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Our editorial team analyzed 171 nursing homes in KS using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in KS
Avg Overall CMS Rating:2.9/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:3.5/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (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.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. It is not a government rating. A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Kansas average is: 57.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
$12.0M*Fiscal year ending 07/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$6.2M*Fiscal year ending 07/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
51.9%*Fiscal year ending 07/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Rank badges are statewide: each nursing home is ranked against every KS nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 171 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Sunset Home provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, and assisted living care in Concordia, Kansas. Owned by Teresa Shore and administrated by Christen Robinson, the 45-bed community operates at an 87 percent occupancy rate. It accommodates Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, serving individuals who require either short-term post-acute rehabilitation or long-term nursing support. The average length of stay for residents is 231 days.
The facility integrates multiple levels of support under one roof, offering adult day services alongside its residential care options. Located in a walkable area of Concordia with a walkability score of 70 out of 100, the neighborhood allows for daily errands to be managed on foot. For meals, the dining program emphasizes resident choice by offering daily specials alongside a la carte menu selections.
State regulatory records show that the community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. Prospective residents can explore the available care options and daily schedules by contacting the administration directly to arrange a tour of the Concordia campus.
Overview of Lincoln Care and Rehabilitation Center
Lincoln Care and Rehabilitation Center is a tightly-knit skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The modest and quality nursing home provides graceful living for short-term or long-term stays in a cozy nurturing environment. Lincoln Care provides services for inpatient and outpatient care; assisting everyday living with enriching activities that contribute to a high success rate for recovery. Lincoln offers comprehensive and result-driven services that focus on wound care, IV therapy cardiac management, and pulmonary management. The residents are surely enthralled because of the professional and compassionate delivery and attention given by the well-trained staff.
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.
Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital in Gardner, Kansas, delivers nursing home and skilled nursing services alongside inpatient acute rehabilitation and specialized brain injury programs. Clinical care targets individuals recovering from significant medical events or managing ongoing health conditions.
The facility houses 124 beds and currently maintains an 88% occupancy rate. Nursing staff time averages 3 hours and 13 minutes per resident daily. Managed by Recover Care Meadowbrook Rehabilitation under administrator Musu Jawara, the center participates in the Price Transparency program to provide upfront pricing details.
Individuals evaluating care options can connect with the Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital team to ask about open beds, discuss Medicaid coverage, and organize a tour.
Via Christi Village Hays Ks provides nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Hays, Kansas. Nursing home and skilled nursing services support medical and long term care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, and respite care offers a short term stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.
The community has 96 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 8 minutes per resident per day. That figure represents the documented amount of daily nurse time assigned to each resident. Rehabilitation services are available, so residents can receive therapy as part of their care at the community.
Private and shared rooms are available, giving residents the choice of having a private space or sharing with someone else. A restaurant style dining room provides a designated setting for meals, while a security system is available for residents with cognitive deficits. John Vanhook serves as administrator, and Kfar Hatzir operates the community.
A Walk Score of 76 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be completed on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, shops, pharmacies, or cafes may be reachable by walking, supporting independent outings. The range of care types may make Via Christi Village Hays Ks a good fit for a resident whose care needs change over time.
Owned by Elaine McDaniel, Medicalodges Eudora is a nursing home in Eudora, Kansas, offering both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care. At 65 beds, the facility has been operating for 51 years. Medicare and private pay are accepted, offering families different routes to cover rehabilitation after hospitalization or surgery, as well as ongoing nursing care. The facility’s current occupancy rate is 58% and provides continuity in a smaller, settled rural setting.
The facility focuses on rehabilitation services. Respite care and short-term rehab programs are available in addition to general nursing support. Total nurse staffing averages roughly 4 hours and 33 minutes per resident each day, providing consistent daily hands-on support. This level of staffing is common for nursing homes that balance post-acute recovery and chronic care needs.
State inspections revealed a history of operational matters related to medication management and food safety protocols. However, follow-up reviews confirmed that cited concerns were addressed over time. Families can be assured that the facility has worked to maintain and improve its practices.
Residents have access to a range of amenities and services. The dining program offers a varied menu and special dietary accommodations to meet their preferences and health needs. They also have access to barbershops or salons, transportation services, spiritual and religious services, and social areas and family spaces for visiting.
The facility is located in a moderately walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 51, so it’s accessible to visiting family, but most errands will require a car. Residents stay an average of 184 days, including post-acute residents and those with longer-term care needs typical of a full-service nursing home.
Medicalodges Leavenworth offers skilled nursing, nursing home care, assisted living, adult day care, home care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Leavenworth, KS. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment.
Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Adult day care offers daytime support, home care brings assistance to a person’s residence, hospice care focuses on end of life care, and palliative care focuses on comfort during serious illness. The range of care types may make Medicalodges Leavenworth a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time, since care can continue through the same provider as needs become more complex.
With 45 beds, the community is a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Rehabilitation services are available, giving residents access to rehabilitation as part of their care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 57 minutes per resident per day, representing the combined nursing time provided for each resident over a day.
Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly for services. Richard Marcotte serves as the administrator, and Medicalodges operates the community. A Walk Score of 48 places the area in a car dependent band, meaning most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives may need transportation for routine outings.
Medicalodges Arkansas City is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community serving the short-term and long-term care needs of residents of Arkansas City, Kansas and surrounding communities. The highly skilled staff assist residents in achieving their highest possible level of physical, emotional, and social well-being. Medicalodges Arkansas City is 100% employee-owned, ensuring a personal, vested interest in providing quality care.
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.
One hundred fifty-eight beds, 150 of them filled: Lakeview Village in Lenexa, Kansas, runs at 95 percent. A family with a move-in date in mind should ask specifically about the care level they need, since a large campus can be full in one wing and open in another. Scale does buy something, though. More residents means more staff and a fuller calendar than a small building sustains.
Independent living means having your own private home, with the convenience of community services built in. Meals and day‑to‑day logistics are handled by the building, so family members don’t have to make regular trips across town just to keep things running smoothly.
Assisted living adds a layer of personal support: help with dressing, bathing, and managing medications, while nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nurses on duty around the clock. Residents can move between these levels of care as their needs change, without losing the social connections they’ve already built.
Rehabilitation services are also part of the picture, offering structured recovery after illness, injury, or surgery, so residents can focus on healing with professional support close at hand. A spouse at home can be entirely willing and still unable to manage a transfer from bed to chair, which is the practical reason those weeks happen here.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds all work. Medicare covers skilled care in the weeks after a hospital stay, Medicaid takes over when savings will not reach, and families pay the balance directly.
The Aquatics Center, Wellness Center, and Fitness Center give residents a pool and places to exercise, while Home Health brings care into a resident’s own space. Gatherings happen at the Community Center, meals at the Bistro Café, and the Art Gallery hangs work worth looking at. Pets are allowed. At a walk score of 61, the area is moderately walkable, so a handful of errands work on foot and the rest do not. City Of Lenexa operates Lakeview Village, with Richard Alan Turley Jr. as administrator.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Kansas
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 nursing home care?
Yes — Kansas Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 171 nursing homes in Kansas. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home 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 nursing homes 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.
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