Best Hospice in Kansas

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 65 hospice communities in KS using KS Dept. for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank hospice in KS
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Avg Walk Score: 48/ 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: 72The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kansas. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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.
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.
River Bend
HOS
ADC
AL
RC
Great Bend
40
Facility 40
KS AVG 72
Rank #151 / 174
Yes
59
Facility 59
KS AVG 48
Rank #92 / 304
Studio
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
KS AVG 74.9%
Rank #72 / 155
Courtney KlimaGreat Bend Homestead Assisted Living LLC11
4
Facility 4
KS AVG 100
Rank #4 / 147
0.4
Facility 0.4
KS AVG 2.9
Rank #4 / 147
Diversicare of Hutchinson, LLC
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Hutchinson
73
Facility 73
KS AVG 72
Rank #64 / 174
No
80
Facility 80
KS AVG 48
Rank #17 / 304
-
87.7%
Facility 87.7%
KS AVG 74.9%
Rank #33 / 155
Renee JohnsonDiversicare Hutchinson Property, LLC9
50
Facility 50
KS AVG 100
Rank #65 / 147
5.6
Facility 5.6
KS AVG 2.9
Rank #121 / 147
The Gardens at Aldersgate LLC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Topeka
175
Facility 175
KS AVG 72
Rank #4 / 174
No
78
Facility 78
KS AVG 48
Rank #23 / 304
-
65.1%
Facility 65.1%
KS AVG 74.9%
Rank #120 / 155
Morgan MorrisBetten End Snf Realty LLC77
297
Facility 297
KS AVG 100
Rank #133 / 147
3.9
Facility 3.9
KS AVG 2.9
Rank #74 / 147
Diversicare of Haysville
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Haysville
100
Facility 100
KS AVG 72
Rank #33 / 174
No
61
Facility 61
KS AVG 48
Rank #82 / 304
-
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
KS AVG 74.9%
Rank #55 / 155
Cora WebsterDiversicare Haysville Property LLC53
303
Facility 303
KS AVG 100
Rank #134 / 147
5.7
Facility 5.7
KS AVG 2.9
Rank #123 / 147
Diversicare of Chanute
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Chanute
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 72
Rank #78 / 174
No
69
Facility 69
KS AVG 48
Rank #56 / 304
-
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
KS AVG 74.9%
Rank #7 / 155
Quinton SchooleyDiversicare Chanute Property LLC75
340
Facility 340
KS AVG 100
Rank #138 / 147
4.5
Facility 4.5
KS AVG 2.9
Rank #91 / 147
The Wheatlands Health Care Center
HOS
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Kingman
54
Facility 54
KS AVG 72
Rank #100 / 174
No
53
Facility 53
KS AVG 48
Rank #128 / 304
-
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
KS AVG 74.9%
Rank #57 / 155
Nikki N. SchmitzKingman County Retirement Home Association21
59
Facility 59
KS AVG 100
Rank #74 / 147
2.8
Facility 2.8
KS AVG 2.9
Rank #54 / 147
Eureka Nursing
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Eureka
58
Facility 58
KS AVG 72
Rank #92 / 174
Yes
21
Facility 21
KS AVG 48
Rank #269 / 304
Studio
74.1%
Facility 74.1%
KS AVG 74.9%
Rank #96 / 155
Madison LutzEureka Nursing LLC4
30
Facility 30
KS AVG 100
Rank #51 / 147
7.5
Facility 7.5
KS AVG 2.9
Rank #140 / 147
Stratford Commons Rehabilitation & Health Care
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Overland Park
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 72
Rank #77 / 155
No
47
Facility 47
KS AVG 48
Rank #88 / 165
NF (Nursing Facility) (60), SNF/NF (Combined) (60)
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
KS AVG 74.9%
Rank #51 / 143
Billi BuschmannStratford Commons Real Estate LLC44210.5
Heritage Health Care
HOS
HC
NH
SNF
Chanute
71
Facility 71
KS AVG 72
Rank #65 / 155
Yes
15
Facility 15
KS AVG 48
Rank #156 / 165
Studio
83.1%
Facility 83.1%
KS AVG 74.9%
Rank #78 / 143
Shaunna TaylorHeritage Health Care LLC33110.3
El Dorado Operator LLC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
El Dorado
50
Facility 50
KS AVG 72
Rank #105 / 155
No
59
Facility 59
KS AVG 48
Rank #56 / 165
-
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
KS AVG 74.9%
Rank #33 / 143
Jamy ThompsonMich 16 El Dorado LLC371734.7

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every KS community we track that reports that metric, not just the 65 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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River Bend

3820 Broadway Ave, Great Bend, KS 67530
Overview of River Bend

River Bend provides assisted living, Adult Day Care, Hospice Care, and Respite Care in Great Bend, KS. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while the resident lives in a studio. Adult Day Care provides care during the day without requiring a resident to live at the community. Hospice Care supports residents receiving end of life care, and Respite Care may suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover because it provides a short stay.

River Bend has 40 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other. A Walk Score of 59 means some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some errands independently. Pets are allowed. Courtney Klima serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Diversicare of Hutchinson

Diversicare of Hutchinson in Hutchinson, Kansas, provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing services. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice supports a resident who needs end of life care focused on comfort.

The community has 73 beds. Short Stay Rehabilitation and Complex Medical Care are also available, giving residents access to rehabilitation services or care for medically complex needs without selecting a separate type of facility. Diversicare of Hutchinson may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised memory care or short stay rehabilitation.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 41 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, so families can use either listed public program or pay directly. An 80 out of 100 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Renee Johnson is the administrator, and Diversicare Hutchinson Property operates the community.

