Nursing homes in Hays, KS
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Hays, part of the Ellis 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 in Hays, Kansas, and surrounding Ellis County have two nursing home facilities to choose from when seeking long-term care. According to recent data from CMS Care Compare, these local providers maintain an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among these options, the Good Samaritan Society - Hays stands out as the highest-rated facility, currently holding a 5-star quality rating based on established federal performance metrics for ZIP code 67601.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Hays
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY1 home
- RECOVER-CARE HEALTHCARE1 home
What to look for in Hays
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Hays
| GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - HAYS GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| VIA CHRISTI VILLAGE HAYS KS LLC RECOVER-CARE HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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