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Avenue 81

8055 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66204

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Overall would recommend

Staff is very friendly and pleasant. Always short server staff. Need additional training or supervision in preparing setup for tables. Presentation of food is excellent. Entrees do not have to be listed in French. If resident does not want to select from daily menu, there may be additional charges. Apartments are cleaned every week. However, the cleaners are on such tight schedules, the cleaning is very minimal. Every other week cleaning, with more time allowance and additional training, service and satisfaction would improve. A lot of the residents believe this is luxury living, even though they have complaints. A lot of opportunities for residents to join in activities.

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Avenue 81

About the facility

Avenue 81 is an upscale senior living community complete with a contemporary building design. Seniors at Avenue 81 can enjoy a perfect balance between quality care and luxurious amenities in the suburban area of Overland Park, Kansas.

At Avenue 81, residents can age in place with a continuum of care available on the same campus. Whether a senior is in need of memory care or assisted living, the community has round-the-clock care provided by certified caregivers and on-call licensed nursing staff for both. However, residents in independent living have security monitoring to help ensure their safety, as well. Residents can seek further care through local medical facilities thanks to the community’s scheduled transportation services.

While receiving on-site care, residents live in modern apartments with a variety of layouts and sizes ranging from studio to two-bedrooms. All residents can conveniently upkeep their rooms thanks to the weekly cleaning and laundry services. Depending on the care type, apartments may include emergency call systems, zero-entry showers, grab bars, and seat extensions to offer accessibility and safety.

While living at Avenue 81, residents can enjoy extensive resort-like amenities and stimulating activities. Featured throughout the community are indoor and outdoor luxuries like a beauty salon and barbershop, an...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Independent Living

Avenue 81

Pricing

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8055 Metcalf Ave,
Overland Park, KS 66204

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Pet friendly

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Amenities

at Avenue 81

Healthcare Services

  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management

Meals & Dining

  • Vegetarian
  • Room Service
  • Vegan
  • Guest Meals

Room Amenities

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Garden View
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Full kitchen
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room
  • Bar or Pub
  • Café or Bistro

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available

Pets

  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Barber Shop

Recreational areas

  • Game Room
  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Fitness Center
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Services

  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Activities

  • Trivia Games
  • Happy Hour
  • Art Classes
  • Wii Bowling

Reviews

for Avenue 81

9.5 out of 10
Review Score31 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.1
Cleanliness
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Care Services
3.8
Staff
4.3
Meals & Dining
4.6
Activities
3.8
Value for Cost
4.0

A Place for Mom has scored Avenue 81 with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Avenue 81 has 31 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.

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Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

September 9, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Overall would recommend

Staff is very friendly and pleasant. Always short server staff. Need additional training or supervision in preparing setup for tables. Presentation of food is excellent. Entrees do not have to be listed in French. If resident does not want to select from daily menu, there may be additional charges. Apartments are cleaned every week. However, the cleaners are on such tight schedules, the cleaning is very minimal. Every other week cleaning, with more time allowance and additional training, service and satisfaction would improve. A lot of the residents believe this is luxury living, even though they have complaints. A lot of opportunities for residents to join in activities.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

May 22, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

An excellent place to live

Lightness in design and decode of common areas. Lots of glass, bright. I would recommend to others

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

April 3, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Avenue 81

Facility is very impressive. Staff knows every one by name. Management was very nice to work with. [name removed] showed all floor plans. Room sizes are good. Many different floor plans to choose from. I looked at this facility 3 times as well as see many other facilities. I'm sure people and places always have room to improve. When others ask if I'm happy here I always reply that I'm not unhappy. Life changes!

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 3, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Avenue 81

It can be difficult to sort through what is related to her concerns and what may be connected to memory and mobility challenges. She has mentioned dissatisfaction with the food quality and portion sizes, concerns about staffing levels, occasional clothing not being returned after laundry, and added meal delivery fees. She has also expressed concern about possible mold in the room, which I plan to have tested to ensure everything is safe. On the positive side, I do receive prompt communication regarding any falls. She is currently receiving occupational and physical therapy and has qualified for an electric wheelchair, which has been helpful. Some of her expectations may reflect a desire for a higher level of assistance. Overall, I would rate the community a 4.5, as the staff demonstrate patience and professionalism in navigating a sometimes challenging situation.

Brenda A.

