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Our editorial team analyzed 171 nursing homes in KS using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in KS
Avg Overall CMS Rating:2.9/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:3.5/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the KS Dept. for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
$3.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$2.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
65.6%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Rank badges are statewide: each nursing home is ranked against every KS nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 171 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Reed’s Cove Health and Rehabilitation operates a 76-bed nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Wichita, Kansas, offering long-term residential support alongside short-term rehabilitation. Clinical care caters to residents requiring ongoing medical oversight or structured physical therapy stays.
Community operations run under administrator Stacie Degoey and operator RCHR Development. Current records indicate a 92% occupancy rate across the facility. Nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 12 minutes per resident daily, reflecting an aggregate daily staffing measure rather than continuous one-to-one nurse coverage.
Prospective representatives can contact the admissions office at Reed’s Cove Health and Rehabilitation to check current bed availability, schedule a facility walkthrough, or review funding options.
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.
Spend a wondrous retirement with the reliable senior living community of Hilltop Manor Skilled Nursing by Americare located in the ethereal setting of South Valley Street, Cunningham, KS, that provides skilled nursing, adult day club, hospice, home health care, and rehabilitation. The community strives to provide a welcoming abode for seniors to enjoy their healing journey, featuring various snug and well-built studio floor plans for better comfort and security. With a trustworthy and well-trained team delivering the highest standard of care and assistance, seniors keep their peace of mind and experience new things.
Utilizing a holistic approach, Hilltop Manor ensures every aspect of residents’ wellness is taken care of through engaging activities and enjoyable fitness programs. Delightful and healthy meals accompany seniors as they stay in the community to meet their nutritional needs and preferences. Hilltop Manor is great for seniors looking to gain meaningful experiences and thrive in their golden years with its incredible amenities and lovely community.
Overview of Meridian Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Three hours and forty-five minutes of nursing time reaches each resident of Meridian Rehabilitation & Health Care Center over a full day. That figure is hands-on care, spread across everyone in the building rather than reserved for one room. The Wichita home runs 106 beds and provides skilled nursing, with licensed nurses working every shift including the overnight.
Memory care sits alongside it. Dementia can take a route somebody walked for thirty years and make it unfamiliar halfway through, and a secured, supervised setting answers that problem directly. Respite stays are handled here too. A wedding two states away gets booked long before anyone knows a parent will need daily help, and a short stay covers the stretch when the usual caregiver cannot be in two places.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay all work at this address. Medicare covers the weeks following a hospital discharge and then stops, since it pays for recovery rather than for living somewhere. Medicaid becomes the live question once savings stop stretching far enough. The surrounding streets score 75 for walking, putting the area in the very walkable range, so a resident who gave up driving keeps a pharmacy run, a cup of coffee, and an errand with nothing medical about it inside a short walk.
Patrick Burke administers the home. Rehabilitation runs inside the building, which means recovery work does not begin with somebody arranging a car twice a week. Outdoor therapy, transportation to scheduled appointments, dining, and a barber and beauty salon are named among the programs on offer.
Residing in the tranquil residential area of North School Street, Eureka, KS, is the venerable senior living community Eureka Nursing Center by Americare that offers skilled nursing, hospice, adult day club, home health care, and rehabilitation. Relax and enjoy your intimate moments with purposely built and spacious residences in a wide array of studio floor plans. Eureka Nursing prides itself on a team of qualified and specially trained professionals who provide top-tier care and assistance for seniors to live their best years doing what they love.
Committed to improving residents’ wellness, the community utilizes a holistic approach in conducting a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs. Eat well and feel great with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Eureka Nursing Center is a good place for seniors to spend their golden years without worries in its amazing amenities and friendly spaces.
Overview of Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center
Oskaloosa Ks Property Holdings operates Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center, a 60-bed care community situated on Cherokee Street in Oskaloosa, Kansas. The financial department processes resident accounts using standard insurance tracks, accepting private pay as well as Medicare and Medicaid options. The surrounding neighborhood holds a Walk Score of 53, meaning the location is moderately walkable and allows for a few quick errands on foot. However, most visitors and families will still use a vehicle for general travel.
An occupancy rate of 90 percent keeps the facility steady, and residents stay for an average of 204 days. This operational timeline points to a standard mix of short-term post-surgical recovery and long-term clinical placements. To monitor daily health needs, the 24-hour nursing team averages 3 hours and 35 minutes of direct care per resident each day, split as 2 hours and 26 minutes from nurse aides, 33 minutes from registered nurses, and 30 minutes from licensed practical nurses.
This staffing setup handles a dedicated memory care unit for dementia, temporary respite tracks, and hospice care, while state survey history shows the home resolved past notes on documentation and monitoring to maintain its ongoing regulatory compliance.
Interested individuals can reach out to the main office to look over the floor plan, view the specialized memory care wing, and discuss how the care team coordinates short-term or long-term admissions. The front desk team manages these property walks while answering questions about room availability, discharge planning parameters, and daily activity programs.
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.
Rockpoint Care Center is a nursing home in Hiawatha, Kansas, providing 24 hours of skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. This can suit a resident who needs ongoing nursing support or rehabilitation without arranging care in a separate setting.
The community has 53 beds. It is a smaller community, where staff and residents can get to know each other, and its programs include long term and end of life care for residents who need continuing support or care at the end of life. Total nurse staffing is 3h 28m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, allowing families to use public coverage or pay directly based on their circumstances. Lorene Rieger serves as administrator, and Hiawatha Propco operates the community.
The Nicol Home is a nursing home in Glasco, Kansas, offering respite care and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care gives someone a short stay when their usual caregiver needs time away. Short term rehabilitation provides a temporary setting for recovery focused therapy.
With 32 beds, the home has a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 43 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted: Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay uses the resident’s or family’s funds. Carter Olson serves as the administrator. The Nicol Home may be a good fit for a resident needing a temporary rehabilitation or respite stay.
Overview of Ascension Living Via Christi Village Manhattan
Age without worries at Ascension Living Via Christi Village Manhattan, an exceptional community in Manhattan, KS, offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care. Independent living residents can choose among its beautifully designed and spacious two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring their comfort and safety. The community also helps with housekeeping and maintenance, so residents have a hassle-free living.
A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With plenty of common spaces, including a library, card rooms, cafes, and gardens, the community ensures residents can thrive in retirement.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Kansas
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Kansas?
Assisted living in Kansas is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Kansas Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Kansas Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 171 nursing homes in Kansas. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Kansas?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Kansas, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Kansas?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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