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Our editorial team analyzed 167 nursing homes in KS using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in KS
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.
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.
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 grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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: 57.7% 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.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other KS nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 167 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Village Shalom in Overland Park, KS, offers nursing home care and skilled nursing. Four more levels ride on the same license, namely respite care, memory care, assisted living, and independent living. The daily tasks are what assisted living takes care of, while independent living hands the day back to the resident, with the community’s services still attached.
Memory care is secured space with supervision inside it. The skilled nursing designation covers licensed clinical care in the building, and the nursing home designation covers the same nursing on an open-ended basis. Short stays are taken here too, under the respite designation, when a household’s caregiver has to step back for a while.
Of 66 beds, 98.5 percent are occupied on an average day. Nursing time per resident is 6 hours and 7 minutes a day. With six levels licensed here, somebody whose needs deepen changes what they receive rather than where they live.
Three payment routes are taken, among them Medicare and Medicaid, and a family’s own money the third. The administrator here is Jamie Paredes. Rehabilitation Services are named, and a pet is welcome to come.
Overview of Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center
Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center in Oskaloosa, Kansas, supplies nursing home care, hospice care, respite stays, and memory care. Residential nursing accommodations cover both short-term recovery and long-term placements. Dedicated memory care units accommodate individuals living with cognitive conditions, while respite programs support primary family caregivers through temporary stays.
A total capacity of 60 beds operates under administrator Ashley Hartman and operator Oskaloosa Ks Property Holdings. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 36 minutes per resident across the building. Discharge planning programs assist residents in managing transitions back home or to other care settings following a stay. Situated in an area with a 53 walk score, the location enables some routine local errands on foot. Funding options include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.
Prospective representatives can connect with the Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center to verify room availability, review admission requirements, or arrange a guided walkthrough.
Agewise Living in Sterling, Kansas, offers nursing home, independent living, and skilled nursing care. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. With 45 beds, the community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.
Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 21 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on staffing time assigned to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. A Walk Score of 44 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Karen Smith serves as the administrator.
Lincoln Park Manor provides skilled nursing and nursing care in Lincoln, Kansas. With 36 beds, it is a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other. The setting may suit someone who needs skilled nursing or short term rehabilitation and prefers a smaller home.
Short term rehabilitation gives a resident a place to receive therapy during recovery. Skilled nursing provides ongoing nursing care for residents who need clinical support. On site therapists support rehabilitation at the community, while social service staff help with transitions after rehab. Physician led medical services are available seven days a week, and nursing staff are on site around the clock.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Beauty and barber services provide salon care on site.
Diane Walters is the administrator, and Lincoln County operates the community.
Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation operates in the Victory Hills neighborhood of Kansas City, KS, offering assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Housing these varied levels of care under one roof allows residents to step up their support as health conditions change over time.
Assisted living care covers day-to-day assistance with dressing, bathing, and managing medications. Memory care provides a secured environment with close supervision for residents prone to wandering, while the nursing home and skilled nursing divisions deliver continuous, around-the-clock licensed nursing support. A physician remains on staff alongside 24-hour personnel to ensure constant coverage throughout the 131-bed facility. Daily nursing care averages 3 hours and 36 minutes per resident. Accepted payment sources include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options.
On-site health services feature in-house rehabilitation therapy and dialysis treatments, eliminating the need for outside travel to receive care. Residents also have access to scheduled transportation and religious services. The surrounding neighborhood carries a walk score of 57, meaning non-driving residents can accomplish a few basic errands nearby on foot.
Families looking for comprehensive care options for a loved one can contact the facility directly to gather more details or schedule a walk-through of the area.
Reed’s Cove Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Wichita, KS, providing skilled nursing and nursing care. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services support residents who are working to regain or maintain function.
The home may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing support during rehabilitation or for long term care. It has 76 beds, giving families a clear measure of the home’s capacity without suggesting a particular living arrangement.
Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 12 minutes per resident per day, representing the documented amount of daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident. The Skilled/Rehabilitation program provides rehabilitation services within the home’s care setting, and Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Stacie Degoey serves as administrator, and Rchr Development operates the home.
Life Care Center of Kansas City provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in the Bethel Welborn neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock, so the home may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing clinical support.
The home has 82 beds, which is its licensed capacity for residents receiving care there. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day, measuring the daily hands-on nursing time available to each resident.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly. Matthew Memmer serves as the administrator.
McCrite Plaza dedicates itself to ensuring the best quality of service to the seniors while equally gaining their independence. The senior living community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care living options. Residents of all housing types have access to personal care that aims to enhance their quality of life.
McCrite ensures that its residents thrive in an environment that puts them first.
Specializing in independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation– offered an array of comprehensive services that cater to different levels of care. Residents of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care facilities are eligible for a list of stimulating and results-driven activities that focus on recovery.
Lakepoint Augusta provides nursing home care, assisted living, and skilled nursing services in Augusta, Kansas. Services span long-term nursing, short-term physical rehabilitation, and temporary respite stays. Assisted living support helps residents manage personal hygiene, dressing, and routine medication management.
Administrator Nicholas Haverkamp manages the 88-bed facility. Staffing metrics reflect an average of 3 hours and 6 minutes of direct daily nursing time per resident. The facilities feature dedicated therapy gyms, outdoor areas, salon and barber services, spiritual programs, and regular group recreation. Financial options accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment, while a walk score of 56 allows for occasional errands on foot nearby.
Families considering short-term rehabilitation or long-term nursing care can connect with Lakepoint Augusta to check current bed availability, explore funding avenues, or arrange a guided walk-through.
Overview of Stratford Commons Rehabilitation & Health Care
Stratford Commons Rehabilitation & Health Care in Overland Park, KS, provides skilled nursing, long-term nursing home care, hospice support, and short-term respite stays. Licensed nursing staff remain on site 24 hours a day to manage ongoing medical needs. End-of-life comfort defines the hospice program, while respite stays give family caregivers brief coverage for travel or personal recovery.
Administrator Billi Buschmann manages the 60-bed facility. Measured daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 36 minutes per resident. Financial models cover Medicare for post-hospital rehabilitation, Medicaid for qualified long-term stays, and private payment options.
Prospective representatives evaluating nursing facilities or short-term care can contact Stratford Commons Rehabilitation & Health Care to inquire about current bed availability or book a tour to view the area.
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Nursing Homes in Kansas at a glance
Avg Overall CMS Rating:3.2/ 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:2.9/ 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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