Page 4 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.

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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 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Park Villa
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Clyde
36
Facility 36
KS AVG 74
Rank #146 / 155
97.2%
Facility 97.2%
KS AVG 79.8%
Rank #9 / 143
+22%
4.72
Facility 4.72
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #57 / 137
- -18%+2%
$0
Facility $0
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #1 / 143
19
Facility 19
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #60 / 143
6.3
Facility 6.3
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #61 / 143
-35-
15
Facility 15
KS AVG 49
Rank #156 / 165
City Of Clyde
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #134 / 139
$1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #131 / 139
59.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #52 / 139
175492
Life Care Center of Wichita
NH
MC
SNF
Wichita
120
Facility 120
KS AVG 74
Rank #22 / 155
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
KS AVG 79.8%
Rank #51 / 143
+11%
4.07
Facility 4.07
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #95 / 137
- -33%-12%
$0
Facility $0
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #1 / 143
15
Facility 15
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #21 / 143
3.8
Facility 3.8
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #19 / 143
1106A-
75
Facility 75
KS AVG 49
Rank #23 / 165
Wichita Real Estate Investors LLC
$12.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $12.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #24 / 139
$8.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #14 / 139
67.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 67.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #24 / 139
175407
Delmar Gardens of Lenexa
NH
AL
MC
RC
SNF
Monrovia Lenexa
222
Facility 222
KS AVG 74
Rank #1 / 155
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
KS AVG 79.8%
Rank #104 / 143
-5%
4.87
Facility 4.87
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #42 / 137
A- -22%+5%
$0
Facility $0
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #1 / 143
23
Facility 23
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #17 / 143
7.7
Facility 7.7
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #43 / 143
-168-
75
Facility 75
KS AVG 49
Rank #23 / 165
Kathryn Allen
$14.7MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $14.7MFiscal year ending 03/2024
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #15 / 139
$8.4MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 03/2024
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #13 / 139
57.3%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 57.3%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #61 / 139
175122
Lakeview Village
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
SNF
Lenexa
184
Facility 184
KS AVG 74
Rank #3 / 155
69.6%
Facility 69.6%
KS AVG 79.8%
Rank #115 / 143
-13%
7.34
Facility 7.34
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #1 / 137
- -23%+58%
$35.6k
Facility $35.6k
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #113 / 143
26
Facility 26
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #37 / 143
5.2
Facility 5.2
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #38 / 143
2128A+
54
Facility 54
KS AVG 49
Rank #72 / 165
City Of Lenexa
$44.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $44.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #1 / 139
$29.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $29.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #1 / 139
66.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 66.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #27 / 139
175242
The Wheatlands Health Care Center
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Kingman
54
Facility 54
KS AVG 74
Rank #97 / 155
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
KS AVG 79.8%
Rank #76 / 143
+4%
4.52
Facility 4.52
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #70 / 137
- -48%-2%
$0
Facility $0
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #1 / 143
11
Facility 11
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #11 / 143
3.7
Facility 3.7
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #18 / 143
-45-
53
Facility 53
KS AVG 49
Rank #75 / 165
Kingman County Retirement Home Association
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #106 / 139
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #76 / 139
72.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 72.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #12 / 139
175521
Life Care Center of Seneca
NH
SNF
Seneca
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 74
Rank #77 / 155
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
KS AVG 79.8%
Rank #123 / 143
-19%
4.21
Facility 4.21
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #86 / 137
A +11%-9%
$0
Facility $0
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #1 / 143
15
Facility 15
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #28 / 143
5.0
Facility 5.0
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #23 / 143
-39A+
58
Facility 58
KS AVG 49
Rank #61 / 165
Seneca Health Care Medical Investors LLC
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #123 / 139
$2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #85 / 139
79.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 79.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #5 / 139
175439
Family Health & Rehabilitation Center
NH
SNF
Wichita
72
Facility 72
KS AVG 74
Rank #62 / 155
81.9%
Facility 81.9%
KS AVG 79.8%
Rank #80 / 143
+3%
5.28
Facility 5.28
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #26 / 137
A+ -41%+14%
$0
Facility $0
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #1 / 143
24
Facility 24
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #37 / 143
8.0
Facility 8.0
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #70 / 143
-59-
15
Facility 15
KS AVG 49
Rank #156 / 165
Fhrc Property Development LLC
$8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #48 / 139
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #47 / 139
53.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #77 / 139
175501
Ascension Living Via Christi Village Ridge
NH
ADC
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Wichita
80
Facility 80
KS AVG 74
Rank #47 / 155
90.6%
Facility 90.6%
KS AVG 79.8%
Rank #31 / 143
+14%
4.56
Facility 4.56
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #63 / 137
- -6%-2%
$36.0k
Facility $36.0k
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #1 / 143
22
Facility 22
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #28 / 143
4.4
Facility 4.4
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #3 / 143
273-
25
Facility 25
KS AVG 49
Rank #135 / 165
Trisha Chege
$13.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $13.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #18 / 139
$6.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #33 / 139
46.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 46.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #112 / 139
175539
Brookdale Overland Park
NH
AL
CCRC
MC
SNF
Overland Park
94
Facility 94
KS AVG 74
Rank #37 / 155
79.7%
Facility 79.7%
KS AVG 79.8%
Rank #92 / 143
0%
4.50
Facility 4.50
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #70 / 137
- +65%-3%
$0
Facility $0
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #62 / 143
23
Facility 23
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #52 / 143
5.8
Facility 5.8
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #97 / 143
-75-
44
Facility 44
KS AVG 49
Rank #98 / 165
Kimberly Ellis
$22.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $22.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #6 / 139
$10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #9 / 139
49.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #97 / 139
175517
Westchester Village of Lenexa
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Lenexa
34
Facility 34
KS AVG 74
Rank #151 / 155
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
KS AVG 79.8%
Rank #33 / 143
+13%
5.56
Facility 5.56
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #18 / 137
- -9%+20%
$0
Facility $0
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #1 / 143
22
Facility 22
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #60 / 143
7.3
Facility 7.3
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #106 / 143
-31-
70
Facility 70
KS AVG 49
Rank #37 / 165
Haley Nickles
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #51 / 139
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #62 / 139
45.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #116 / 139
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Park Villa

