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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.
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 grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs. Convenience and hassle-free living is the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; as well as their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other services include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.
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.
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.
Overview of Stratford Commons Rehabilitation & Health Care
Stratford Commons provides one of the most trusted nursing homes in Overland Park. The health care center consists of professional staff committed to providing seniors with a safe and comfortable environment. With its professional approach, the nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional care delivered by the compassionate staff.
Stratford Commons, where life-enriching daily activities happen, contributes to a fast recovery for residents to continue living purposeful lives.
Center at Waterfront delivers skilled nursing and physical rehabilitation services in Wichita, Kansas. Structured programs assist residents needing clinical nursing supervision while working through post-hospital recovery or ongoing physical therapy.
This 80-bed facility operates under administrator David E. Smith and operator East Wichita Snf. Daily nursing coverage averages 4 hours and 21 minutes per resident. Private suites with individual bathrooms give residents personal space during their stay, while additional property features include an executive chef preparing healthy fine dining meals and a beauty salon.
Interested individuals and their representatives can call Center at Waterfront to arrange a tour, go over clinical needs, and check current suite availability. Payment methods include Medicare for qualifying short-term care and direct private pay.
Fountainview Living provides assisted living, nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care with a 50-bed setting in Rose Hill, Kansas. The community provides comfort and symptom management for terminally ill residents, as well as those with serious illnesses. Temporary stays are also welcome, particularly those whose usual caregiver needs time away.
Currently, occupancy is at 70%, with an average length of stay of 126 days. Moreover, total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 11 minutes per resident per day, which represents the nursing time allocated to each resident across the day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, so families can use the option that fits the resident’s eligibility and financial resources.
The community is owned by Fountainview Realco, with Kelvin Kengari serving as administrator. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep an animal companion with them.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
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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 167 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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Nursing Homes in Kansas at a glance
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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