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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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
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.
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.
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: 57.8% 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 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
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.
Rolling Hills is a community that specializes in assisted living, rapid recovery, and skilled nursing. The community programs and activities are designed to help individuals develop an active lifestyle and hassle-free living while maintaining independence through a personalized-style approach in a nurturing setting. The senior living home creates an environment that promotes holistic wellness. There is a vibrant home-like atmosphere with world-class service that elevates their daily living. As a proud member of Midwest Health, Rolling Hills is the ideal home where seniors thrive. Rolling Hills aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors are able to satisfy their holistic wellness. They house licensed physicians and professionals and offer a list of social and stimulating activities, nutritional programs, and specialized training for residents for an enriching experience– short-term and long-term care, post-hospital and post-surgical care, respiration therapy, and social services available.
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.
Parkside Homes in Hillsboro, Kansas, delivers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. Personal support in assisted living helps residents manage everyday tasks like bathing, dressing, and medications, while skilled nursing offers higher-level clinical care and short-term rehabilitation services.
City Of Hillsboro operates this 50-bed community, led by administrator Stephanie Bryant. Housing arrangements feature one, two, and three-bedroom apartments alongside independent duplexes and patio homes, with pet-friendly policies in place. Daily nurse staffing across the facility averages 5 hours and 34 minutes per resident.
Prospective residents and their loved ones can get in touch with Parkside Homes to discuss apartment availability, review care needs, or request detailed pricing information.
In Topeka, KS, Brighton Place West Health Center is set up for nursing home care, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides ongoing clinical support. Hospice care and palliative care center on comfort and symptom management during serious illness. Respite care is a brief stay arranged around a caregiver’s travel or recovery.
Every one of the 50 beds is occupied. Short-Term Rehab and rehabilitation therapy support recovery, and long-term care is there for residents whose nursing needs will continue. Discharge planning takes care of the arrangements for leaving a short-term stay.
Nursing per resident is 2 hours and 42 minutes a day. A family looking for nursing care with hospice, palliative, rehabilitation, and respite services in one setting could find that here. The home accepts Medicaid, private pay, and Medicare.
Stephanie Morris is the administrator, and Shkiyas Hachama SNF Realty LLC operates the home. For residents living with memory-related conditions, a Special Memory Care Unit provides a designated setting.
Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas, caters to varying care needs through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and long-term nursing home options. Independent living allows seniors to maintain an active lifestyle without daily care interventions, while assisted living provides structured assistance with routine personal tasks. Round-the-clock clinical care and skilled monitoring remain available for residents with complex health requirements.
Operating under administrator Karyn Hendrix, the County of Scott owns and manages this 54-bed residence, which first opened its doors in 1965. Records indicate a daily average of 4 hours and 15 minutes of direct nursing time per resident. Situated in a neighborhood with a 57 walk score, the location enables residents to complete select errands nearby on foot. Financial arrangements accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.
Prospective Individuals considering long-term residency or transitioning through different levels of care can contact Park Lane Nursing Home to learn about current room availability, discuss financing options, or arrange a walkthrough of the grounds.
Homestead Health Center in Wichita, Kansas, delivers nursing home care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services within a 45-bed facility. Recovery programs support residents following illness or medical procedures, while scheduled recreational activities include light exercise, bowling, bingo, music, daily devotions, and weekly Bible studies.
Daily operations fall under the leadership of administrator Ashley Mallory, with staff present around the clock. Facility records report a total nurse staffing average of 5 hours and 23 minutes per resident per day. Funding options embrace Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment methods.
Families can get in touch with Homestead Health Center to check on current bed availability, explore specific rehabilitation offerings, or arrange a tour of the grounds.
Overview of The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society provides nursing home care, adult day care, and respite care in Oberlin, KS. Nursing home care includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Adult day care offers daytime care and supervision for someone who returns home afterward, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. A family may find this home a good fit for ongoing nursing care or temporary caregiver relief.
The home has 45 beds, so it is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation are available for residents who need a temporary setting for therapy and recovery. Each resident receives an average of 5 hours and 32 minutes of hands on nursing time per day through the home’s total nurse staffing.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help eligible residents with long term care costs when savings may not cover an extended stay, and private pay means paying directly for care. Noe Gillespie serves as administrator, and Decatur County operates the community.
Medicalodges Paola, situated in Paola, Kansas, provides assisted living, residential care, skilled nursing, nursing home care, and home care services. Specialization in mental health support enables the center to accommodate individuals living with mental illness alongside standard physical care needs. Rehabilitation therapies support personal recovery plans, while dedicated handicap-accessible transportation assists residents with off-site appointment travel.
This 70-bed community operates under administrator Alieu Jallow and operator ML Re Paola. Daily hands-on nursing time averages 2 hours and 57 minutes per resident. Center features include selective dining options with special diet accommodations, an on-site barbershop and salon, and weekly Bible studies and religious services led by local church members. The surrounding neighborhood holds a walk score of 52, making certain nearby errands accessible on foot.
Individuals seeking daily living assistance or specialized mental health care can get in touch with Medicalodges Paola to learn about enrollment steps, clarify service options, or tour the grounds. Payment arrangements include Medicare and direct private pay.
Medicalodges Kinsley in Kinsley, Kansas, provides a range of residential and outpatient services, including nursing home care, assisted living, skilled nursing, adult day care, home care, hospice, palliative, and respite support. Assisted living care includes aid with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Additional daytime programs, home-based services, and short-term respite stays accommodate varied personal schedules and care arrangements.
The 42-bed campus features on-site physical rehabilitation, dietary planning with special-diet preparation, a barber shop, a salon, and interdenominational spiritual services. Wheelchair-accessible transportation assists residents with rides to scheduled medical appointments. Located in a neighborhood with a 50 walk score, the site sits within walking distance of basic local destinations. Administrator Angela Dreiling leads the facility under the ownership of Medicalodges, accepting Medicare for qualifying short-term stays alongside private pay options.
Prospective representatives can reach out to Medicalodges Kinsley to review available care plans, confirm current bed availability, and arrange a tour of the property.
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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