114 S. High Street, Clyde, KS 66938-9472
Overview of Park Villa

Park Villa is a nursing home on South High Street in Clyde, Kansas. Lawrence Blochlinger owns and operates it. It serves residents across the lifespan of long-term and post-acute care and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The 36-bed home has a high occupancy rate of 97%. Residents typically stay for 236 days, including short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

Daily care is supported by a nursing team that provides roughly 5 hours of nursing care per resident each day. Residents get support from registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. This staffing level can consistently provide hands-on support throughout the day. Outpatient therapy services are available to residents who need support for recovery and rehabilitation.

The facility is located in a quieter, rural, car-dependent setting with limited walkable access to nearby services. The rural setting is a great option for residents and families who are connected to the community and comfortable with driving for appointments and visits.

State inspections focused on food safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen, as well as resident care documentation and medication management. The facility was able to address prior findings and improve practices in these areas over time. Families considering Park Villa should take a tour to see the setting, meet staff, and understand the daily routines and care approach.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Wichita

Wichita Real Estate Investors LLC operates Life Care Center of Wichita, a 120-bed nursing and rehabilitation facility located on North Edgemoor Street in Wichita. For 29 years, the home has processed resident billing through typical insurance pathways, accepting private pay alongside standard Medicare and Medicaid options. The surrounding neighborhood is moderately walkable, meaning visitors and families can handle a few local errands on foot when visiting, though a vehicle remains practical for general transit.

The facility runs busy with a 98 percent occupancy rate, and residents stay for an average of 109 days. This timeline shows an operational focus on short-term post-hospital therapy alongside traditional long-term care. To handle medical needs like wound care, IV therapy, and post-surgical recovery, the 24-hour floor staff logs about 4 hours of total direct nursing care per resident every day across shifts shared by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides.

Regarding regulatory history, state inspections have flagged recurring issues with medication administration, care planning details, food safety, and infection control, though the home has received zero civil fines or enforcement actions and maintains its federal Medicare certification.

Families can contact the front office to schedule a tour of the building, look over the resident rooms, and see the common areas firsthand. Executive Director Matthew J. Stephenson and the administrative team manage these property visits while answering questions about admission timelines, case management, and the facility’s specific safety protocols for medication and care tracking.

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Overview of Delmar Gardens of Lenexa

Delmar Gardens of Lenexa is a nursing home in Lenexa, KS, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Promoting a supportive and welcoming environment, the community strives to keep older adults comfortable and safe. With 24-hour care, therapy services, and nutritious meals, residents receive the utmost attention and care for a worry-free living. Following a holistic approach to care, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Fun events, exercises, and recreational programs foster interaction and encourage residents to have fun. Spacious dining rooms, a beauty salon/ barbershop, and an activity room are also available, so residents can freely move around and live leisurely. Restaurants, a mall, and shops are also located nearby, providing residents with easy access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home ensures older adults can live to their potential in retirement, making it one of the finest options for senior living in Kansas.

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Overview of Lakeview Village

Lakeview Village is a well-regarded life plan community in Lenexa, KS, that offers independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Featuring a variety of retirement homes in a neighborhood-style setting, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. Exceptional services, including housekeeping, 24/7 security, and scheduled transportation, are also provided to help residents live comfortably in their later years. The community also ensures residents have quick access to quality care, ensuring they can age in place.

Outings to cultural events, hobby clubs, and fitness programs provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and make friends. An art studio, a lakefront patio, and a woodworking shop are among the many amenities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. With its scenic location in the tree-lined neighborhood of Lenexa, residents have a quiet and stress-free retirement. As a trusted option for senior living in Kansas, this life plan community has exceptional standards of care.

