John Knox Village

Kerry H 

on AplaceForMom

a year ago

Before moving in to JKV independent living and investing in long term care, staff were so attentive and full of helpful information and answers to the simplest of questions. Since living there for 3 months, where did all the helpful people go? Maintenance tickets get closed without being worked. Dial a Ride and Maintenance answer the phone with tone. The request to move a piece of furniture or hang a picture on the wall get ignored. I've attempted to get questions answered about the art room, to no avail. Now considering a m... read more

Anonymous 

on AplaceForMom

2 years ago

This community is another universe from where was living beforehand. But for "A Place for Mom" recommendation to check-it-out, I would never have conceived that I, financially, would ever been able to live here - because, in this area,the conventional wisdom is that it's very expensive. Turns-out I'm paying less than I was at my previous Senior Independent Living facility (which had degenerated over the more than five years there, to having such disregard for its residents, that it's conduct should, perhaps , be classified a... read more

George 

on AplaceForMom

6 years ago

We recently visited John Knox considering a house or villa. One of our concerns was having flexibility if we did not like living in a retirement community. Some CCRC’s in the Kansas City area have a policy that you get 100% of the entrance fee back if you move out within 6 months. Not John Knox. Their policy is that if you move out during the first year you get 85% of the entrance fee back. But, that 85% does not apply to the second person fee or the garage fee—you get none of that back. John Knox has many different plans: ... read more

jerry WADE 

on AplaceForMom

7 years ago

Rehab in care center was lacking quality staff & service.. Wouldn't recommend going there anytime. Overpriced for what you get in return. Over rated for sure. 

Unhappy family member 

on AplaceForMom

8 years ago

When you are paying nearly $100,000 per year to take care of a loved one it is hard to hear the many excuses short staffed etc etc when you can't get them to give a bath when requested after a week without one. Statutory requirement of a minimum two baths/showers a week can't seem to be met! Non profit yet thy can't seem to meet their responsibilities to care for their residents. Seems they can afford to advertise on television about their new facilities maybe they should invest in making their current one a place to be prou... read more

Anonymous 

on AplaceForMom

9 years ago

My mom bought in here. Cost $225K for a 2 BR 1.5 BA townhome. Current rent is $1800/mo with approximately mandatory monthly restaurant charge $200/mo. Rent increases about 3% annually, NOT told about this when she signed, NOT told they RENT to people who do not buy in. This place is NOT what it was sold to be.WAY overpriced! Finally, they currently are sending out requests for their elderly population to "protest our government" at a planning rally on Feb. 11/17. Sent out an email to all residents on JKV letterhead to attend... read more

Anonymous 

on AplaceForMom

9 years ago

My mother actually went with me to take a look at this community and she was right away not very impressed. She did not like all of the payment fees and how they had the packages set up. It was also too far from the rest of the family then she had liked so we just decided this was not the right for her and would look else where. 

Gertrude 

on AplaceForMom

9 years ago

DON'T BUY IN... Save your money and keep your future options open. Independent Living at John Knox Village is very satisfying for most residents. On the surface, the atmosphere and grounds are very inviting and conveniently located near shopping areas. As time moves on, however, and assisted living and/or nursing care become necessary, the risk is high that the policies and conditions will disappoint. For example, transportation and activities at the Assisted Living facility, once plentiful, have diminished over the years.... read more

Anonymous 

on AplaceForMom

10 years ago

A good place to take your loved one, just don't like the nurses on Sundridge Alzheimer's unit. The aides are great and truly care about your loved one and will go above and beyond for you.