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 21, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Looking to Enjoying a new Phase of Life

I was officially a resident as of [date removed]. However, I have not spent a night there. I am almost ready to make the move. I have eaten there several times. Food is very good. The facility is very clean. I have recommended to a friend. Residents and staff are very friendly, especially the servers.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

October 15, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Avenue 81

I love the place great people plenty facilities fantastic with the independent living in a memory care and assisted living all in one it makes for a great atmosphere

Susanne S

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 2, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

very upscale community

The staff is very attentive and patient. Our family is not interested in the activities offered but there are plenty and I do see many residents participating in a variety of events. The food is exceptional. Wonderful restaurant quality and excellent choices. We really love this place!!

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 8, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Avenue 81

All the examples you listed would be a 5 rating. The only reason we left is because they didn't have any AL studio apartments available at the time, and the 1 bedroom price was way more than he wanted to pay.

Laurie

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 7, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Very friendly, modern, caring people and great activities

All 5s! What we like the most about Avenue 81, is that it is very comfortable , modern, nice, doesn't feel like an "old folks home!" Good food too and we would ABSOLUTELY recommend this community to other families.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

April 16, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A Cut Above

Well, I would say that the facility is relatively new and updated. The entrance is spectacular. I've only been in my apartment so can't comment on other rooms but the 1 bedroom I have in assisted living is very clean, roomy and well appointed. The staff are courteous, almost to the point of being extreme. All of them truly go out of their way to help whenever needed, making sure we are as content as possible. They take exceptional care of my wife, who is with me as well.

Karen

Independent Living

Resident/client

January 14, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Highly recommend

I chose Avenue 81 because of the Food, Friends, and Transportation. Everybody here is Nice, Friendly, Very Accommodating. Highly recommend.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

December 10, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Avenue 81 review

I am happy here. Nice people good care, good food adaptable staff. Nice rooms ambiance pleasant

JS

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 24, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Avenue 81

Very much individual would ask about their situation. I picked this community because of the cost and room available. It's a nice kitchen and layout of studio apt.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 31, 2024

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Lack of quality care for the price

The staff was friendly and building clean, but that was about the only positive. My calls were not returned, information was not provided in a timely matter, reception desk was unprofessional and I felt like my mom's care was not of highest priority. They also didn't communicate with each other and I would receive emails about unpacking her room while there was a 30-day notice of moving in place. The building was very clean and they kept my mom's room clean. When I was able to get a hold of someone or during visits I did not have any bad interactions. I believe the staff with my mom daily did the best they could but my mom regressed tremendously while in their care and has shown some improvement since being moved. I don't think they took the time to get to know her before making decisions on her care. I never had the food but my mom had no complaints. My moms continued to complain she was bored and staff stated they didn't have enough to keep her busy. The rooms were nice and kept up, but the services provided did not seem to match the fee I was paying. Since moving her to a different facility, I pay [removed] less but they keep her busy and understand what care is needed.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 2, 2024

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Avenue 81 review

We liked how pretty the place is but they could hire and keep a good executive director...they went through several while dad was there. Based on the experience we had, we would not recommend Avenue 81 to other families.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 19, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A Great Place for Mom. I would recommend Avenue 81

Some problems getting transportation to Dr. Appointments, staff turnover and shortages? Mom is a bit of difficult personality , Dad always said she was meaner than a bucket of a-holes. Complains the food amount and quality has dropped and high turnover of support staff. In her opinion staff is slow about responding to the "help me I can't get off the floor" button. She is finding friends at Avenue 81 which is great, at the same time she isn't utilizing activities due to her mobility issues. I'm happy; from my perspective the food looks great. if she was able to get around and do more for herself her mood would improve. A Great Place for Mom. I would recommend Avenue 81, I wouldn't mind living there myself the staff seems very friendly. We enjoyed having a family cookout in the courtyard for Mother's Day.

Kathy C

Independent Living

Resident/client

February 22, 2024

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Beware of misleading information given by zealous salespeople anxious to make a sale

Being told transportation to church was no problem as long as it was within a 5 miles radius helped me decide to move into Avenue 81. After the move, however, I was told transportation was not provided on Sundays. This is a very egregious offense.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 11, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Avenue 81

The Marketing Director was what sold us on the facility. She listen and also expressed her thoughts for what would be the best. She actually listened and she had had all the answers.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

December 5, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Friendly and Fantastic!

What our family likes the most about the Avenue 81 community is the meals that are prepared, the staff members working there as well as the different activities they have going on. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

October 20, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Avenue 81- a very good option

My loved one is currently a resident at Avenue 81 and overall her experience at this facility has been good. I recommend Avenue 81 to others, but as with most other senior living places, the staff changes out. Avenue 81 has had an especially hard time with the Director of Activities and the top nurses. The CNA's at Avenue are really really good. They have a Chef that organizes the kitchen, therefore, the food is fantastic.

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