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 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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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeKiowa, KS

Kiowa Hospital District Manor

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
29 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

1020 Main StreetKiowa, KS 67070

(620) 825-4117

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeBucklin, KS

Hill Top House

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
29 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2024

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

505 W ElmBucklin, KS 67834

(620) 826-3202

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42 Penalties

Nursing HomeFowler, KS

Fowler Residential Care

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
20 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

401 E 6thFowler, KS 67844

(620) 646-5215

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeBeloit, KS

Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems Ltcu

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
36 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

400 W 8th StreetBeloit, KS 67420

(785) 738-9590

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeAbilene, KS

Memorial Hospital Ltcu (Village Manor)

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
75 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2024

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

705 N Brady StreetAbilene, KS 67410

(785) 263-1431

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeMarion, KS

St Luke Living Center

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
32 BedsStandard health inspection Oct 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

535 South FreebornMarion, KS 66861

(620) 382-2177

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeWakeeney, KS

Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
37 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

320 N 13th StWakeeney, KS 67672

(785) 743-2182

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeLeoti, KS

Wichita County Health Center Ltcu

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • StaffingN/A
  • Quality Measures5.0
10 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above Kansas avg of 3.1

211 East Earl StreetLeoti, KS 67861

(620) 375-2233

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeStockton, KS

Solomon Valley Manor

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
30 BedsStandard health inspection Oct 2024

Below Kansas avg of 3.1

315 S Ash StreetStockton, KS 67669

(785) 425-6754

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeLogan, KS

Logan Manor Community Health Services

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
36 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Below Kansas avg of 3.1

415 N Washington StLogan, KS 67646

(785) 689-4201

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeLawrence, KS

Lawrence Memorial Hospital Snf

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
14 BedsStandard health inspection Oct 2024

Below Kansas avg of 3.1

325 Maine StreetLawrence, KS 66044

(785) 749-6470

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeLiberal, KS

Southwest Medical Center Snf

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • StaffingN/A
  • Quality Measures3.0
18 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Below Kansas avg of 3.1

315 W 15th StreetLiberal, KS 67905

(620) 629-6291

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeAttica, KS

Attica Long Term Care Facility

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
48 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Below Kansas avg of 3.1

302 N BotkinAttica, KS 67009

(620) 254-7253

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeFort Dodge, KS

Kansas Soldiers Home

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
56 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Below Kansas avg of 3.1

200 Custer, Unit 98Fort Dodge, KS 67801

(620) 227-2121

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeJohnson, KS

Stanton County Health Care Facility Ltcu

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
25 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Below Kansas avg of 3.1

404 N ChestnutJohnson, KS 67855

(620) 492-6250

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeHugoton, KS

Stevens County Hospital Ltcu Dba Pioneer Manor

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
77 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2024

Below Kansas avg of 3.1

1711 S Main StreetHugoton, KS 67951

(620) 544-2023

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeMinneola, KS

Minneola District Hospital Ltcu

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
20 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2025

Below Kansas avg of 3.1

207 ChestnutMinneola, KS 67865

(620) 885-4238

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198 Penalties

Nursing HomeLakin, KS

Kearny County Hospital Ltcu

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
40 BedsStandard health inspection Oct 2024

Below Kansas avg of 3.1

607 Court PlLakin, KS 67860

(620) 355-7836

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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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