Johnson County's Only True LifeCare Community Since 1964
Lakeview Village is a nonprofit Life Plan Community, also known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), located on a 100-acre campus in Lenexa, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City. Founded in 1964 by five ministers, Lakeview Village serves people of all faiths and currently is home to roughly 700 residents supported by about 600 employees. The community offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and long-term care, and Medicare-certified home health care, all built around its Lakeview LifeCare™ plan, an all-inclusive arrangement that gives independent living residents unlimited access to future assisted living and skilled nursing care for only a modest increase in their monthly fee. Lakeview Village describes itself as the only Life Plan Community in Johnson County offering true LifeCare.
Visit the official Lakeview Village website to learn more about the community and its LifeCare plan.
Company at a Glance
● Headquarters: Lenexa, Kansas (Johnson County, in the Kansas City metro area)
● Founded: 1964, by a group of five ministers; more than 60 years of experience
● Current leadership: Robert I. Clausen, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer
● Portfolio size: Two locations: the 100-acre Life Plan Community campus in Lenexa, Kansas (tracked on Senior Care Finder as two listings, for its independent/assisted living side and its skilled nursing side), plus Ridgeview Village, an income-restricted independent living community in Olathe, Kansas
● States served: Kansas
● Care and lifestyle options: Independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing/long-term care, Medicare-certified home health care, and Life Plan Community/CCRC living
● Official website: lakeviewvillage.org
Senior Living and Care Options
As a Life Plan Community, Lakeview Village combines several levels of care on one campus. Options include:
● Independent living (villas, patio homes, garden cottages, and apartments)
● Assisted living
● Skilled nursing and long-term care
● Medicare-certified home health care
● Rehabilitation and outpatient therapy services
Under the Lakeview LifeCare™ plan, independent living residents gain unlimited access to assisted living and skilled nursing care on the same campus, for only a modest increase in their monthly fee, rather than paying separately if their care needs change. Lakeview Village also sponsors and manages Ridgeview Village, an income-based independent living community for seniors 62 and older at 11860 S. Sunset Drive in Olathe, Kansas, offering 107 one-bedroom apartments with accessibility features such as grab bars and emergency call systems. Ridgeview Village is a separate location from the Lenexa LifeCare campus and is now listed on Senior Care Finder as a linked community within Lakeview Village, Inc. Families should confirm current availability and specific care details directly on the Senior Care Finder listing for the community they are considering.
What Makes Lakeview Village Different?
True LifeCare, Not Just a CCRC Label
Lakeview Village describes itself as the only Life Plan Community in Johnson County offering true LifeCare: unlimited future access to assisted living and skilled nursing for a modest increase in an independent living resident's monthly fee, rather than significant additional daily charges. The company positions this as meaningful financial predictability for residents and their families compared to CCRCs that charge separately for higher levels of care.
A Locally Governed, Nonprofit Structure
Lakeview Village has operated as a nonprofit since its founding in 1964 by five ministers, guided by an Executive Team and a local Board of Directors made up of Kansas City-area business and community leaders. As a nonprofit, the company states that its resources benefit residents directly rather than outside shareholders.
A Long, Independently Documented Track Record of Recognition
Lakeview Village has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Senior Living community in multiple categories in most years since 2018, and by the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) for its wellness programming, most recently as one of the Top 25 communities in North America in the 2025 ICAA NuStep Beacon Award. This is a differentiator from operators with a shorter or less consistently documented history of third-party recognition.
A Scenic, Neighborhood-Style Campus
Rather than a typical multi-story housing complex, Lakeview Village's 100-acre campus is designed around tree-lined streets, a three-acre lake, and a variety of residence styles including villas, patio homes, garden cottages, and apartments. The company positions this layout as feeling more like an established neighborhood than an institutional senior living community.
On-Site Medical and Wellness Infrastructure
Lakeview Village maintains an on-site physician's clinic through Curana Health, along with a Community Center featuring a heated indoor saltwater pool, fitness center, and rehabilitation services. This on-campus medical and wellness infrastructure supports the company's broader LifeCare positioning around aging in place without needing to leave the community for routine care.
A Mission That Extends to Affordable Housing
Beyond its Lenexa LifeCare campus, Lakeview Village sponsors and manages Ridgeview Village, a HUD-subsidized, income-restricted independent living community in nearby Olathe, Kansas, with 107 one-bedroom apartments for seniors 62 and older whose income falls under program limits. The company positions this as an extension of its founding mission to serve seniors of all income levels, not only those who can afford entrance fees at its primary campus.
Signature Programs and Services
Lakeview LifeCare™ is the community's flagship program: an all-inclusive plan combining independent living with unlimited future access to assisted living and long-term nursing care, described above as the company's primary differentiator.
Lakeview Village's wellness offering, which the company and outside organizations have referred to as its Living Well programming, contributed to its recognition among the Top 25 "Best in Wellness" senior living communities in North America in the 2025 ICAA NuStep Beacon Award. Specific program availability and structure may evolve over time; families should confirm current wellness offerings directly with the community.
