Page 14 of Best Assisted Living in Kansas

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 211 assisted living communities in KS using KS Dept. for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in KS
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Info below is compiled from the KS Dept. for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Medicalodges Kinsley
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Kinsley
42
Facility 42
KS AVG 69
Rank #114 / 140
No
50
Facility 50
KS AVG 47
Rank #99 / 206
-
57.1%
Facility 57.1%
KS AVG 73.6%
Rank #108 / 126
-Angela DreilingMedicalodges Inc46
183
Facility 183
KS AVG 100
Rank #98 / 116
4.0
Facility 4.0
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #69 / 116
Larksfield Place Independent Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Wichita
80
Facility 80
KS AVG 69
Rank #40 / 140
No
32
Facility 32
KS AVG 47
Rank #145 / 206
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Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village
AL
IL
NH
RC
Hutchinson
65
Facility 65
KS AVG 69
Rank #56 / 140
No
59
Facility 59
KS AVG 47
Rank #61 / 206
-
80.5%
Facility 80.5%
KS AVG 73.6%
Rank #54 / 126
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McCrite Plaza Topeka
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
Topeka
80
Facility 80
KS AVG 69
Rank #40 / 140
No
40
Facility 40
KS AVG 47
Rank #125 / 206
-
74.6%
Facility 74.6%
KS AVG 73.6%
Rank #75 / 126
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Azria Health Wichita
AL
NH
SNF
Wichita (Willo-Esque)
70
Facility 70
KS AVG 69
Rank #51 / 140
No
23
Facility 23
KS AVG 47
Rank #169 / 206
-
88.1%
Facility 88.1%
KS AVG 73.6%
Rank #23 / 126
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ManorCare Health Services-Overland Park
AL
IL
NH
Overland Park
140
Facility 140
KS AVG 69
Rank #6 / 140
No
35
Facility 35
KS AVG 47
Rank #139 / 206
-
88.6%
Facility 88.6%
KS AVG 73.6%
Rank #21 / 126
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Medicalodges Frontenac
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Frontenac
45
Facility 45
KS AVG 69
Rank #96 / 140
No--
84.4%
Facility 84.4%
KS AVG 73.6%
Rank #36 / 126
-Michael D. RicksCity Of Frontenac55
267
Facility 267
KS AVG 100
Rank #108 / 116
4.9
Facility 4.9
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #90 / 116
Brookdale Shawnee
AL
Shawnee
-Yes
71
Facility 71
KS AVG 47
Rank #32 / 206
Private Rooms-A+-----
Carrington Place Senior Living
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
IL
RC
SNF
Pittsburg
-Yes
22
Facility 22
KS AVG 47
Rank #173 / 206
Studio / 1 Bed-A+-----
SeniorCare Homes
AL
ADC
HOS
MC
Overland Park (Sylvan Grove)
-No
55
Facility 55
KS AVG 47
Rank #78 / 206
Private Rooms-A+-----

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other KS assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 211 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Medicalodges Kinsley

Medicalodges Kinsley in Kinsley, Kansas, provides a range of residential and outpatient services, including nursing home care, assisted living, skilled nursing, adult day care, home care, hospice, palliative, and respite support. Assisted living care includes aid with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Additional daytime programs, home-based services, and short-term respite stays accommodate varied personal schedules and care arrangements.

The 42-bed campus features on-site physical rehabilitation, dietary planning with special-diet preparation, a barber shop, a salon, and interdenominational spiritual services. Wheelchair-accessible transportation assists residents with rides to scheduled medical appointments. Located in a neighborhood with a 50 walk score, the site sits within walking distance of basic local destinations. Administrator Angela Dreiling leads the facility under the ownership of Medicalodges, accepting Medicare for qualifying short-term stays alongside private pay options.

Prospective representatives can reach out to Medicalodges Kinsley to review available care plans, confirm current bed availability, and arrange a tour of the property.

Contact Medicalodges Kinsley

Overview of Larksfield Place Independent Living

Larksfield Place Independent Living is a luxury senior living community in Wichita, Kansas, offering various senior living solutions, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Residents can choose from their thoughtfully designed apartments, including a studio, one-bedroom, and a villa. As a not-for-profit community, Larksfield Place is fully focused on delivering the best senior living experience and less on its bottom line.

Known for their exceptionally high standards and unsurpassed service, the community has the most highly trained and experienced professionals in the Wichita area, ensuring residents can access top-rated senior health services, including respite care, transitional care, memory support, and rehabilitation. Residents can also participate in various activities, including music therapy, art therapy, cognitive programs, exercise and fitness, concerts, and happy hour, ensuring an enriched and vibrant life.

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Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village

Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Hutchinson, Kansas. Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing support, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, and respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, without requiring a move to a different community. The 65 bed community serves a defined resident population. Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson Village may be a good fit for someone who needs a range of care options or for a family seeking short term respite support.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover eligible care costs or residence expenses. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 31 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. A Walk Score of 59 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently for those trips.

