Nursing homes in Kansas City, KS
Compare 5 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Kansas City, part of the Wyandotte area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.6★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Wyandotte County residents seeking long-term care in Kansas City, Kansas, can choose from five state-licensed nursing homes. Based on current CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars. While no local facility currently holds a 5-star designation, Providence Place, operated by The Ensign Group, maintains the highest ranking in the city with a 4-star rating across its 66104 service area.
Rating distribution
avg 2.6★ · 5 homesProvider mix in Kansas City
4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- THE ENSIGN GROUP2 homes
- MEDICALODGES, INC.1 home
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA1 home
- IGNITE MEDICAL RESORTS1 home
What to look for in Kansas City
- 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 3 of 5 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is PROVIDENCE PLACE at 4★.
- 4 of 5 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 5 highest rated nursing homes in Kansas City
- 1PROVIDENCE PLACE4.0THE ENSIGN GROUP · Small
- 2Life Care Center Of Kansas City3.0LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium
- 3THE HEALTHCARE RESORT OF KANSAS CITY3.0THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
- 4IGNITE MEDICAL RESORT RAINBOW BOULEVARD, LLC2.0IGNITE MEDICAL RESORTS · Medium
- 5WILLOW POINT REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER1.0MEDICALODGES, INC. · Small
All homes in Kansas City
| PROVIDENCE PLACE THE ENSIGN GROUP · Small · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Life Care Center Of Kansas City LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| THE HEALTHCARE RESORT OF KANSAS CITY THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| IGNITE MEDICAL RESORT RAINBOW BOULEVARD, LLC IGNITE MEDICAL RESORTS · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| WILLOW POINT REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER MEDICALODGES, INC. · Small · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.