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1301 Tullison Rd Kansas City, MO 64116 · Clay County

(816) 888-7930

All 23 nursing homes in Kansas City, MO (22 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare 56 certified beds For profit Continuing care retirement community

CMS certification number 265869 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Missouri average of 2.6. Inspectors issued 34 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 1 penalty, including $20,332 in fines, in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 3 out of 5; for long-term residents, 3 out of 5.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 5.86 hours per resident per day at McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility, above the Missouri median of 3.37 (US median: 3.72). About 0.73 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 5.33 hours, 9% below its all-week average. 56.3% of nursing staff left within a year (Missouri median 56.8%).

Nursing care per resident per day 5.86 hours
Above the Missouri median of 3.37 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.73 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 5.33 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 56.3% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 30% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds56
Residents per day 43 About 77% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Payment acceptedMedicare
Certified sinceMay 2018
Legal business nameMCCRITE PLAZA AT BRIARCLIFF LLC

Paying for care at McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility: Medicare and Medicaid

McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility is certified for Medicare but not Medicaid. It can provide short-term skilled nursing and rehab covered by Medicare Part A, but if long-term care is needed and Medicaid becomes the payer, a move to a Medicaid-certified home would be needed. 22 other homes in Kansas City accept Medicaid. Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in Missouri.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on April 24, 2026 and found 8 deficiencies, plus 3 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 34 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 34 citations at McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility across 8 inspection dates, 6 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on March 3, 2026. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (8) and resident rights (7). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors" (tag F0760, level G, March 3, 2026). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

April 24, 2026 · 8 citations

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)

EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)

EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)

EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)

EProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)

EEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)

DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)

March 3, 2026 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection

GEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Actual harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 1, 2026)

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 1, 2026)

December 2, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Complaint inspection · Past Non-Compliance

August 27, 2025 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection

GEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Actual harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2025)

July 11, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 8, 2025)

December 13, 2024 · 12 citations

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

EHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

EDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

EProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

EEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

EEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

EMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2025)

January 19, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 15, 2024)

March 23, 2023 · 8 citations

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2023)

FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2023)

EProperly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0568 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2023)

EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2023)

EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2023)

EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2023)

EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2023)

EHave enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0923 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2023)

Questions to ask on a tour of McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on March 3, 2026 under the rule on pharmacy service. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on December 13, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

1 penalty in the last three years, including $20,332 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Mar 3, 2026 Fine $20,332

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 2/5 2/5 4/5 3/5
August 2026 2/5 2/5 4/5 3/5
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Location

Hospitals near McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 2.6 mi
    Nkc Health North Kansas City
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 0m for patients treated and sent home
  • 5.6 mi
    Center for Behavioral Medicine Kansas City
    No ER listed in Medicare data
  • 5.6 mi
    Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill Kansas City
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 44m for patients treated and sent home

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Northland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Kansas City · 3.6 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 1/5 118 beds · Medicaid
Ignite Medical Resort Kansas City Kansas City · 4.2 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 2/5 90 beds · Medicaid
Linden Woods Village Gladstone · 5.0 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 4/5 40 beds · Medicaid
Parkview Healthcare Kansas City · 5.4 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 1/5 120 beds · Medicaid

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