RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Kansas (2026)

The top 25 of 294 CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

2973.0 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.0/5
Same as national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$42K$28K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeNorth Newton, KS

Bethel Health Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
65 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

3000 Ivy DriveNorth Newton, KS 67117

(316) 284-2900

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeGoessel, KS

Bethesda Home

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
57 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

408 E MainGoessel, KS 67053

(620) 367-2291

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeWichita, KS

Caritas Center, Inc

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
22 BedsInspected Apr 2024

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

1400 S Sheriden StWichita, KS 67213

(316) 942-2201

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeSt Marys, KS

Community Hospital Onaga Ltcu

Corporation

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

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

206 Grand AvenueSt Marys, KS 66536

(785) 437-2286

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeAtchison, KS

Dooley Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
44 BedsInspected Feb 2024

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

801 S 8th StreetAtchison, KS 66002

(913) 360-6200

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeHays, KS

Good Samaritan Society - Hays

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
45 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

2700 Canal BlvdHays, KS 67601

(785) 625-7331

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeWinfield, KS

Kansas Veterans Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
97 BedsInspected Apr 2024

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

1220 World War Ii Memorial DriveWinfield, KS 67156

(620) 221-9479

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeTopeka, KS

Lexington Park Nursing & Post Acute Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
90 BedsInspected Jul 2024

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

1031 Sw Fleming CourtTopeka, KS 66604

(785) 440-0500

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeArkansas City, KS

Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

1711 N 4th StreetArkansas City, KS 67005

(620) 442-8700

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeSeneca, KS

Crestview Nursing & Residential Living

Corporation

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

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

808 N 8th StreetSeneca, KS 66538

(785) 336-2156

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeCunningham, KS

Hilltop Manor Nursing Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
45 BedsInspected Apr 2024

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

403 S ValleyCunningham, KS 67035

(620) 298-2781

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeNewton, KS

Newton Presbyterian Manor

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

1200 E 7th StreetNewton, KS 67114

(316) 283-5400

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeProtection, KS

Protection Valley Manor

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
45 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

600 S BroadwayProtection, KS 67127

(620) 622-4261

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeHesston, KS

Schowalter Villa

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
105 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

200 W CedarHesston, KS 67062

(620) 327-0400

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeWellington, KS

Wellington Health And Rehab

LLC

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

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

1600 W 8th StreetWellington, KS 67152

(620) 326-2232

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeRussell, KS

Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

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

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

320 S Lincoln StRussell, KS 67665

(785) 483-5364

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeOverbrook, KS

Brookside Retirement Community

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
60 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

700 W 7th StreetOverbrook, KS 66524

(785) 665-7124

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeHaviland, KS

Haviland Operator, Llc

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
45 BedsInspected Oct 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

200 Main StreetHaviland, KS 67059

(620) 862-5291

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomePaola, KS

North Point Skilled Nursing Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
53 BedsInspected Jul 2021

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

908 N Pearl StreetPaola, KS 66071

(913) 294-4308

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeGarnett, KS

Anderson County Hospital Ltcu

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
36 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

421 S Maple StreetGarnett, KS 66032

(785) 204-4016

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeAnthony, KS

Anthony Community Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
30 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

212 N 5th AveAnthony, KS 67003

(620) 842-5187

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeMontezuma, KS

Bethel Home

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
56 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

300 S Aztec StMontezuma, KS 67867

(620) 846-2241

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeClay Center, KS

Clay Center Presbyterian Manor

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
30 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

924 8th StreetClay Center, KS 67432

(785) 632-5646

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeParsons, KS

Good Samaritan Society - Parsons

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
45 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

709 Leawood AvenueParsons, KS 67357

(620) 421-1110

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeTribune, KS

Greeley County Hospital Ltcu

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
16 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.0

506 3rd StreetTribune, KS 67879

(620) 376-4221

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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%

    About 9% higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy77.0 yrs

    About the same as the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover49.5%

    A little higher than the national average of 46.4%.

    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 297 nursing homes in the full directory. 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 3.0 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 $42K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does Kansas compare with the national average?

Kansas averages 3.0 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $42K versus $71K 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.

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