RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Kansas (2026)

The top 25 of 294 CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas, ranked by CMS overall rating, then penalties, health inspections and staffing — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

2963.0 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.1/5
+0.1 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$41K$29K vs national avgNational avg: $70KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeArkansas City, KS

Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

1711 N 4th StreetArkansas City, KS 67005

(620) 442-8700

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeNorth Newton, KS

Bethel Health Care Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
65 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2024

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

3000 Ivy DriveNorth Newton, KS 67117

(316) 284-2900

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeGoessel, KS

Bethesda Home

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
57 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

408 E MainGoessel, KS 67053

(620) 367-2291

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeWichita, KS

Caritas Center, Inc

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
22 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

1400 S Sheriden StWichita, KS 67213

(316) 942-2201

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeSt Marys, KS

Community Hospital Onaga Ltcu

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
26 BedsStandard health inspection Oct 2024

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

206 Grand AvenueSt Marys, KS 66536

(785) 437-2286

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeWinfield, KS

Cumbernauld Village

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
42 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

716 Tweed StreetWinfield, KS 67156

(620) 221-4141

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeAtchison, KS

Dooley Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
44 BedsStandard health inspection Oct 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

801 S 8th StreetAtchison, KS 66002

(913) 360-6200

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeHays, KS

Good Samaritan - Hays

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
45 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

2700 Canal BlvdHays, KS 67601

(785) 625-7331

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeWinfield, KS

Kansas Veterans Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
97 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

1220 World War Ii Memorial DriveWinfield, KS 67156

(620) 221-9479

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeLeonardville, KS

Leonardville Nursing Home

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
55 BedsStandard health inspection Oct 2024

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

409 W Barton StreetLeonardville, KS 66449

(785) 293-5244

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeTopeka, KS

Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
90 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

1031 Sw Fleming CourtTopeka, KS 66604

(785) 440-0500

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeHesston, KS

Schowalter Villa

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
105 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2024

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

200 W CedarHesston, KS 67062

(620) 327-0400

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeSmith Center, KS

Sunporch Of Smith County

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
22 BedsStandard health inspection Oct 2024

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

920 E Kansas AveSmith Center, KS 66967

(785) 282-6722

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeHutchinson, KS

Wesley Towers Inc

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
52 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

700 Monterey PlHutchinson, KS 67502

(620) 663-9175

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeSeneca, KS

Crestview Nursing & Residential Living

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
34 BedsStandard health inspection Oct 2024

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

808 N 8th StreetSeneca, KS 66538

(785) 336-2156

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeDerby, KS

Derby Health & Rehabilitation, Llc

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
74 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

731 Klein CircleDerby, KS 67037

(316) 719-2400

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeEllsworth, KS

Good Samaritan - Ellsworth

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
43 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

1156 Highway 14Ellsworth, KS 67439

(785) 472-3167

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomePaola, KS

North Point Skilled Nursing Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
53 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2024

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

908 N Pearl StreetPaola, KS 66071

(913) 294-4308

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeOlathe, KS

Nottingham Health And Rehabilitation

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
80 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

14200 W 134th PlaceOlathe, KS 66062

(913) 322-3111

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeSalina, KS

Pinnacle Park Nursing & Rehab Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

2936 Georgia AvenueSalina, KS 67401

(785) 825-6954

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeProtection, KS

Protection Valley Manor

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
45 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

600 S BroadwayProtection, KS 67127

(620) 622-4261

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeWichita, KS

Regent Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
84 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

10604 East 13th Street NWichita, KS 67206

(316) 337-5450

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeWellington, KS

Wellington Health And Rehab

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
44 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

1600 W 8th StreetWellington, KS 67152

(620) 326-2232

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeRussell, KS

Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
45 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

320 S Lincoln StRussell, KS 67665

(785) 483-5364

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeBaldwin City, KS

Baldwin Healthcare & Rehab Center, Llc

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

1223 Orchard LaneBaldwin City, KS 66006

(785) 594-6492

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Kansas

#25of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Below the median for overall health outcomes (rank 25 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+19.3%Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy77.0 yrs

    About the same as the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover48.1%

    A little higher than the national average of 45.8%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Kansas →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Kansas?

Kansas has 296 nursing homes in the active CMS data. This rankings page evaluated 294 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Kansas?

Nursing homes in Kansas average 3.1 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Kansas is penalized?

Among Kansas nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $41K. The national nursing-home average is $70K.

How does Kansas compare with the national average?

Kansas averages 3.1 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $41K versus $70K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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