Nursing homes in Kansas City, KS
5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified facilities in Kansas City, of which 1 currently carries the federal abuse flag. Wyandotte County overall has 9 certified facilities (county average rating 2.2/5). Across the 5 rated facilities here the average CMS overall rating is 2.6/5, against 3.11/5 across the 289 rated facilities elsewhere in Kansas.
Local staffing, inspection dates and questions to ask →
In Kansas City
How to read this table: "Overall" is the CMS star rating, which combines inspections, staffing, and quality measures from resident assessments and claims; "Inspection" is the on-site health inspection rating — the most independent signal, and the one CMS grades on a curve against other facilities in the same state. Flags are federal abuse citations and Special Focus status.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Flags | Fines (3y) | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Kansas City | Kansas City | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | 3/5 | — | 82 | |
| Providence Place | Kansas City | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | 4/5 | — | 45 | |
| Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation | Kansas City | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | 3/5 | $84,023 | 131 | |
| The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City | Kansas City | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 3/5 | abuse | $28,834 | 70 |
| Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Kansas City | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 3/5 | $15,421 | 56 |
What to check in Kansas City
These figures cover the 5 facilities in this city, excluding nearby alternatives. They describe published records, not current vacancies or a recommendation.
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
Both averages use the same 5 facilities, with equal weight per facility. 0 facilities are excluded because one or both values are unavailable. These are CMS case-mix-adjusted measures, not the hours any individual resident is guaranteed to receive.
Weekend staffing is lower than the all-week figure at 5 of these 5. Ask how weekend coverage and response times are maintained. This difference alone does not establish unsafe care.
- How recent is the inspection evidence? CMS marks 0 facilities here as having a most recent health inspection more than two years ago in this release. Ask for the latest inspection report and what has changed since it.
- Can the facility accept your payment arrangement? 5 of 5 facilities here are listed with Medicaid certification. Certification does not establish an available bed, your eligibility or the amount you will owe. Confirm directly and request an itemized written quote.
Check the facility-level figures behind this summary
| Facility | All-week hours | Weekend hours | Latest standard health survey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Kansas City | 4.62 | 3.95 | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Providence Place | 3.57 | 3.02 | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation | 3.59 | 3.34 | May 7, 2026 |
| The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City | 4.47 | 3.79 | May 14, 2026 |
| Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 4.38 | 3.77 | Oct 24, 2024 |
Hours use the same adjusted basis as the chart. A dash means unavailable. Survey dates are the latest standard health surveys reported in this CMS file; complaint investigations may have different dates. Calculation and verification details.
Nearby alternatives (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaw River Care and Rehab | 5.2 mi | Edwardsville, KS | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Parkway Operator LLC | 5.2 mi | Edwardsville, KS | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Edwardsville Care and Rehab | 5.2 mi | Edwardsville, KS | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Pinnacle Point Wellness & Rehabilitation | 5.8 mi | Riverside, MO | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Bonner Springs Nursing & Rehab Center | 6.6 mi | Bonner Springs, KS | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility | 6.8 mi | Kansas City, MO | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Brookdale Rosehill | 7.1 mi | Shawnee, KS | ★★★★★ | 3/5 | |
| Sharon Lane Health and Rehabilitation | 7.6 mi | Shawnee, KS | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | 8.0 mi | Merriam, KS | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation & Health Care Cente | 8.7 mi | Kansas City, MO | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 |
Distances are straight-line from the Kansas City area, based on CMS-published coordinates — driving distance will be longer. Inspection quality varies a lot even within one county: check each facility's page for what inspectors actually found.