Locally owned. Serving communities across Kansas City, Wichita, and surrounding communities since 1994.
KC Hearing Center team and office
About us

Better hearing. Better living. Built in Kansas City.

Four long-standing audiology practices, 7 locations, one locally owned team — helping neighbors across the KC metro, Western Missouri, and Wichita hear and live better.

Audiologist consulting with a patient at KC Hearing Center
Our story

Rooted in Kansas City. Growing with our community.

KC Hearing Center began as Raytown Hearing Aid Service — a small, trusted practice that has cared for the Kansas City metro and surrounding rural communities for more than 30 years. In 2023, Kathryn "Kathy" Grote, a practicing audiologist with two decades of experience supporting patients across the Midwest, acquired the practice and reintroduced it as KC Hearing Center.

Today we are comprised of four long-standing audiology practices in the region — Jackson County Audiology, Wright Audiology & Hearing Aids, Raytown Hearing Aid Services, and The Center for Better Hearing in Wichita. Together, we are one locally owned team, united by a simple commitment: help our neighbors hear their best.

Mission & values

Good hearing is essential for quality of life.

We take the time to understand your unique needs and concerns, then build a treatment plan that fits your lifestyle and budget. From evaluations to fittings and repairs — we are here to help you hear your best.

Education-first

We explain your audiogram, your options, and your next step in plain language. We offer community seminars and one-on-one device walk-throughs so you leave confident, not confused.

Patient-centered care

Every plan is tailored to your hearing, your environments, and your goals. We listen first, then recommend — and we never rush you through an appointment.

Community commitment

We are a locally owned practice with seven locations across Missouri and Kansas. Our patients are also our neighbors, and we intend to keep caring for this region for decades to come.

Why choose us

Clinical rigor without the corporate chain.

  • Thorough diagnostic evaluations that provide a complete picture of your hearing.
  • Comprehensive hearing aid fittings with real-ear verification, adjustments, and repairs across most major brands.
  • Advanced technology — from the latest AI-enabled hearing aids to Redux® in-office moisture removal as our standard of care.
  • Educational seminars and presentations for patients, families, and the wider community.
  • Insurance verified before your visit when benefits information is on file.
  • Free consultations and 30-day risk-free trials on new hearing aids.
Explore our services
Warm welcome at KC Hearing Center — our offices are designed to put patients at ease
Inside our practices

Warm, welcoming, designed for listening.

We designed every office to put patients at ease. These are some of the people, rooms, and details that make up the KC Hearing Center experience.

Reception greeting a patient
Clinical hearing test equipment in exam room
Audiologist with a patient during a fitting
Professional lifestyle image of staff and patient
Office interior detail
Hearing aid fitting room with professional diagnostic equipment

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