Kansas · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Kansas
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Kansas?
CMS Care Compare lists 292 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Kansas, out of 296 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Wichita (22), Topeka (14) and Overland Park (13). 120 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 292
- All homes in Kansas
- 296
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 120
- Average overall stars
- 3.1
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 264Also Medicare certified
- 101Nonprofit
- 17Government-owned
- 142No fines or payment denials
- 34Has a family council
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 Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in Kansas, nonprofit nursing homes in Kansas, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Kansas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Kansas?
292 of the 296 CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid 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.
What Are Kansas's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Kansas lists an asset limit of countable assets below $2,000 (single persons, Nursing Facility Coverage) for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.