From the Beginning: Original Residents Reflect on Life at Santa Marta
Among the residents who call Santa Marta home today are more than a dozen who have been here since the community’s opening year, nearly 20…
Morning Mass. The quiet of a chapel before the day begins. Saying grace before a meal. Praying for a friend who’s going through a difficult time. Celebrating Christmas, Easter, and the feast days that have marked life’s biggest moments. Those traditions don’t have to end when you move to a senior living community. For many people, that’s one of the reasons they choose Santa Marta.
As a Catholic Life Care Community sponsored by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, Santa Marta makes it easy to continue practicing your faith while enjoying all the opportunities a Life Plan Community has to offer.
Santa Marta is a nonprofit Catholic Life Care Community where residents can continue practicing their faith while enjoying an active retirement. Daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, retreats, Bible studies, volunteer opportunities, and a welcoming community create an environment where faith and daily life go hand in hand.
Many people searching for a Catholic retirement community near Kansas City are looking for more than healthcare or maintenance-free living. They’re looking for a place where faith continues to shape everyday life, friendships form easily, and spiritual opportunities are a way of life.
For many residents, it’s the small details that make Santa Marta feel like home.
Knowing the chapel is just down the hall. Seeing familiar faces at daily Mass. Taking a few quiet minutes for prayer before meeting friends for lunch. Decorating for Advent or gathering with neighbors to celebrate Easter.
These traditions have been part of residents’ lives for decades. At Santa Marta, they can continue without interruption.
Neighbors celebrate birthdays, check in after doctor appointments, offer rides when someone needs them, and keep one another in their prayers. New residents are warmly welcomed, and friendships often form quickly through shared meals, activities, ministries, and volunteer opportunities.
It’s a culture built on compassion, respect, and a genuine desire to help others flourish.
Many people discover retirement gives them something they haven’t had in years: more time to serve others.
Residents at Santa Marta continue sharing their gifts in many ways, from volunteering within the community to participating in ministries and outreach efforts that support neighbors and organizations throughout the Kansas City area.
Purpose doesn’t retire at Santa Marta. In many ways, it grows.
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While Santa Marta is proudly sponsored by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and guided by Catholic values, residents of all faith backgrounds are welcome. In fact, approximately half of our residents are non-Catholic.
Some choose Santa Marta because they want daily access to Mass and other spiritual opportunities. Others are drawn to the community’s reputation for compassionate care, strong sense of community, and commitment to treating every person with dignity and respect.
Regardless of faith tradition, residents find a welcoming community where they can live with purpose, build lasting friendships, and continue flourishing.
Is Santa Marta sponsored by the Catholic Church?
Yes. Santa Marta is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.
Do you have to be Catholic to live at Santa Marta?
No. Santa Marta welcomes residents of all faith backgrounds while embracing its Catholic mission and values.
Is there daily Mass at Santa Marta?
Yes. Residents have the opportunity to attend daily Mass on campus, making it easy to continue practicing their faith as part of everyday life.
What spiritual opportunities are available?
Residents can participate in Eucharistic Adoration, retreats, Bible studies, prayer opportunities, volunteer ministries, and seasonal liturgical celebrations throughout the year.
What makes a Catholic retirement community different?
A Catholic retirement community offers more than healthcare and amenities. It provides opportunities for worship, fellowship, service, and spiritual growth within a community rooted in faith and shared values.
What is a Catholic Life Care Community?
A Catholic Life Care community combines faith-based living with a full continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, Skilled Nursing, and Rehabilitation, so residents can remain part of the same community as their needs change.
If you’re exploring senior living in Johnson County and want a community where mission, hospitality, and meaningful living come together, we would love to connect with you. Whether you’re just beginning your research or ready to take the next step, our team is here to answer questions, schedule a personal visit, or simply have a conversation. Contact one of our senior living sales counselors today.
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