Claridge Court — Attraction in Prairie Village

My mom was accepted to stay at Claridge Court for two weeks. We have experienced a rehab facility in the area once before and it was truly terrible. So, our stress level was very high arriving to this facility. I can’t begin to express just how impressed I am by Claridge Court. The day mom arrived, within an hour of arriving I found the Administrator to tell her how relieved I was just a few minutes into her stay. First, the staff is remarkable. The nurses are caring and kind. (Belinda was our main nurse)

The aides (a terrible weak point in our last experience) are lovely and respectful. ( I wish I knew all their names!)

The activities staff is joyous. Shout out to Justin and Angie and Kalissa. They play games, make jokes, pour wine, and truly love their job! They brighten the day and are so adept at helping residents come together. Inclusion is their way of life. They are part of why I love to go visit there. Complete opposite of our last experience.

Matt, the answer man as we call him, is lovely. He’s the mastermind of the floor. Has helped us so many ways.

The PT staff is tough but encouraging. My mom is walking better, stronger and faster than she has in over 3 years.

And the dietary team is so very special. Led by Kristen, they truly care about what the residents prefer for their meals. By the way, my mom is a foodie and a tough critic and she absolutely loves the food. The variety is amazing and the flavors are remarkable.

There is a pub and salon available. The staff encourages interaction. They treat the residents with such respect. I like the staff so much that I wish they were my friends. I am so relieved that we found this care center. My family knows that, should I ever need these services,...

We faced a move from a 4000 sq foot home and an acre lot in Leawood, where we lived for 39 years. It was where we raised our children, supported pets, gardened, entertained friends, and hosted friends and family travelers. Memories galore! My wife, a Stephen minister, visiting shut ins, had seen many retirement and nursing home situations. For her only one choice presented, we were committed to moving to Claridge when the time came. It did come 7 years ago. Despite the hassle of downsizing, moving, getting rid of “stuff” we also got rid of taking care of the lawn, the house and many of the bills. We moved into a large apartment made new friends and renewed some old, entered new activities, maintained our old friends and contacts in the community. When we went on trips we closed the door and left confident that it would be safe. Through Covid, though social life was restricted, meals were delivered to apartments and communication helped. Through all the time we lived here the staff has been accommodating, friendly and competent. When my wife became disabled we had home health care and then when nursing home care was needed she moved to the Claridge Court Health Center for 22 months. I did not have to drive elsewhere daily to visit. As a physician and husband, I felt my wife’s care in the Health Center was outstanding The health center staff’s patience, kindness, competence and understanding shown to my wife was almost unbelievable. Though I was apprehensive about the move, our experience has been that it was one of best living choices we have made. We were fortunate to have made the choice to move to a retirement and care facility before we were forced to by circumstances. Karl H...

After eight years of living at Claridge Court, I can emphatically say I love it. It is a small enough community I know every resident by name and feel they are my caring neighbors. Before moving here it got pretty lonely in my home alone, especially in the long winter months.

Many of us love bridge, gin rummy, Mahjong, Magic Train and other games to entertain us. We have outside entertainers come in frequently.

There is a fabulous fitness center and exercise is constantly encouraged with games, contests etc. This is probably the reason many of us are living extra years. I haven't personally experienced the Health Center but reports from those who have are glowing. We can go there to recuperate from surgeries and hospital stays. Physical therapy can be done there, or, in some cases, in our apartments.

The food is fantastic (!). I have especially enjoyed some of the new vegetarian dishes that have been introduced recently but can still fall back on the filet or fried chicken we all...