Life at a Lakeview Village Community
Life at Lakeview Village may include dining from a choice of on-site restaurants prepared by an executive chef, all-inclusive utilities and housekeeping, exterior and interior maintenance, a fitness center and heated saltwater pool, walking trails, a community garden, lifelong learning through Lakeview University, inter-denominational church services, and scheduled outings to local cultural venues. Specific amenities and programming may vary by residence type and level of care.
Families evaluating Lakeview Village, or any Life Plan Community, should ask specifically about entrance fee and monthly fee structures, what is and is not covered under the LifeCare plan, current waitlist status for specific floor plans, and how care transitions are handled as needs change.
What Residents and Families Say
Lakeview Village does not publish a single review count on Senior Care Finder for the parent company, and its Senior Care Finder listing shows a rating in the high 3-star range. U.S. News & World Report's 2025 survey, based on 341 resident and family responses, recognized Lakeview Village as a Best Senior Living community for independent living, assisted living, short stay rehabilitation, and long term care, with High Performing distinctions in categories including food and dining, activities and enrichment, management and staff, and feels-like-home. Recurring themes in publicly available feedback include a welcoming, well-maintained campus, attentive staff, and strong on-site rehabilitation services, though experience can vary by household, care level, and time period. Families are encouraged to review recent feedback and speak with current residents directly.
Leadership
Robert I. Clausen, Jr. serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Lakeview Village, Inc., and also serves on its Board of Directors. He leads the organization's Executive Team, which the company describes as bringing decades of combined experience in the retirement community field.
Visit the official Lakeview Village leadership and board page for the complete and most current executive team and Board of Directors.
Recent News, Growth, and Recognition
Lakeview Village Recognized Among 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living Communities
In November 2025, Lakeview Village announced that U.S. News & World Report had recognized it as a 2025 Best Continuing Care Retirement Community, Best Assisted Living community, Best Short Stay Rehabilitation community, and Best Long Term Care community, along with several High Performing distinctions in specific service categories.
Read the company announcement on Lakeview Village's website or see the original U.S. News & World Report recognition.
Lakeview Village Named to 2025 ICAA NuStep Beacon Award Top 25
In October 2025, the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) and NuStep, LLC named Lakeview Village to the 2025 ICAA NuStep Best in Wellness Awards' Top 25 senior living communities in North America, an independent, industry-wide wellness recognition program now in its seventh year.
See the original ICAA 2025 Beacon Award winners list.
New Independent Living Construction Continues on the Lakeview Village Campus
Lakeview Village is in an active, multi-phase construction program adding new independent living villas to its campus, including a current phase of lakefront homes; three earlier phases have each sold out. The company frames this ongoing construction as evidence of continued demand for its independent living options.
See the company's own new construction page for current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeview Village? Lakeview Village is a nonprofit Life Plan Community (continuing care retirement community) in Lenexa, Kansas, offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and home health care.
Where is Lakeview Village located? Lakeview Village is located on a 100-acre campus in Lenexa, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City in Johnson County.
Who owns Lakeview Village? Lakeview Village is a locally governed nonprofit organization, led by an Executive Team under President and CEO Robert I. Clausen, Jr. and a local Board of Directors.
What is Lakeview LifeCare? Lakeview LifeCare is Lakeview Village's all-inclusive plan giving independent living residents unlimited future access to assisted living and long-term nursing care for a modest increase in their monthly fee, rather than separate charges if care needs increase.
What care options does Lakeview Village offer? Lakeview Village offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing/long-term care, and Medicare-certified home health care, all on one campus.
Does Lakeview Village offer memory care? Lakeview Village's own site and Senior Care Finder's category list for the community do not list a distinct, separately licensed memory care unit; memory-related support needs should be confirmed directly with the community.
Does every resident have access to the same services? Access to specific services depends on a resident's residence type and LifeCare agreement. Families should confirm what is included directly with Lakeview Village.
What is Ridgeview Village? Ridgeview Village is a HUD-subsidized, income-restricted independent living community in Olathe, Kansas, sponsored and managed by Lakeview Village for seniors 62 and older whose income falls under program limits. It is a separate location from the Lenexa LifeCare campus.
What do reviews say about Lakeview Village? U.S. News & World Report's 2025 survey recognized Lakeview Village as a Best Senior Living community across several categories. Recurring public feedback themes include a well-maintained campus and attentive staff, though families should review recent feedback directly.
How much does Lakeview Village cost? Pricing depends on residence type, entrance fee structure, and LifeCare plan selected. Families should contact Lakeview Village directly for current pricing.
How can families learn more or schedule a tour? Families can request more information or schedule a tour directly through the Senior Care Finder listing for Lakeview Village or through the community's own website.
Explore Lakeview Village
Choosing a Life Plan Community is a significant decision shaped by a family's specific needs, finances, and preferences. Explore the Lakeview Village listing on Senior Care Finder for additional details, ratings, and contact options.
Families are encouraged to ask detailed questions about LifeCare terms, entrance fees, and current availability, and to confirm recent information directly with the community before making a final decision.
Lakeview Village, Inc. is a paid Senior Care Finder partner. Partner status does not replace the need for families to independently evaluate individual communities, services, pricing, licensing information, and recent reviews.
Company information, leadership details, programs, recognition, and news were reviewed using publicly available sources. Information last reviewed July 2026.
