Nursing homes in Lawrence, KS
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lawrence, part of the Douglas area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Families searching for long-term care in Lawrence, Kansas, can evaluate three licensed nursing facilities located across the 66044 and 66049 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, these Douglas County centers maintain an average overall rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, Lawrence Presbyterian Manor currently holds a 5-star rating, representing the highest level of performance within the city’s current nursing home landscape.
Rating distribution
avg 3.3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Lawrence
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Lawrence
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 3 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.
- 1 of 3 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Lawrence
| Lawrence Presbyterian Manor PRESBYTERIAN MANORS OF MID-AMERICA · Small · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SNF LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · Small · Government | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| PIONEER RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY MIDWEST HEALTH · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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