Best Nursing Homes in Kansas (2026 Rankings)

Top 20 facilities ranked by CMS star rating, staffing, and quality measures

297 total facilities55 five-star ratedAvg rating: 3.0 / 5

Top 20 Nursing Homes in Kansas

1
KIOWA HOSPITAL DISTRICT MANOR
KIOWA, 29 beds
5/5
2
Brewster Health Center
TOPEKA, 97 beds
5/5
3
CARITAS CENTER, INC
WICHITA, 22 beds
5/5
4
Kansas Veterans Home
WINFIELD, 97 beds
5/5
5
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ONAGA LTCU
ST MARYS, 26 beds
5/5
6
Lawrence Presbyterian Manor
LAWRENCE, 40 beds
5/5
7
ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF OVERLAND PARK
OVERLAND PARK, 38 beds
5/5
8
VILLA ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC CARE CENTER INC
OLATHE, 170 beds
5/5
9
MOUNT ST MARY
WICHITA, 24 beds
5/5
10
LARKSFIELD PLACE
WICHITA, 80 beds
5/5
11
NOTTINGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
OLATHE, 80 beds
5/5
12
BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER
NORTH NEWTON, 65 beds
5/5
13
MEADOWLARK HILLS
MANHATTAN, 134 beds
5/5
14
PRAIRIE SUNSET HOME INC
PRETTY PRAIRIE, 43 beds
5/5
15
MCCRITE PLAZA HEALTH CENTER
TOPEKA, 80 beds
5/5
16
ABERDEEN VILLAGE
OLATHE, 60 beds
5/5
17
SCHOWALTER VILLA
HESSTON, 105 beds
5/5
18
MOUNDRIDGE MANOR
MOUNDRIDGE, 78 beds
5/5
19
GREELEY COUNTY HOSPITAL LTCU
TRIBUNE, 16 beds
5/5
20
TALLGRASS CREEK, INC
OVERLAND PARK, 44 beds
5/5

Rankings based on CMS Overall Star Rating. Ties broken by staffing hours then quality rating. Data updated 2026.

Nursing Home Costs in Kansas

$290/day
Private Room (daily)
$8,817/mo
Private Room (monthly)
$265/day
Semi-Private (daily)
$8,055/mo
Semi-Private (monthly)
$186/day
Medicaid Rate (approx)

Source: CareScout/Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2025. Private-pay rates shown.

Inspection Summary for Kansas

297
Total Inspections
8,030
Total Deficiencies
27.0
Avg Deficiencies / Facility
51.5%
Infection Control Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Kansas?

Based on CMS data, KIOWA HOSPITAL DISTRICT MANOR in KIOWA ranks first with an overall rating of 5/5 stars. The top-rated facilities in Kansas are listed above, sorted by CMS star rating and supplementary quality measures.

How much do nursing homes cost in Kansas?

The average cost of a nursing home in Kansas is $290/day for a private room ($8,817/month). Semi-private rooms average $265/day. Medicaid reimburses approximately $186/day for eligible residents.

How are these rankings determined?

Rankings use the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Overall Star Rating as the primary criterion. Ties are broken by total nurse staffing hours per resident day, then by quality measure ratings. All data is sourced from the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare dataset.

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