Nursing homes in Atchison, KS
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Atchison, part of the Atchison area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Atchison, Kansas, have access to three nursing home facilities located within the 66002 ZIP code area. Based on data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities in Atchison County hold an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, Dooley Center stands out as the highest-rated facility, currently maintaining a top-tier 5-star rating for its quality of care and services.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Atchison
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- MEDICALODGES, INC.1 home
- THE ENSIGN GROUP1 home
- Legal Business Name Not Available1 home
What to look for in Atchison
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 2 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Atchison
| DOOLEY CENTER Legal Business Name Not Available · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| MEDICALODGES ATCHISON MEDICALODGES, INC. · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| ATCHISON SENIOR VILLAGE REHABILITATION AND NURSING THE ENSIGN GROUP · Small · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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