Parkway Health Care Center

Located along the historic Swope Parkway corridor in southeast Kansas City, Parkway Health Care Center sits adjacent to one of the nation's largest urban parks — the 1,805-acre Swope Park. This remarkable natural setting, home to the Kansas City Zoo and the Starlight Theatre, provides residents and their families with a uniquely serene environment rarely found in urban skilled nursing communities. The gentle landscape of mature trees, meadows, and walking paths creates a restorative backdrop for seniors on the path to recovery or transitioning into long-term care. Parkway Health Care Center delivers a full spectrum of skilled nursing services, including post-surgical rehabilitation, wound care, IV therapy, respiratory therapy, and long-term residential nursing care. The clinical team — composed of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants — works in close collaboration with physicians and specialists to address each resident's unique medical needs. Managed by Reliant Care Management, a company with a strong regional track record of operating skilled nursing facilities, Parkway Health Care Center benefits from the operational expertise and quality standards that Reliant Care brings to each of its communities. Reliant Care's emphasis on staff development and clinical best practices is reflected in the continuity and professionalism families encounter from the moment of inquiry through every stage of care. The surrounding southeast Kansas City area offers families a range of conveniences during visits. Research Medical Center, one of Kansas City's leading acute care hospitals, is located just a few miles to the north on Troost Avenue, supporting seamless hospital-to-rehab care transitions. The Marlborough neighborhood and nearby Waldo district provide local dining, shopping, and everyday services within easy reach. For families seeking skilled nursing care in Kansas City's southeast corridor, Parkway Health Care Center combines clinical capability with a genuinely beautiful setting — a rare combination that supports both healing and quality of life.