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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.

Contact The Wheatlands Health Care Center

Overview of Life Care Center of Seneca

Somebody who needs daily nursing and therapy at the same time would otherwise be splitting the week between a facility and a clinic. Life Care Center of Seneca sits in Seneca, Kansas, and keeps both nursing and rehabilitation under one roof. Licensed nurses are on site all day and all night, and rehabilitation services are built directly into each resident’s care.

The nursing home itself holds 60 beds. Staff time averages out to 4 hours and 12 minutes of nursing care per resident across a day.

Families can pay in different ways. Medicare is accepted for short‑term skilled care after a hospital stay. Medicaid helps when savings cannot cover a longer stay. Private pay works too, with costs handled directly. A salon handles hair on site, and transportation covers trips beyond the building. Ashley Laflin serves as administrator, and Seneca Health Care Medical Investors operates the community.

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Overview of Family Health & Rehabilitation Center

Somebody recovering from surgery in a house with the bedroom upstairs has a problem that has nothing to do with willpower. The house is fine in general and unworkable for six weeks. Family Health & Rehabilitation Center in Wichita, Kansas, is built for that stretch, with rehabilitation services and a Skilled Services program covering ordered skilled care.

Licensed nursing is available on site at every hour for residents whose clinical needs run through the night. The 72-bed nursing home and skilled nursing facility had 59 beds occupied at the last count, putting it at 82 percent and below full.

Nursing hours total 5 hours and 17 minutes per resident daily, which is the whole staff’s time divided across the census rather than one resident’s personal schedule.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay each open a route: Medicare for eligible short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid where coverage qualifies, and personal funds for the rest. Logan Holt serves as administrator, and Fhrc Property Development operates the community.

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Overview of Ascension Living Via Christi Village Ridge

Ascension Living is a comfortable assisted living community offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community promotes social, recreational, spiritual, and educational activities to their residents to cultivate their mental and physical abilities. Many of the services provided are centered on the comfort of healing. Ascension Living’s goal is to have their residents age with grace and thrive with physical ability; through their personalized care service, residents can transfer between assisted living and skilled nursing– depending on the healthcare need. Staff members make it a point to promote a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for their residents. Ascension Living proudly welcomes whatever faith, ready to attend and enhance your quality of life.

Ascension Living ensures everything is conveniently provided for seniors, making it a point that they just sit back and relax. Management ensures that residents relax and pursue an active lifestyle through the range of cultural, spiritual, and social opportunities that await them. Community amenities are maintenance free, so residents can enjoy seamless access to living spaces like a lounge room, Chapel, fitness center, and cafe. Other services include the essential housekeeping, laundry, and transportation. 

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Overview of Brookdale Overland Park

Offering short-term rehabilitation and post-acute care, Brookdale Overland Park is a nursing home on Lamar Avenue in Overland Park, Kansas, with a 94-bed capacity. Owned by Kimberly Ellis, the community features studio, one-bedroom, and suite accommodations within a two-story setting. With a current occupancy of 87.5% and an average length of stay of 26 days, it primarily serves older adults recovering from hospitalization or illness. Rates start at $6,480 per month, with Medicare and private pay accepted for flexible payment options.

Nursing care is provided daily for an average of 4 hours and 32 minutes, including 1 hour and 26 minutes by registered nurses and 2 hours and 2 minutes of direct assistance by nurse aides. Moreover, 24-hour staffing is provided, along with on-site pharmacy and clinic services to support rehabilitation, short-term stays, and ongoing medical needs. The pet-friendly environment also allows residents to bring small animal companions.

Planned social events, entertainment, tai chi, journaling workshops, and the Green Thumbs Garden Club, as well as beauty and barber services, aim to enrich daily living. A fitness center, spa, library, arts and crafts studio, billiards game room, theater, woodworking shop, café/bistro, ice cream parlor, chapel, landscaped walking paths, courtyard, and garden are among the amenities available on-site.

The surrounding neighborhood is relatively walkable, with a Walk Score of 44, providing access to some amenities within walking distance.

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Overview of Westchester Village of Lenexa

Discover the vibrant senior living community at Westchester Village of Lenexa in Kansas, where purpose, passion, and joy abound. This well-maintained community offers a range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and long-term care, as well as short-term rehab services. Residents enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle with a plethora of activities, from movie nights to arts and crafts, church services, and engaging card games. The community goes above and beyond, organizing outings such as dinners, concerts, and museum visits, adding an extra layer of excitement and fun to their residents’ lives.

Here, residents experience spacious apartments and tastefully designed interiors that create a warm, home-like environment. The community takes pride in offering a variety of living options, including private rooms, private suites, and enhanced semi-private rooms. With a focus on providing a supportive and enriching atmosphere, Westchester Village of Lenexa senior living stands as an excellent choice for independent living near you, providing residents with a comfortable and engaging lifestyle tailored to their preferences.

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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.