Hidden Lake Care Center	Raytown, MO	1 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid
Brighton Gardens Of Prairie Village	Prairie Village, KS	4 out of 5 stars	Medicare
Claridge Court	Prairie Village, KS	4 out of 5 stars	Medicare
Bridgewood Health Care Center	Kansas City, MO	2 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid
Highland Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Kansas City, MO	1 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid
Holmesdale Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Kansas City, MO	1 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid
Riverside Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Riverside, MO	1 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid
Life Care Center Of Kansas City	Kansas City, KS	2 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid
Medicalodges Kansas City	Kansas City, KS	1 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid
Medicalodges Post Acute Care Center	Kansas City, KS	1 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid
Carmel Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Independence, MO	1 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid
Rosewood Health Center	Independence, MO	2 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid
Armour Oaks Senior Living Community	Kansas City, MO	5 out of 5 stars	Medicare and Medicaid