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Overview of The Gardens at Aldersgate

The Gardens at Aldersgate provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Topeka, Kansas. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management, and respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The range of services may be a good fit for someone who needs a supervised memory care setting, skilled nursing, or a short term respite stay. The community has 175 beds, placing it in the larger community range with more residents, more staff, and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 38 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment options that may include coverage for short term skilled care, assistance when savings may not cover a long stay, or direct payment. Morgan Morris serves as the administrator, and Betten End Snf Realty operates the community. High tech rehabilitation equipment and rehabilitation services allow therapy to take place at the community, while onsite physicians provide medical visits there; the salon and spa provide access to grooming services on site.

A Walk Score of 78 out of 100 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, that can make it possible to get out independently for routine errands.

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Overview of Diversicare of Haysville

Diversicare of Haysville provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, hospice care, and memory care in Haysville, Kansas. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care.

Short Stay Rehabilitation and rehabilitation services offer a temporary setting for recovery. Complex Medical Care supports residents with ongoing clinical needs. The combination may suit someone whose care needs could change over time, including a resident who may eventually need memory care or hospice care without leaving the community.

The home has 100 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 1 minute per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse staffing time for each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover the cost of care.

A Walk Score of 61 makes the area somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to manage select nearby trips independently. Diversicare Haysville Property operates the community, and Cora Webster serves as administrator.

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Overview of Diversicare of Chanute

Diversicare of Chanute is a nursing home in Chanute, Kansas, offering hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site, while memory care offers a supervised setting for a resident with dementia who may be at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care.

The community has 60 beds. Its short stay rehabilitation program and rehabilitation services provide a temporary setting for recovery, while complex medical care supports residents with more involved medical needs. This range of services may suit a resident who needs skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, or short term rehabilitation.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to fund eligible care. Quinton Schooley serves as the administrator, and Diversicare Chanute Property operates the community. A Walk Score of 69 out of 100 makes the area somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still manage certain outings independently.

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Overview of The Wheatlands Health Care Center

Kingman County Retirement Home Association operates The Wheatlands Health Care Center, a 54-bed continuing care community located in Kingman, Kansas. Since its opening in 1986, the property is owned by Lance Dixon and run by administrator Nikki N. Schmitz, has provided multiple levels of housing, including skilled nursing, assisted living, intermediate care, and memory care tracks. The front office uses standard payment systems, taking private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid, while the surrounding neighborhood carries a Walk Score of 53, meaning a vehicle is helpful for most trips, though some errands are manageable on foot.

An 83 percent occupancy rate keeps the building steady, with a resident length of stay averaging 663 days. This timeline shows a heavy focus on extended, long-term residential care alongside shorter recovery stays. To maintain this environment, the 24-hour floor staff provides an average of 4 hours and 30 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day, which includes 3 hours and 32 minutes from nurse aides.

On-site occupational therapy, physical therapy, and dementia programs are overseen by a staff nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialists. Regarding regulatory reviews, state inspectors previously noted issues with kitchen hand hygiene, hot water temperatures, and physician notifications, but the facility resolved these findings through approved correction plans and holds no active violations.

Interested individuals can reach out to the admissions department to set up a walk-through of the different living units, check out the therapy rooms, and look over the building layout. The administrative team handles these visits while answering direct questions about room availability, specialized memory care enrollment, and the daily activity schedule.

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Overview of Eureka Nursing

Residing in the tranquil residential area of North School Street, Eureka, KS, is the venerable senior living community Eureka Nursing Center by Americare that offers skilled nursing, hospice, adult day club, home health care, and rehabilitation. Relax and enjoy your intimate moments with purposely built and spacious residences in a wide array of studio floor plans. Eureka Nursing prides itself on a team of qualified and specially trained professionals who provide top-tier care and assistance for seniors to live their best years doing what they love.

Committed to improving residents’ wellness, the community utilizes a holistic approach in conducting a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs. Eat well and feel great with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Eureka Nursing Center is a good place for seniors to spend their golden years without worries in its amazing amenities and friendly spaces.

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Overview of Stratford Commons Rehabilitation & Health Care

Stratford Commons provides one of the most trusted nursing homes in Overland Park. The health care center consists of professional staff committed to providing seniors with a safe and comfortable environment. With its professional approach,  the nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional care delivered by the compassionate staff.

Stratford Commons, where life-enriching daily activities happen, contributes to a fast recovery for residents to continue living purposeful lives.

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Overview of Heritage Health Care

Dedicated to providing exceptional care, Heritage Health Care Skilled Nursing by Americare is a trusted senior living community situated in the serene lands of West Second, Chanute, KS, that features skilled nursing, hospice, adult day club, home health care, and rehabilitation. Have a safe place for your healing journey with the cozy and sophisticated residences of Heritage Health Care in a selection of studio floor plans. Lead a meaningful life while reaping the benefits of being in the community such as a friendly environment and professional support for your ever-changing needs.

The community strives to improve every aspect of residents’ well-being, combining fun and wellness for their daily activities. Moreover, residents enjoy delightful and healthy meals that fit their dietary needs and preferences. With its vibrant community and welcoming spaces, Heritage Health Care is great for seniors aiming to live a glorious retirement while receiving the utmost care they deserve.

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Overview of El Dorado Operator

El Dorado Operator provides nursing home care, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in El Dorado, Kansas. Skilled nursing and nursing home care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for people with serious or end of life needs, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities.

The home has 50 beds, placing it in the smaller community range. Someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other may find that size appealing. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 32 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Families may therefore have options that include short term skilled coverage, public benefits, or direct payment. The community is administered by Jamy Thompson and operated by Mich 16 El Dorado.

The combination of nursing services and respite care may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing oversight or a family caregiver who needs a temporary care arrangement.

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