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Overview of McCrite Plaza Topeka

McCrite Plaza dedicates itself to ensuring the best quality of service to the seniors while equally gaining their independence. The senior living community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care living options. Residents of all housing types have access to personal care that aims to enhance their quality of life.
McCrite ensures that its residents thrive in an environment that puts them first.
Specializing in independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation– offered an array of comprehensive services that cater to different levels of care. Residents of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care facilities are eligible for a list of stimulating and results-driven activities that focus on recovery.

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Overview of Azria Health Wichita

Azria Health Wichita is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in the city. The nursing home is proud to be one of the only few communities in the city that delivered exceptional individualized care for its unique residents. They aim to change the meaning of recovery for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Azria strives to have all its residents experience the comprehensive and exemplary care offered. 
Expect nothing but quality when it comes to their service: an advanced level of recovery found in long-term and post-acute rehabilitative services. They also proudly offer specialized care programs such as neurological and stroke services, orthopedic care, prosthetic training, pulmonary rehabilitation, post-cardiac care, and wound care– all created to have the right provision of multidisciplinary healthcare services such as therapy, enriching activities, and discharge planning.

Contact Azria Health Wichita

Overview of ManorCare Health Services-Overland Park

ManorCare Health Services is one of the most trusted senior living communities in Overland Park; they have strived to offer excellent and comprehensive accommodations for seniors with respect and dignity. The nursing home specializes in skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Staff is sure to maintain a high-quality standard of service delivered with compassion at a beautiful and welcoming campus. ManorCare ensures that your needs are met and that your recovery is their priority.

Community services include 24-hour nursing care, stimulating activities, engaging social activities and programs, and therapy services, including speech, occupational, and physical therapy. Individualized and long-term care are also offered to provide maximum care to unique seniors.

Contact ManorCare Health Services-Overland Park

Medicalodges Frontenac

206 S. Dittmann Street, Frontenac, KS 66763-2299
Overview of Medicalodges Frontenac

Medicalodges Frontenac offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, adult day care, home care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Frontenac, Kansas. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing support, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Adult day care provides daytime support, home care brings assistance to a person’s home, hospice and palliative care focus on comfort during serious illness, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.

Short term rehabilitation is available for residents receiving time limited rehab services, and the community also serves long term care needs. The combination of respite care and short term rehabilitation may suit a family needing temporary support while a usual caregiver travels, recovers, or arranges ongoing care. Medicalodges Frontenac has 45 beds, accepts Medicare and private pay, and offers two ways to cover care: Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay allows a family to pay directly.

Rehabilitation services are available on site, so residents can receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Handicap accessible transportation is available for many scheduled appointments, and the barbershop and salon provide grooming services on site; special diet preparations are also available. Weekly Bible studies and church services provide religious programming, while Michael D. Ricks serves as administrator and City Of Frontenac operates the community.

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Overview of Brookdale Shawnee

Brookdale Shawnee is an assisted living community in Shawnee, KS. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while allowing a resident to keep a private room. The starting price is $5,325 for assisted living, and the community may be a good fit for someone who wants private living space with support for everyday needs.

Residents may keep pets, and the beauty and barber shop allows for grooming services within the community. A courtyard and garden provide outdoor space, while a Walk Score of 71 means the area is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still manage some outings independently.

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Overview of Carrington Place Senior Living

Maximize your independence while receiving exceptional care from the outstanding senior living community of Carrington Place Senior Living by Americare located in the quiet residential area of East 4th Street, Pittsburg, KS, that offers assisted living and independent living. With a wide range of beautifully designed and well-built residences including private and semi-private studio and one-bedroom floor plans, seniors experience the finest comfort and convenience. Carrington Place goes above and beyond to lend extra hands for seniors to enjoy every moment of their best years and create lasting moments in its stunning premises.

Come with friends and explore fabulous attractions through exciting trips and engage with the community with its enjoyable programs. Delight with delectable and nutritious meals catering to dietary requirements for an unforgettable dining experience. Carrington Place is a good place for seniors to spend a glorious retirement with top-tier care and support from a genuinely caring community.

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SeniorCare Homes

7369 W 97Th St, Overland Park, KS 66212
Overview of SeniorCare Homes

Create meaningful moments with Senior Care Homes, a compassionate community that offers assisted living with a strong focus on memory care. Parkinson’s care, adult day stay, and hospice care are also provided to meet residents’ ever-changing needs. With a kind and specially trained team available around the clock, residents ease their worries and receive top-notch care for their special needs.

Stimulating activities and enriching programs are also conducted to enhance residents’ cognition and allow them to live actively. Mealtimes also foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and well-balanced dining options. The community features six state-of-the-art houses across Overland Park, ensuring residents find the care they need and live the lifestyle they prefer.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Kansas at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $6,314The average monthly cost across facilities in Kansas. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 47/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Kansas. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 69The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kansas. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Kansas

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Kansas?

Assisted living in Kansas supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Kansas?

Assisted living in Kansas is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Kansas Medicaid cover assisted living?

Kansas Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Kansas) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 211 assisted living facilities in Kansas. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Kansas?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Kansas, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Kansas?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.