Kansas · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Kansas
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Kansas?
CMS Care Compare lists 122 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Kansas, out of 296 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Wichita (10), Olathe (6) and Topeka (6). 74 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 122
- All homes in Kansas
- 296
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 122
- Average overall stars
- 4.6
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 745 stars overall
- 984+ stars for inspections
- 954+ stars for staffing
- 91No fines or payment denials
- 62Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 53Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Kansas. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Kansas: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Kansas, nonprofit nursing homes in Kansas, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Kansas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Kansas?
122 of the 296 CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Kansas Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor in Arkansas City (5 stars), Baldwin Healthcare & Rehab Center, LLC in Baldwin City (5 stars) and Bethel Health Care Center in North Newton (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Kansas?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Kansas's Kansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.