Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Kansas
Key metrics for nursing homes in Kansas including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Kansas has a total of 297 active skilled nursing facilities with 18,588 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 2,937,150, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 158.01 persons in Kansas.
There were 14,776 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 79.49%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Kansas has added 37 new beds and lost 459 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Kansas and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.71 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.69 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.66 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 4.06 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for Largest Cities in Kansas
COVID-19 Infections in Kansas Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Kansas there were a total of 114 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
Kansas added 1 new skilled nursing facilities and 37 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Redbud Village | 37 |
Lost Nursing Homes
Kansas lost 8 skilled nursing facilities and 459 beds over the past year.
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Kansas.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Kansas based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
| Facility | Rating |
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North Point Skilled Nursing Center 908 N PEARL STREET PAOLA, KS |
0.00
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Kansas Veterans Home 1220 WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL DRIVE WINFIELD, KS |
7.00
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Lexington Park Nursing and Post Acute Center 1031 SW FLEMING COURT TOPEKA, KS |
8.00
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Bethesda Home 408 E MAIN GOESSEL, KS |
9.00
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Villa Maria 116 S CENTRAL AVE MULVANE, KS |
10.00
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Caritas Center, Inc 1400 S SHERIDEN ST WICHITA, KS |
11.00
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Haviland Operator, LLC 200 MAIN STREET HAVILAND, KS |
12.00
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Community Hospital Onaga Ltcu 206 GRAND AVENUE ST MARYS, KS |
14.00
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Dooley Center 801 S 8TH STREET ATCHISON, KS |
14.00
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Derby Health and Rehabilitation, LLC 731 KLEIN CIRCLE DERBY, KS |
16.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Kansas based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Nortonville Health Care Center 412 E WALNUT ST NORTONVILLE, KS |
1,158.75
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Clearwater Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 620 E WOOD STREET CLEARWATER, KS |
769.75
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Good Samaritan Society - Liberal 2160 ZINNIA LANE LIBERAL, KS |
378.50
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Tanglewood Nursing and Rehabilitation 5015 SW 28TH STREET TOPEKA, KS |
371.75
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Access Mental Health 500 PEABODY PEABODY, KS |
296.75
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Holton Health Care Center 1121 W 7TH STREET HOLTON, KS |
284.25
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Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 600 E. PERRY ST ROSSVILLE, KS |
269.75
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Kearny County Hospital Ltcu 607 COURT PL LAKIN, KS |
259.00
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Legacy at College Hill 5005 E 21ST STREET NORTH WICHITA, KS |
256.75
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The Shepherd's Center 101 CEDAR RIDGE DRIVE CIMARRON, KS |
235.25
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Kansas Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Kansas nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.00 | Lower |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.80 | Lower |
| Qm Rating | 3.30 | Lower |
| Staffing Rating | 3.40 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 9.60 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 9.20 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 10.10 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 9.70 | Higher |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 7.70 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 9.60 | Higher |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 50.40 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.69 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.66 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.71 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.37 | Lower |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.06 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.60 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.49 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.04 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 49.10 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 41.90 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.30 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.25 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.61 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.48 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.09 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 1.20 | Higher |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 22,557.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 18.40 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 4.99 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 1.68 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 2.97 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 6.03 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.02 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 4.32 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 91.69 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 18.11 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 75.55 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 2.08 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 17.47 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 23.22 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 95.48 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 73.77 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 4.53 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 22.93 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 22.58 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 11.50 | Lower |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.79 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 2.12 | Higher |