Page 9 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.

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 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. 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 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.
Pleasant View Home
NH
ADC
AL
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Inman
122
Facility 122
KS AVG 74
Rank #19 / 155
91.0%
Facility 91.0%
KS AVG 79.8%
Rank #28 / 143
+14%-- -28%-
$0
Facility $0
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #1 / 143
22
Facility 22
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #60 / 143
5.5
Facility 5.5
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #61 / 143
1111-
31
Facility 31
KS AVG 49
Rank #121 / 165
Reno County
$11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #30 / 139
$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #39 / 139
50.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #91 / 139
175406
Tallgrass Healthcare Campus LLC
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Junction City
100
Facility 100
KS AVG 74
Rank #30 / 155
81.0%
Facility 81.0%
KS AVG 79.8%
Rank #86 / 143
+1%
3.58
Facility 3.58
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #117 / 137
- +47%-23%
$21.5k
Facility $21.5k
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #97 / 143
19
Facility 19
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #47 / 143
4.8
Facility 4.8
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #46 / 143
181-
81
Facility 81
KS AVG 49
Rank #5 / 165
W Ash Street LLC
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #54 / 139
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #46 / 139
60.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 60.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #48 / 139
175126
Kansas City Transitional Care
NH
PC
SNF
Kansas City (Rosedale)
96
Facility 96
KS AVG 74
Rank #33 / 155
97.9%
Facility 97.9%
KS AVG 79.8%
Rank #7 / 143
+23%
3.08
Facility 3.08
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #131 / 137
- +43%-34%
$0
Facility $0
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #1 / 143
---94-
79
Facility 79
KS AVG 49
Rank #11 / 165
Ignite Kumed Jv LLC
$12.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #26 / 139
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #45 / 139
40.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #133 / 139
175544
Lakepoint Wichita, LLC
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Wichita
110
Facility 110
KS AVG 74
Rank #27 / 155
40.9%
Facility 40.9%
KS AVG 79.8%
Rank #136 / 143
-49%
5.81
Facility 5.81
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #14 / 137
- -60%+25%
$0
Facility $0
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #1 / 143
46
Facility 46
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #124 / 143
9.2
Facility 9.2
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #127 / 143
245-
75
Facility 75
KS AVG 49
Rank #23 / 165
Lakepoint Wichita, LLC
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #66 / 139
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #52 / 139
68.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 68.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #20 / 139
175466
Lakepoint El Dorado LLC
NH
AL
SNF
El Dorado
65
Facility 65
KS AVG 74
Rank #71 / 155
84.6%
Facility 84.6%
KS AVG 79.8%
Rank #71 / 143
+6%
2.90
Facility 2.90
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #136 / 137
C+ -29%-37%
$32.3k
Facility $32.3k
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #112 / 143
25
Facility 25
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #72 / 143
6.3
Facility 6.3
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #86 / 143
355-
59
Facility 59
KS AVG 49
Rank #56 / 165
Lakepoint El Dorado LLC
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #82 / 139
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #74 / 139
63.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 63.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #39 / 139
175124
El Dorado Operator LLC
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
El Dorado
50
Facility 50
KS AVG 74
Rank #105 / 155
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
KS AVG 79.8%
Rank #33 / 143
+13%
3.53
Facility 3.53
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #122 / 137
B+ -37%-24%
$0
Facility $0
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #1 / 143
34
Facility 34
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #96 / 143
6.8
Facility 6.8
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #111 / 143
145-
59
Facility 59
KS AVG 49
Rank #56 / 165
Mich 16 El Dorado LLC
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #99 / 139
$2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #111 / 139
47.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #105 / 139
175324
Heritage Health Care
NH
HC
HOS
SNF
Chanute
71
Facility 71
KS AVG 74
Rank #65 / 155
83.1%
Facility 83.1%
KS AVG 79.8%
Rank #78 / 143
+4%
4.65
Facility 4.65
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #57 / 137
B- -8%0%
$27.9k
Facility $27.9k
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #81 / 143
30
Facility 30
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #86 / 143
7.5
Facility 7.5
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #129 / 143
259-
15
Facility 15
KS AVG 49
Rank #156 / 165
Heritage Health Care LLC
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #72 / 139
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #82 / 139
46.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #115 / 139
175249
Diversicare of Council Grove
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Council Grove
60
Facility 60
KS AVG 74
Rank #77 / 155
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
KS AVG 79.8%
Rank #101 / 143
-4%
3.85
Facility 3.85
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #104 / 137
B+ +9%-17%
$0
Facility $0
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #1 / 143
26
Facility 26
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #76 / 143
5.2
Facility 5.2
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #54 / 143
146-
57
Facility 57
KS AVG 49
Rank #64 / 165
Diversicare Council Grove Property LLC
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #113 / 139
$1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #132 / 139
42.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #127 / 139
175239
The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City
NH
AL
SNF
Kansas City (Victory Hills)
70
Facility 70
KS AVG 74
Rank #66 / 155
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
KS AVG 79.8%
Rank #16 / 143
+18%
4.47
Facility 4.47
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #70 / 137
- -36%-3%
$28.8k
Facility $28.8k
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #107 / 143
55
Facility 55
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #122 / 143
13.8
Facility 13.8
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #126 / 143
366-
11
Facility 11
KS AVG 49
Rank #159 / 165
Ryan Leiker
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #42 / 139
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #42 / 139
62.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #43 / 139
175548
Colonial Village Overland Park
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Overland Park
82
Facility 82
KS AVG 74
Rank #45 / 155
--
5.34
Facility 5.34
KS AVG 4.63
Rank #26 / 137
- -36%+15%
$0
Facility $0
KS AVG $49.2k
Rank #1 / 143
28
Facility 28
KS AVG 26.9
Rank #86 / 143
9.3
Facility 9.3
KS AVG 6.1
Rank #129 / 143
135-
45
Facility 45
KS AVG 49
Rank #95 / 165
Ccrc Of Overland Park LLC
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $8.3M
Rank #38 / 139
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG $4.8M
Rank #67 / 139
35.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 35.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG 57.8%
Rank #137 / 139
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Pleasant View Home

