MorningStar Senior Living, Confluent Development Break Ground on Senior Living Community in Leawood
LEAWOOD, KS (September 3, 2026) — MorningStar Senior Living and Confluent Development have broken ground on MorningStar Senior Living of Leawood, a 103-unit senior living community in Leawood, Kansas, a suburban area 10 miles southwest of downtown Kansas City.
The two-story, 104,857 square-foot community will be developed on 4.10 acres at 13651 Nall Avenue, offering 73 apartments for assisted living and 30 for memory care.
Opening in 2028, MorningStar of Leawood will feature contemporary architecture and design elements with a range of amenities, including indoor and outdoor dining venues, a salon, fitness center with therapy, bistro + bar, theatre/chapel, library and art studio. Outdoor spaces will feature an enhanced grilling area and putting green plus a 5000-square-foot Butterfly Garden. The community will be equipped with cutting-edge technology to enhance resident wellness and care, including for fall prevention.
Early depositors are encouraged to call (913) 453-8500 for more information and updates on construction progress.
Drawing inspiration from neighboring Kansas City’s rich 20th-century jazz history, the design concept, Soothing Glamour, interprets the rhythm and harmony of the era through a transitional design language that pairs timeless materials with fresh, unexpected applications. Warm wood tones, veined stone, layered textures, mixed metals, and jewel-toned accents create interiors that feel sophisticated without sacrificing comfort.
“Since our inception in 2003, MorningStar’s unifying mission to honor, to serve and to invest has set us apart in the senior living space,” said Ken Jaeger, Founder/CEO of MorningStar. “We’re honored by the long-standing partnership with Confluent in what is our 16th joint venture and our first offering in Kansas. The Leawood community will offer area seniors elegance and comfort, resort-style amenities, and a compassionate, responsive hospitality and care team.”
“We are excited to expand our partnership with MorningStar to a highly desirable and thriving submarket of Kansas City,” said Steve Strom, Managing Director of Confluent Development. “Demand for senior housing continues to grow and there’s no better time to start building than now. We are proud to be a part of the Leawood community and look forward to delivering a remarkable experience to our future residents.”
On the project are Rosemann & Associates as architects, Aneka Interiors as designers and Russell as general contractor with Texas Capital providing the financing.
MorningStar Senior Living of Leawood—Leawood, Kansas
About MORNINGSTAR SENIOR LIVING
An integrated developer, owner and operator of premier retirement communities, MorningStar’s portfolio encompasses 40+ properties representing 5,000+ units under management or in development in 12 states in the western half of the United States. Headquartered in Denver, CO, MorningStar consistently delivers operating margins above industry norms and exceptional returns to investors and partners. Offering independent living, assisted living and memory care, MorningStar is privileged to elevate life for those who taught the rest of us how to live. Established 2003. Visit MorningStarSeniorLiving.com.
About CONFLUENT DEVELOPMENT
Confluent Development is a full-service real estate investment and development firm with an established track record in senior housing, industrial, office, retail, and mixed-use. With over 100 projects in 23 states, Confluent has established numerous relationships that allow it to scale its development platform and expand its footprint, representing over $2 billion in development history to date. Visit ConfluentDev.com.
Media Contact:
Lorna Lee | Vice President of Marketing & Communications
MorningStar Senior Living
llee@mstarliving.com
