Page 17 of Best Nursing Homes in Kansas

Why trust this guide? 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
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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.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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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 Table 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.
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.
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.
Topeka Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing-
NH
SNF
Topeka (Southwest Topeka)
120
Facility 120
KS AVG 74
Rank #22 / 155
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Facility 62
KS AVG 49
Rank #47 / 165
-$10.9M*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.$2.3M*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.21%*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.175172

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Overview of Park West Plaza Senior Living Residence

Located at 505 N Maize Rd, Park West Plaza Senior Living Residence serves residents in Wichita, Kansas. The community is in a moderately walkable area. Some errands and daily needs can be handled on foot.

The community occupies a single-story building. Housing choices include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. These options support different preferences, needs, and living styles.

Families and residents planning to move in the Wichita area may find the setting practical. Park West Plaza offers a residential environment for different levels of independence. Its single-level design removes the need for using elevators between apartments and shared spaces.

The layout may matter for residents with mobility concerns. The mix of unit sizes also supports both individuals and couples. Each resident can choose a space that fits their lifestyle and support needs.

A personal tour can give families a clearer view of Park West Plaza. During a visit, they can review floor plans, observe the community setting, and learn about daily routines.

Contact Park West Plaza Senior Living Residence

Overview of Evergreen Community at Johnson County

Evergreen Community of Johnson County offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing on its expanded senior care campus in Olathe, Kansas. Run by the non-profit organization Evergreen Living Innovations Inc., the community follows a person-centered model led by Executive Director Charla Roberts. Daily schedules provide short-term physical rehabilitation alongside long-term nursing care for residents with diverse clinical or cognitive needs.

Direct hands-on care is heavily built into the daily routine. Shift logs show nurse aides deliver an average of 3 hours and 24 minutes of bedside care per resident each day, supplemented by 47 minutes from registered nurses and 47 minutes from licensed practical nurses. Weekend nursing coverage remains high, totaling over 4 hours of combined direct clinical care per resident daily. The facility accommodates up to 84 beds in its nursing wing and maintains an average occupancy rate of roughly 83 percent.

The immediate neighborhood has a walkability score of 21 out of 100, which reflects a car-dependent environment where visiting families and staff will need a vehicle for standard errands. To support social connection, the building features dedicated community spaces, custom dining services tailored to individual preferences, and specialized memory support layouts. Financial coverage paths are flexible, as the home accepts Medicare and Medicaid alongside standard private payments.

Families looking into continuing care retirement communities or local rehabilitation options in Johnson County can contact the admissions team at Evergreen Community to look over floor plans and confirm current openings.

Contact Evergreen Community at Johnson County

Overview of Chapters Living of Town Center

Residing in Overland Park, KS, the Chapters Living of Town Center is a community that provides assisted living and memory care services. The community offers spacious and comforting ccommodations tailored to the preferences of its residents. With a highly skilled team, this community is committed to providing top-tier customized care plans. Known for its specialized memory care program, evidence-based techniques are utilized to treat those with Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.

True to its goals by letting their residents live life to the fullest, enjoy a fine dining with wholesome meals and innovative menus that cater to all palettes. Meet new people in their customized activity programs for social engagements. The sense of belonging in their neighborhoods, along with its health and wellness programs and salon services, residents are assured to maximize an extraordinary stay. Thus, Chapters Living of Town Center proudly sets an unparalled community for senior living.

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Overview of Nottingham Health & Rehabilitation

Nottingham Health & Rehabilitation runs a skilled nursing home in Olathe, Kansas, focusing on physical rehabilitation and recovery. The medical team stays on-site 24 hours a day to handle resident care and clinical needs. The facility does not participate in Medicare or Medicaid programs, so families will need to arrange for private-pay options or alternative insurance funding.

The surrounding neighborhood carries a walkability score of 47 out of 100, meaning the area is mostly car-dependent. A few local spots sit within walking distance, but visitors and families will generally need a vehicle to run errands or get around town.

Prospective residents checking out local rehabilitation options can call the admissions department at Nottingham Health & Rehabilitation directly to ask about current room availability or discuss out-of-pocket rates.

Contact Nottingham Health & Rehabilitation

Overview of Pioneer Ridge Independent Living of Lawrence

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Lawrence, KS, Pioneer Ridge Independent Living of Lawrence is an astounding community that offers independent living. The community also provides assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel a sense of belonging during their stay. Weekly housekeeping and maintenance are taken care of, providing residents more time to do the things they love.

Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Three delicious and healthy home-cooked meals are served daily to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. For residents’ convenience, scheduled transportation is also available. Amenities include a bistro, a pub, a movie theater, an art room, a fitness center, a salon, a barber shop, and communal spaces, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

Contact Pioneer Ridge Independent Living of Lawrence

Overview of Lakeview Village – Southridge

Experience a blissful retirement at Lakeview Village – Southridge, a blissful community in Lenexa, KS, offering independent living. The community features cozy and well-thought-out one- to three-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can ease their worries with maintenance services.

Communal spaces and wellness opportunities are available, ensuring residents will not run out of things to do. With an open-concept kitchen, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to spend their golden years independently, especially with its warm and friendly environment.

Contact Lakeview Village – Southridge

The Cottages Senior Care Living

2002 Labrador Blvd, Garden City, KS 67846
Overview of The Cottages Senior Care Living

Experience the highest quality of care at The Cottages at Garden City, a dedicated community in Garden City, KS, offering assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, and nursing care. Residents ease their worries with a compassionate and well-trained team providing top-tier care tailored to their needs around the clock. Beautifully designed and cozy accommodations are also available in a nurturing and inviting environment, ensuring residents feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. Medication management, ambulation, and transfers, alongside physical, occupational, and speech therapies, are provided to improve residents’ living experiences. The community is ideal for those looking to make every moment of their golden years count, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

Contact The Cottages Senior Care Living

Overview of Aberdeen Village a CCRC

Welcome to Aberdeen Village, a faith-based, senior living community located in Overland Park, Kansas offering a range of care options in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) setting. As a Life Plan Community, Aberdeen Village provides residents with a variety of choices for how to live and engage, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation (PATH®), and respite care.

Aberdeen Village prides itself on serving residents with compassion and respect, providing a fulfilling and enriched senior living experience. Its faith-based approach creates a welcoming and supportive environment for residents to thrive and enjoy a sense of community. Discover the exceptional living options and care services available at Aberdeen Village, where residents can experience the freedom to embrace life to the fullest.

Contact Aberdeen Village a CCRC

Overview of Ascension Living Via Christi Village Georgetown

Ascension Living Via Christi Village Georgetown sits in Wichita, Kansas, and it doesn’t stick to one level of care. Independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing all share the same campus. That’s worth noting, because a resident can move between levels of care without packing up and starting over somewhere new.

Ascension Living runs the place. It’s a national operator with real experience managing campuses built this way.

The medical support here is steady.;nNursing coverage runs 24 hours a day, and physical rehab and therapy are available on-site for anyone recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery. Since three care types share one campus, staff can adjust support as a resident’s needs change, instead of requiring a move to a different building.

The campus itself includes a chapel, a fitness center, a library, a spa, a cafe, and shared lounges built for gathering. There’s also a volunteer program, which gives residents a way to stay connected beyond their own unit. Activities lean educational, physical, and spiritual, not just games and bingo, so the calendar comes across as intentional rather than filler.

Getting around the neighborhood on foot is only sometimes realistic. The Walk Score sits at 47 out of 100, which counts as somewhat walkable. A handful of nearby services are reachable without a car, but most errands still call for one, or for the facility’s shuttle.

What comes through here is a faith-affiliated campus built around continuity. Families don’t have to guess whether this place can grow with a resident’s needs, because the structure is already set up to do exactly that.

Contact Ascension Living Via Christi Village Georgetown

Overview of Reflection Living Wichita

Situated in the welcoming neighborhood of Wichita, KS, Reflection Living Wichita is a dedicated community providing personal care and memory care services. The community is unlike any long-term care home you’ve ever seen. With a maximum of twelve residents, the care is much more individualized than a nursing home and is uniquely tailored to each resident. The community’s goal is to create a safe, healthy, and socially enriching environment for its residents that they deserve.

Experience its top-quality amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy delicious and healthy home-cooked meals, assistance with daily tasks, housekeeping, medication management, and more. Have fun with daily interactive activities and create meaningful memories with weekly outings. With Reflection Living Wichita, seniors can enjoy a glorious retirement.

Contact Reflection Living Wichita

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
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Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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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.