Homestead Estates of Leawood

My mom has been there since 2012. It was wonderful for the first 5-6 years then it started to decline. This last year has been the worst. Short staff, no cleaning, laundry was horrible, food was horrible and it's been a revolving door for staff, including nurses and directors. As this wasn't bad enough, cooperate decided to close do do a remodel; during Covid! All residents were moved to other Homestead Facilities. We were lied to and the move was a nightmare. Staff packed and things were just thrown in boxes, stuff was broke and lost and they didn't care. Homestead of Lenexa is where my mother was moved to and it's probably worse. Missed showers or our loved ones being left alone in the shower. Medication errors. NO communication what so ever. My mom fell out of her wheelchair because she didn't have a brace on that should of been on and was taken to the ER. And they still haven't put it on! All of my emails go unanswered. My advice, stay away from any Homestead facility!

There were some little slips along the way in the community, such as cable not working for a while for my loved one. I would make sure they do the proper paperwork. The administration side was terrible. They didn't have all the notes for my loved ones. I wasn't pleased and they even changed managers within the first 30 days of my loved one's move in.

My mom has been there since [date removed]. We really liked that it was a small community and had a warm family feel. Although through the years there have definitely been issues. There has been a lot of turnover, the cleanliness of the place was not up to par. Laundry was an issue, as well as the food! All of the staff we loved quit and several residents moved. We hung in there because my mom likes it there and every place has issues. True, some more than others but what is different about Homestead is they were aware of the many issues and trying to fix them. Recently, we got a new LOCAL Regional Vice President. And she is very experienced and involved. We have formed a family council and she has been at our meetings. Which is not the case with other facilities. I have to also say that she has gotten more done than anyone has in the last few years! It is wonderful. She has brought back several wonderful past employees. And has hired a new chef. They are working on the menu to include several items to choose from. Fresh soup of the day, not canned! A waffle station as well as an omelet station. And in the spring, renovations should begin to bring the facility up to date. We are finally moving in the right direction! I certainly would not rule this place out for your loved one. The one thing I can give 5 stars to, is the activities director!! Wow, is she wonderful. The facility has a new van and they go on several outings, lunch bunch and more. Lots of activities! I still believe that Homestead will be the best it ever has been and there will be a waiting list to get in.

My mom has been there since [date removed]. We really liked that it was a small community and had a warm family feel. Although through the years there have definitely been issues. There has been a lot of turnover, the cleanliness of the place was not up to par. Laundry was an issue, as well as the food! All of the staff we loved quit and several residents moved. We hung in there because my mom likes it there and every place has issues. True, some more than others but what is different about Homestead is they were aware of the many issues and trying to fix them. Recently, we got a new LOCAL Regional Vice President. And she is very experienced and involved. We have formed a family council and she has been at our meetings. Which is not the case with other facilities. I have to also say that she has gotten more done than anyone has in the last few years! It is wonderful. She has brought back several wonderful past employees. And has hired a new chef. They are working on the menu to include several items to choose from. Fresh soup of the day, not canned! A waffle station as well as an omelet station. And in the spring, renovations should begin to bring the facility up to date. We are finally moving in the right direction! I certainly would not rule this place out for your loved one. The one thing I can give 5 stars to, is the activities director!! Wow, is she wonderful. The facility has a new van and they go on several outings, lunch bunch and more. Lots of activities! I still believe that Homestead will be the best it ever has been and there will be a waiting list to get in.

My mom has been there since 2012. We really liked that it was a small community and had a warm family feel. Although through the years there have definitely been issues. There has been a lot of turnover, the cleanliness of the place was not up to par. Laundry was an issue, as well as the food! All of the staff we loved quit and several residents moved. We hung in there because my mom likes it there and every place has issues. True, some more than others but what is different about Homestead is they were aware of the many issues and trying to fix them. Recently, we got a new LOCAL Regional Vice President. And she is very experienced and involved. We have formed a family council and she has been at our meetings. Which is not the case with other facilities. I have to also say that she has gotten more done than anyone has in the last few years! It is wonderful. She has brought back several wonderful past employees. And has hired a new chef. They are working on the menu to include several items to choose from. Fresh soup of the day, not canned! A waffle station as well as an omelet station. And in the spring, renovations should begin to bring the facility up to date. We are finally moving in the right direction! I certainly would not rule this place out for your loved one. The one thing I can give 5 stars to, is the activities director!! Wow, is she wonderful. The facility has a new van and they go on several outings, lunch bunch and more. Lots of activities! I still believe that Homestead will be the best it ever has been and there will be a waiting list to get in.

Major staffing turnovers. Food is neither heart or G.I. healthy. . Just last week they had pizza, polish sausage and sandwiches for dinner. Alternatives are hot dog, hamburger or chicken if they had it. Blood pressure monitored with machine wrist cuff. Director is wonderful but overworked. No working transportation go facilities.

The power went out and the facility has no back up generators to help people that are on oxygen!!! There was no emergency plan put in place and the manager left the facility during the crisis!!!! Do not send your loved one to this place. Not enough people to care for the residence there. All they can say is that they don't have Money for anything!!!

The major reason why we chose this place is that once my dad funds run out they will accept Medicaid and in my search that is difficult to find. He is doing great since moving there. He is in a wheelchair so that makes it difficult to participate in the activities but she does what he is able to do and he is meeting new people and making friends. He is not a fan at all of the food but then again he was in a rehab center and the food was wonderful so I think he was spoiled by that experience. They do have a nice courtyard to sit when the weather turns a little cooler. The staff is nice and very accommodating and attentive to the residents.

I like this community for my father. The staff are attentive and caring for his needs. We like that we were able to find a community that was small. He is offered to participate in activities. He likes the menu of the variety of the menu. We would recommend the nice care of the community for other families.

My Wife's stay at Homestead of Leawood was brief, only a few months, but the care she received was EXCELLENT! The staff, without exception, done everything possible to make her comfortable and as happy as possible. They were always smiling and checking to see if either of us needed anything. Both my Wife and I were always treated with the utmost respect at all times. I would highly recommend Homestead of Leawood to anyone.

They really work with you and they have a good attitude. They really care about their residents. They’re a clean community with a friendly staff. I don’t have anything bad to say about them. They're a good value.

There is honestly nothing here that we are dissatisfied with! Their friendliness and thoroughness is amazing! There's a marked difference in how my mother physically appears to us because of their care. It couldn't be better! The director always has time to talk to you and everything is just great here! It was a perfect match!

We've been very pleased with the care provided here. The staff in particular have been outstanding, they've been amazingly friendly, and very professional and caring. It's a very nice looking place, and they keep it well kept up. I feel like my loved one is being well looked after.

My 93 year old Mother has been here for a little over a month, and she loves it. The food. The people. The staff. The living! We're very pleased.

Beautiful facility, but beyond our reach with respects to affordability.