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Riverstone Retirement Resort

9000 N. Congress Avenue

4.6(60 ratings)· Kansas City average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Lease terms
Month-to-month rent, no buy-in fee required
Guest stays
Free guest suite stays at partner communities
Care flexibility
Residents can hire outside caregivers as needs grow
On-site therapy
In-house physical therapy and interim nursing services
Pet policy
Welcomes both cats and dogs

What Families Think

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Riverstone is a large all-inclusive independent living community in Kansas City that draws consistently high praise for its food, activities, and caring long-tenured staff, with many families describing it as a warm, resort-like home for aging parents over years-long stays. A smaller but notable set of reviews describe a rocky stretch under a particular management team, citing rudeness toward residents, service and food cutbacks, understaffing, and unresolved complaints to corporate.

What reviewers praise

  • Warm, attentive staff many call 'family'
  • Consistently praised chef-prepared meals and Sunday brunch
  • Full activity calendar: fitness classes, movies, live entertainment
  • Supports aging in place via third-party caregivers
  • Guest suites let family stay onsite for visits
  • Pet-friendly for cats and dogs

What reviewers flag

  • Several reviews describe a period of rude, dismissive management
  • Multiple reports of cost-cutting reducing food and snack quality
  • One report of understaffing and rising vacancies
  • One serious food-safety complaint (undercooked meat served)

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Riverstone Retirement Resort is a senior living community in Kansas City, Missouri offering Independent Living. Amenities include Guest Meals, Professional Chef and Restaurant style Dining Room. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 60 reviews.

About Riverstone Retirement Resort

Riverstone Retirement Community is an all-inclusive independent senior living community located in Kansas City, Missouri. The community offers a lifestyle built around choice and flexibility, with month-to-month rent that includes all services and amenities in one monthly price with no buy-in fee or long-term leases.

The community features resort-style dining through its Signature Freedom Dining program, with professional chefs providing three nutritious meals daily at flexible hours, along with a Chef's Pantry offering sandwiches, pizzas, burgers, and grab-and-go snacks. The monthly rent covers chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, social events, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and house maintenance. Additional on-site services include a bank, pharmacy, gift shop, and salon available for a fee.

Residents enjoy an active lifestyle with a full fitness gym, a theater seating approximately 100 people showing movies two to three times weekly, and a calendar packed with activities including fitness classes, card games, workshops, live entertainment, happy hours on Fridays, and social events. A coffee bar serves espresso and specialty drinks, and a 24-hour ice cream shop and deli are accessible around the clock. The community also operates an RLC Travel Program allowing residents to stay free in guest suites at sister communities.

Apartment homes include full kitchens, spacious closets, and walk-in showers with safety features, with some units offering patios or balconies. The community is designed to support aging in place, and residents can contract with third-party in-home healthcare providers if additional care becomes needed. Located just minutes from Kansas City's BBQ, casinos, jazz venues, and shopping and entertainment options, Riverstone welcomes pets including cats and dogs.

Types of Care at Riverstone Retirement Resort

Independent Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Multiple Floor Plans
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Guest Meals
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Coffee Shop
  • Fitness Center
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Salon / Barber
  • Theater Room
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Games
  • Live Performances
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Riverstone Retirement Resort

4.6overall · 60 ratings combined

4.6★ on Google (60)

Kansas City Mobile Notary

Mar 2026

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Beautiful facility! Staff were professional and helpful in navigating me to an onsite notary appointment. Very impressed with how nice Riverstone is.

Cree

Mar 2026

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Amazing place for your loved ones. The staff is exceptional and the residents seemed to throughly enjoy living there. Lots of amenities, activities, and great food. Makes me so happy to see places care for their residents.

Hanah Saunders

Mar 2026

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Riverstone offered a very warm and welcoming atmosphere when I visited their facility. I was immediately greeted with smiles from everyone I spoke to. I would give them 10/5 stars if I could!

Tracy T

Mar 2026

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I went to visit a friend at Riverstone and I was impressed with the staff and facilities. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, taking time to engage with my friend and I as she was showing me around. The dining room is lovely and the food was very good. I love their little theater/auditorium and library/gaming area.

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What types of care does Riverstone Retirement Resort offer?

Riverstone Retirement Resort offers Independent Living.

How much does Riverstone Retirement Resort cost?

Riverstone Retirement Resort has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Kansas City that publish rates start around $3,623 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Where is Riverstone Retirement Resort located?

Riverstone Retirement Resort is located at 9000 N. Congress Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri.

What do families say about Riverstone Retirement Resort?

Riverstone Retirement Resort carries a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 60 Google reviews. Riverstone is a large all-inclusive independent living community in Kansas City that draws consistently high praise for its food, activities, and caring long-tenured staff, with many families describing it as a warm, resort-like home for aging parents over years-long stays. A smaller but notable set of reviews describe a rocky stretch under a particular management team, citing rudeness toward residents, service and food cutbacks, understaffing, and unresolved complaints to corporate. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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