108 N. Walnut, Po Box 249, Inman, KS 67546-0249
Overview of Pleasant View Home

Adult day care runs here, which means a person can spend the day at Pleasant View Home in Inman, Kansas, and sleep at home that night. Home care and home health work the other direction, sending support into a person’s own house.

Inside the building, the levels stack. Independent living is private living with community services and no daily care. Assisted living offers help with daily needs like getting dressed, bathing, and taking medicine. You still keep your own apartment. Memory care is safe and watched closely. It is designed for people with dementia who might wander away.

Nursing home and skilled nursing carry licensed nursing on site at every hour. Rehabilitation includes short-term recovery help and therapy. You can come for a quick stay to heal or get treatment without living there forever. Respite care is for a short time. This helps when your main caregiver needs to travel or rest.

They have 122 licensed beds. Since 91 percent of them are full, a room might not be open right when you need it. The area is somewhat walkable. You will likely still need a car for most errands. They accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments. Medicare handles short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, and Medicaid can help a qualifying resident whose savings will not cover a long one.

Pets are allowed, so the animal comes along in the move. Pleasant View Estates and Home Plus are named offerings, and East View Villa is income based, with eligibility tied to what a household earns. Michelle Neufeld administers the home for Reno County, which operates it.

Contact Pleasant View Home

Overview of Tallgrass Healthcare Campus

Tallgrass Healthcare Campus is a 100-bed continuum of care senior community located on West Ash Street in Junction City, Kansas. Providing independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care, the campus accommodates Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay structures. The nursing care section maintains an average occupancy rate of 81 percent, with residents staying an average of 160 days for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term placement.

The campus is situated in a walkable neighborhood that features a walkability score of 81 out of 100, allowing for foot travel to nearby area points. Direct nursing attention averages 4 hours and 7 minutes per resident each day, provided by a clinical staff of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. Daily operations include 24-hour staffing, on-site physical rehabilitation, restaurant-style dining, and fitness classes.

Physical amenities consist of private patios, courtyard spaces, connected garages, housekeeping, laundry services, and organized transportation. Regarding state regulatory evaluations, past inspections have monitored care documentation, medication systems, and safety compliance, with recent findings verifying zero citations during official reviews.

Older adults and their representatives can contact the campus directly to verify current room openings, discuss specific care transitions, or request information on the scheduled recreational activities.

Contact Tallgrass Healthcare Campus LLC

Overview of Kansas City Transitional Care

Located in the heart of Wyandotte County, Kansas City Transitional Care sets the standard for exceptional skilled nursing services. With an unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch care, this facility boasts a team of highly trained and experienced skilled nurses, therapists, and licensed care professionals. Renowned for its expertise and comprehensive approach, Kansas City Transitional Care excels in catering to a wide range of medical needs. 
From meticulous medication management to specialized oncology care, their dedicated staff ensures that every individual receives personalized attention and the highest level of support. With a focus on creating a nurturing and engaging environment, Kansas City Transitional Care goes above and beyond to empower residents on their path to wellness. Their compassionate approach and extensive knowledge enable them to provide holistic care that meets the unique needs of each resident. As a trusted destination for skilled nursing and transitional care, Kansas City Transitional Care embodies professionalism and a deep commitment to enhancing the lives of those they serve. 

Contact Kansas City Transitional Care

Overview of Lakepoint Wichita

Lakepoint Wichita offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care in Wichita, Kansas. Independent living is for residents who do not need daily care, assisted living provides help with daily tasks, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community. Lakepoint Wichita has 110 beds, with 5 hours and 49 minutes of nursing time allocated per resident each day across the community.

Residents also have access to rehabilitation through the Skilled/Rehabilitation program and rehabilitation services within the care setting. A Walk Score of 75 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Michael Cole serves as the administrator.

