RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Lawrence, KS (2026)

Compare all 3 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Lawrence, KS, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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3Nursing Homes in Lawrence
2.3/5
-0.8 vs state avgState avg: 3.10Lawrence Avg Rating
$29K$11K vs state avgState avg: $41KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Nursing HomeLawrence, KS

Lawrence Presbyterian Manor

Non-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
40 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Below Kansas avg of 3.1

1429 Kasold DrLawrence, KS 66049

(785) 841-4262

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2No 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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32 Penalties

Nursing HomeLawrence, KS

Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community

For-profit

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
76 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Below Kansas avg of 3.1

4851 Harvard RoadLawrence, KS 66049

(785) 749-2000

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Care landscape in Lawrence

How Lawrence compares with the rest of Kansas on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+14.7%

    About 24% lower than the state average of 19.3%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover51.9%

    A little higher than the state average of 48.1%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability14.8%

    About the same as the state average of 14.9%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Lawrence, KS?

This page evaluates 3 eligible nursing homes in Lawrence, KS and shows the top 3.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the 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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