2026 Rankings

Best Nursing Homes in Kansas

Top 25 nursing homes in Kansas ranked by CareGrader’s A-F grading system, based on real CMS government inspection data.

297 total facilities3.0 avg rating2 Special Focus Facilities

How we rank: Facilities are ranked by CareGrader composite score (0-100), which combines CMS health inspections (35%), staffing levels (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%). Read our methodology

#1
A

BETHESDA HOME

GOESSEL, Kansas

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS57 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#2
A

DOOLEY CENTER

ATCHISON, Kansas

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS44 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#3
A

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ONAGA LTCU

ST MARYS, Kansas

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS26 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#4
A

EASTRIDGE

CENTRALIA, Kansas

Score: 93.5/1005/5 CMS28 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#5
A

LEXINGTON PARK NURSING & POST ACUTE CENTER

TOPEKA, Kansas

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS90 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#6
A

WELLINGTON HEALTH AND REHAB

WELLINGTON, Kansas

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS44 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#7
A

BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER

NORTH NEWTON, Kansas

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS65 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#8
A

BETHEL HOME

MONTEZUMA, Kansas

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS56 bedsNon profit - Church related
#9
A

WESLEY TOWERS INC

HUTCHINSON, Kansas

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS52 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#10
A

NOTTINGHAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

OLATHE, Kansas

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS80 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#11
A

LARKSFIELD PLACE

WICHITA, Kansas

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS80 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#12
A

BROOKSIDE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

OVERBROOK, Kansas

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS60 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#13
A

ARKANSAS CITY PRESBYTERIAN MANOR

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS60 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#14
A

CARITAS CENTER, INC

WICHITA, Kansas

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS22 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#15
A

NEWTON PRESBYTERIAN MANOR

NEWTON, Kansas

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS60 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#16
A

HAVILAND OPERATOR, LLC

HAVILAND, Kansas

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS45 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#17
B

BREWSTER HEALTH CENTER

TOPEKA, Kansas

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS97 bedsNon profit - Church related
#18
B

REGENT PARK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE

WICHITA, Kansas

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS84 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#19
B

LAWRENCE PRESBYTERIAN MANOR

LAWRENCE, Kansas

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS40 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#20
B

THE HEALTHCARE RESORT OF TOPEKA

TOPEKA, Kansas

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS70 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#21
B

HOEGER HOUSE

OLATHE, Kansas

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS34 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#22
B

MEDICALODGES INDEPENDENCE

INDEPENDENCE, Kansas

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS45 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#23
B

VILLA ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC CARE CENTER INC

OLATHE, Kansas

Score: 88.8/1005/5 CMS170 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#24
B

BROOKDALE ROSEHILL

SHAWNEE, Kansas

Score: 88.8/1005/5 CMS92 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#25
B

KANSAS VETERANS HOME

WINFIELD, Kansas

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS97 bedsGovernment - State
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About Nursing Homes in Kansas

Kansas has 297 Medicare-certified nursing homes. CareGrader grades every facility from A to F using official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) government data, including surprise health inspections, Payroll-Based Journal staffing audits, quality measures, and enforcement actions.

The average CMS star rating across all nursing homes in Kansas is 3.0 out of 5 stars. There are currently 2 Special Focus Facilities in Kansas — nursing homes flagged by CMS for a persistent history of serious quality issues.

The rankings above show the top 25 nursing homes in Kansas by CareGrader composite score. Scores are recalculated monthly when CMS publishes updated datasets. Read our full methodology to understand how grades are calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Kansas?

Based on CareGrader's analysis of CMS government data, BETHESDA HOME in GOESSEL is the highest-rated nursing home in Kansas with a grade of A (score: 95.8/100). Rankings are based on health inspections (35%), staffing (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%).

How many nursing homes are in Kansas?

There are 297 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Kansas. CareGrader grades each one from A to F based on CMS health inspection, staffing, quality, and penalty data.

How does CareGrader rank nursing homes in Kansas?

CareGrader assigns A-F grades using a composite score (0-100) that combines four dimensions of CMS government data: health inspections (35% weight), staffing levels from Payroll-Based Journal data (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history including fines (15%). Grade A = 90-100 (Excellent), B = 80-89 (Good), C = 70-79 (Average), D = 60-69 (Below Average), F = below 60 (Poor). Data is updated monthly.

What is the average nursing home rating in Kansas?

The average CMS star rating for nursing homes in Kansas is 3.0 out of 5 stars. Use CareGrader to find facilities that score above this average.