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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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. 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
40Yes 59 Studio 80.0% Courtney KlimaGreat Bend Homestead Assisted Living LLC1140.4
Diversicare of Haysville
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Haysville
100No 61 - 84.0% Cora WebsterDiversicare Haysville Property LLC533035.7
The Gardens at Aldersgate LLC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Topeka
175No 78 - 65.1% Morgan MorrisBetten End Snf Realty LLC772973.9
Diversicare of Hutchinson, LLC
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Hutchinson
73No 80 - 87.7% Renee JohnsonDiversicare Hutchinson Property, LLC9505.6
The Wheatlands Health Care Center
HOS
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Kingman
54No 53 - 83.3% Nikki N. SchmitzKingman County Retirement Home Association21592.8
Diversicare of Chanute
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Chanute
60No 69 - 95.0% Quinton SchooleyDiversicare Chanute Property LLC753404.5
Stratford Commons Rehabilitation & Health Care
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Overland Park
60No 47 NF (Nursing Facility) (60), SNF/NF (Combined) (60) 88.3% Billi BuschmannStratford Commons Real Estate LLC44210.5
Via Christi Village Pittsburg Ks LLC
HOS
AL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Pittsburg
96No 79 - 77.1% Amy BaileyKfar Habor LLC793894.9
Diversicare of Larned
HOS
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Larned
60No 73 - 73.3% Bryan StaceyDiversicare Larned Property LLC281746.2
Eureka Nursing
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Eureka
58Yes 21 Studio 74.1% Madison LutzEureka Nursing LLC4307.5
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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 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 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 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 Wheatlands Health Care Center

The Wheatlands Health Care Center in Kingman, Kansas, supplies independent living, assisted living support, memory care, nursing home services, skilled nursing, hospice care, and short-term respite stays. Assisted living programs aid residents with everyday routines like bathing, dressing, and medication management, while independent living offers private residential setups without daily care services. Secured memory care accommodations serve residents with cognitive decline, hospice care provides end-of-life comfort, and temporary respite admissions offer short-term coverage for primary family caregivers.

Kingman County Retirement Home Association operates the 54-bed center under administrator Nikki N. Schmitz. On-site rehabilitation options provide physical therapy directly within the facility. Recorded daily nursing averages 4 hours and 31 minutes per resident. Situated in an area with a 58 walk score, nearby paths allow for occasional errands on foot. Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment options are accepted.

Prospective representatives researching long-term care options or flexible care transitions can reach out to The Wheatlands Health Care Center to ask about room openings, discuss payment methods, or schedule a tour.

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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 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 Via Christi Village Pittsburg Ks

Mental Health and Recovery is a named program at Via Christi Village Pittsburg Ks, which is not standard equipment in a 96-bed Kansas community. Medical Care, Short Stay and Long Term Care, and Discharge Planning round out the program list, that last one shaping how a temporary stay actually ends rather than leaving the transition to chance.

Assisted living is provided here, and it is used to cover help with daily tasks. Nursing home care and skilled nursing are also offered, with licensed nurses kept on site at all hours of the day and night. Rehabilitation therapy is included, and it is arranged to run alongside both kinds of nursing care so that recovery is supported while regular care continues.

Palliative care and hospice care are given for comfort‑focused needs. Respite care is provided to fill a different kind of gap, one that sometimes is not planned for. A burst pipe may force someone out of a house, a renovation may take longer than expected, or a home may simply not be livable for several weeks. In those cases, a short stay is arranged here.

The license covers 96 beds, and at the last count 74 of those beds were occupied. The surrounding area has been given a walk score of 79. That score places it in the very walkable range. Errands are often able to be finished on foot, which matters for residents who have stopped driving. Shops, services, or a café can be reached without asking for a ride. Amy Bailey serves as administrator, and Kfar Habor operates the community.

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Overview of Diversicare of Larned

Diversicare of Larned offers nursing home and skilled nursing, assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in Larned, Kansas. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort and support for someone nearing the end of life.

The combination of care types may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Short Stay Rehabilitation and Complex Medical Care are specific programs. Rehabilitation services support temporary recovery after an illness, injury, or hospital stay, while complex medical care addresses more involved health needs.

The community has 60 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid may help when a family’s savings do not cover a long stay. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 19 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse staffing time allocated to each resident.

A Walk Score of 73 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently for routine errands. Bryan Stacey is the administrator, and Diversicare Larned Property operates the community.

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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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Hospice in Kansas at a glance

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