Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) — Kansas City, MO
Highland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is an agency-based (non-residential) skilled nursing provider in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri (MO) — on the Missouri side of the Kansas City metro. Below you'll find its license record, the Missouri regulatory and Medicaid context that governs it, typical skilled nursing costs in Kansas City, and care-type-specific questions to ask before you commit.
A skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour licensed-nurse care, either for short-term rehabilitation after a hospital stay or for long-term custodial care of complex medical needs. It fits someone who needs daily skilled nursing, wound care, or intensive therapy that assisted living cannot legally provide. Compare CMS Five-Star ratings and survey history closely.
| Provider | Highland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center |
|---|---|
| License type | Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) (MO DHSS-licensed) |
| City | Kansas City, MO 64131 |
| Address | 904 East 68th Street |
| Licensed capacity | N/A beds |
| License # | Verify on Missouri DHSS facility search |
| License status | Licensed – Skilled Nursing Facility (RSMo Ch. 198) |
| County / State | Jackson County, MO (Missouri) |
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Highland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center sits on the Missouri side of the Kansas City metro and is licensed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) (MO DHSS). Residential Care Facility (RCF) / Assisted Living license under RSMo Ch. 198.
Medicaid: Missouri residents who qualify for facility level of care may be eligible for MO HealthNet Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC). Because the Kansas City metro spans two states, the applicable program is set by the state the building is in — MO HealthNet MLTC governs this facility. Not all facilities accept Medicaid — confirm directly with the provider.
Cross-border note: Highland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is on the Missouri side, so it answers to MO DHSS (RSMo Ch. 198) and its Medicaid pathway is MO HealthNet MLTC — not the Kansas programs. If your family is comparing it against a Kansas-side option in Overland Park, Leawood, or Olathe, remember that an MO HealthNet MLTC approval does not carry over to KanCare across the state line.
Highland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is located in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO. Nearby hospitals include The University of Kansas Health System, Research Medical Center, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Truman Medical Centers.
The Kansas City metro is served by the Kansas City VA Medical Center for VA-enrolled veterans across both states. Veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for VA Aid & Attendance toward care costs regardless of which side of the state line they choose.
In 2026, Skilled Nursing in the Kansas City metro typically runs $7,200–$10,500/mo. The exact rate at Highland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.
What really tells you whether a community delivers good care never shows up in the brochure. Get the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio — daytime figures paper over the real story — then ask about turnover among caregivers this past year and how long the administrator has held the job. Two more questions matter: which care needs would trigger a move-out, and how often the care plan gets reviewed. Stroll the halls yourself while a meal or an activity is happening and watch whether residents look engaged. Finally, confirm the state license and inspection history with the facility's regulator — MO DHSS or KS KDADS.
Verify Highland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center's license and inspection history with MO DHSS — the Missouri-side regulator for this building — and confirm whether it accepts MO HealthNet MLTC before you rely on it. Because Highland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center sits in Kansas City, its nearest hospital backup is The University of Kansas Health System and Research Medical Center; ask how the community coordinates transfers and follow-up care with them.
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