Contact Lakepoint Wichita, LLC

Overview of Lakepoint El Dorado

Operated by owner Warner Harrison, Lakepoint El Dorado is a skilled nursing home on South High Street in El Dorado, Kansas. It has served the community for 28 years and specializes in rehabilitation, short-term skilled nursing care, and respite stays, with a capacity of 65 beds and an 85 percent occupancy rate. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are welcome, giving families numerous ways to cover recovery care and longer stays.

The home caters to residents needing post-acute rehabilitation or active nursing support. Services include comprehensive rehabilitation therapy, short-term rehab for recovery after hospital discharge, and the option of longer-term residential care for those needing continued nursing support. The average stay duration runs about 116 days, a mix of people convalescing from surgery or illness and those staying longer term. Daily nursing care averages 3 hours 51 minutes per resident, with registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses working to provide consistent support. Daily life at Lakepoint includes restaurant-style dining with nutritious meals, social and recreational activities, therapy gyms for rehabilitation work, and outdoor spaces. The community also offers beauty and barber services and spiritual support, helping occupants maintain routines and connections. The neighborhood itself scores 59 on the walkability scale, meaning families visiting will find some nearby errands walkable, while most trips need a short drive.

Over many years, inspections show that the facility has addressed early concerns around medication management and facility maintenance, and revisits have confirmed those improvements. Today, the home operates in full compliance with state regulations.

Contact Lakepoint El Dorado LLC

Overview of El Dorado Operator

El Dorado Operator provides nursing home care, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in El Dorado, Kansas. Skilled nursing and nursing home care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for people with serious or end of life needs, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities.

The home has 50 beds, placing it in the smaller community range. Someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other may find that size appealing. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 32 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Families may therefore have options that include short term skilled coverage, public benefits, or direct payment. The community is administered by Jamy Thompson and operated by Mich 16 El Dorado.

The combination of nursing services and respite care may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing oversight or a family caregiver who needs a temporary care arrangement.

Contact El Dorado Operator LLC

Overview of Heritage Health Care

Dedicated to providing exceptional care, Heritage Health Care Skilled Nursing by Americare is a trusted senior living community situated in the serene lands of West Second, Chanute, KS, that features skilled nursing, hospice, adult day club, home health care, and rehabilitation. Have a safe place for your healing journey with the cozy and sophisticated residences of Heritage Health Care in a selection of studio floor plans. Lead a meaningful life while reaping the benefits of being in the community such as a friendly environment and professional support for your ever-changing needs.

The community strives to improve every aspect of residents’ well-being, combining fun and wellness for their daily activities. Moreover, residents enjoy delightful and healthy meals that fit their dietary needs and preferences. With its vibrant community and welcoming spaces, Heritage Health Care is great for seniors aiming to live a glorious retirement while receiving the utmost care they deserve.

Contact Heritage Health Care

Overview of Diversicare of Council Grove

Owned by Brad Fischer, Diversicare of Council Grove is a 60-bed skilled nursing home at 400 Sunset Drive in Council Grove, Kansas. It stands in an average walkable neighborhood where some errands can be finished on foot, though most trips demand a car. The facility takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to fund short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

The home focuses on rehabilitation and recovery, offering short-term rehab and complex medical care for occupants rebuilding strength and independence post-hospitalization or injury. On average, residents stay about 286 days, reflecting a mix of those working through a specific rehab goal and others staying for continuous care. With total nursing care averaging 3 hours 36 minutes per resident day, daily attentive support is built into the schedule. With 46 residents in its 60 beds, the facility operates at about 77 percent occupancy.

State inspections have centered on these themes: resident privacy, wound care, infection control, and environmental upkeep.

When touring, families considering Diversicare of Council Grove can ask how it manages operational areas every day.

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Overview of The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City

The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City provides assisted living, nursing home, and skilled nursing care in Kansas City, KS. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while residents retain their own apartment; nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock for people who need ongoing clinical support.

The community has 70 beds, and its range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because assisted living and nursing care are available within the same community. Total nurse staffing is 4h 28m per resident per day, representing the documented daily nurse time assigned to each resident’s care. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several listed ways to cover care; the community may be a good fit for someone who needs assisted living support now and may later require skilled nursing care without changing communities.

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Overview of Colonial Village Overland Park

Situated in the beautiful neighborhood of Overland Park, KS, Colonial Village Overland Park is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation. Beautifully appointed and spacious accommodations with several floor plans are available for its residents. In terms of rehabilitation, they provide a calm relaxing environment, physical, occupational, and speech therapy every day, and advanced registered nurse practitioners to ensure the well-being of their residents.

With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy the following: restaurant-style dining, spa room, medication administration, emergency call system, cable television, free wi-fi, chaplain services, laundry and housekeeping, and transportation. Engage in planned daily activities including church services, movie nights, book clubs, museum outings, seasonal outings, and more. Meet new companions and create unforgettable memories within the amazing, shared spaces of this community. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are guaranteed an all-encompassing living experience with Colonial Village Overland Park.

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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
01

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.