1 / 10Families describe a mostly positive experience at Avenue 81, praising the responsive staff, quality dining, and range of activities for both independent and assisted living residents. A few reviewers note occasional operational hiccups, most notably around communication during illness outbreaks within the community.
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Avenue 81 will redefine the way you think about retirement living. As a luxury senior living community, Avenue 81 provides all the modern services and amenities of an upscale resort with no upfront buy-in. Plus, we’re conveniently located just steps away from the many restaurants and shops of Downtown Overland Park.
But that’s not all. Residents of Avenue 81 can also rest easy knowing they have priority access to world-class assisted living care, should it ever be needed. With the combination of location, convenience and care, Avenue 81 is truly an innovative senior living option for those who want to enjoy retirement to the fullest.
Avenue 81 Independent Living offers beautiful, active senior apartment homes with terrific services and world-class amenities – but with no big buy-in! Our luxurious, new independent living community offers resort-like services and amenities including:
• Weekly housekeeping and linen service
• Gourmet, farm-to-table dining at our on-site restaurant, Mosaic
• Security monitoring
• Interior & exterior maintenance provided
• Scheduled transportation
• Movie theater
• Snow removal
• Lifestyle enrichment activities
• And much more!
What is Assisted Living?
Assisted living is for seniors who need a little assistance with day to day activities, but do not need clinical care. For many seniors, this simply means help with managing their medications, and other support. Assisted living is a casual and comfortable setting where each resident selects an private apartment home and furnishes it with their own belongings and artwork.
In addition to medication management, Avenue 81 Assisted Living also offers farm-to-table dining, scheduled transportation services and social activities. In assisted living, our goal is to help seniors enjoy each day to the fullest.
We understand finding the right care solution for yourself or a loved one can be stressful, and we’re here to help. Our team can give you information and answer your questions so you can make the best decision possible. Call us at 913-278-0987 to schedule a tour or learn more about assisted living.
Avenue 81 Senior Living offers Downtown Overland Park residents quality independent and assisted living in the city setting they know and love. Unlike other options, Avenue 81 offers independent and assisted living options under one roof, so no matter what needs arise – our team will be able to meet them. Avenue 81 offers both of the following care levels:
Independent Living – Perfect for the active senior looking for like-minded companions and a lifestyle free of cooking, cleaning, and yardwork.
Assisted Living – Perfect for residents who need a little help with daily activities, mobility or medication monitoring.
Luxury Senior Living With No Buy-In
Avenue 81 Senior Living has all the perks luxury senior living communities without the upfront buy-in. Here are just a few of the benefits our residents enjoy:
Farm-to-Table Dining. Both our independent and assisted living residents enjoy farm-t0-table, restaurant-style dining. Avenue 81 Senior Living is the only senior living community in the area to offer this delicious benefit. Residents love our dining program and we invite you to join us for a meal and a tour anytime. Just call 913-278-0987 to set up your tour and tasting of Avenue 81.
Weekly Housekeeping & Flat Linen Service. All our senior living residents enjoy weekly housekeeping services as well as flat linen service. In assisted living, our staff even provides residents with personal laundry service.
Interior & Exterior Maintenance. Perhaps the biggest benefit of senior living is that everything is fully maintenance-free! Our senior living residents never have to worry about HVAC upkeep, plumbing, roof repairs, exterior painting or any of the other headaches that can come from home ownership. Here, the interior and exterior maintenance is fully provided by our friendly staff.
Scheduled Transportation. In addition to housekeeping and maintenance-free living, our residents really appreciate our car service.
Beautiful Courtyard. The Avenue 81 Senior Living courtyard is quickly becoming a favorite feature amongst our senior living residents. Select independent and assisted living apartment homes have views of our lush, green courtyard. The courtyard includes a putting green, water stream, raised vegetable and herb gardens and ample space for sitting and relaxing. The courtyard is completely private and reserved only for our residents and their guests.
Multiple Common Areas. Both our independent and assisted living neighborhoods have ample spaces to sit and converse, play a game or have coffee with friends and neighbors. These community spaces are beautiful, comfortable and spread throughout our lovely senior living community.
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Courtney K
Apr 2026
Please pass this general feedback to anyone who may be driving the dark sedan with your name painted on the sides : slow down in the horseshoe parking lot and absolutely do not accelerate towards pedestrians crossing. Absolutely nuts when I was crossing at a normal speed before they zipped around the corner. Next time, I will give the exact date and time so the specific driver is held accountable.
Denise Smerchek
Feb 2026
I am very pleased with my decision to move to Avenue 81. The staff and residents are welcoming, and the food is excellent. The building is well-maintained, and maintenance requests are handled promptly. Transportation is available for excursions, and there are many activities to choose from, allowing me to be as social as I wish. Weekend movies in the theatre and weekly Happy Hours in the Pub are highlights. Did I mention the excellent food? I encourage you to schedule a tour to discover the many additional amenities available.
Barbara McCormick
Dec 2025
Settling our mother into Avenue 81 has been a seamless process. She is meeting new people and making friends. The staff are responsive to her maintenance requests and the meal staff are supportive of her food choices.
Amy Goodnow
Feb 2025
Very nice facility - currently have two family members living there in assisted living, one on in-home hospice within the Avenue 81 facility. Staff is responsive and friendly. My complaint is the seeming complacency/lack of communication around infectious illnesses circulating throughout the facility. There were multiple documented cases of Covid in December 2024 and currently, multiple known cases of Norovirus that have spread within and outside the facility to multiple visitors yet there is no communication. Hoping this is taken more seriously for residents and visitors as it's not ideal to be sick and unable to visit for 1-2 weeks when you have a parent on hospice, not to mention downright dangerous for some of the residents.
Philip Heintzelman
Jul 2024
We have tremendous confidence in Nick and his team at Avenue 81. We moved Dad after a tour of the entire community and it has been a very good experience. We encourage other families to give their loved one a tour and stay for lunch to see if the Avenue 81 Community is a fit.
Avenue 81 Assisted & Independent Living offers Assisted Living and Independent Living.
Avenue 81 Assisted & Independent Living is located at 8055 Metcalf Ave in Overland Park, Kansas.
Families describe a mostly positive experience at Avenue 81, praising the responsive staff, quality dining, and range of activities for both independent and assisted living residents. A few reviewers note occasional operational hiccups, most notably around communication during illness outbreaks within the community.
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