Who owns Kansas nursing homes
Ownership shapes staffing and cost decisions. Here is how Kansas nursing homes compare by ownership type, and which chains operate the most homes.
CMS data as of August 1, 2026. Nursing homes only; assisted living is not covered by Medicare ratings.
By ownership type
| Ownership | Homes | Average Medicare stars | Typical nursing hours | Share fined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For profit | 174 | 2.8 | 3.76 hrs | 60% |
| Non profit | 103 | 3.6 | 4.34 hrs | 42% |
| Government | 19 | 3.4 | 5.03 hrs | 11% |
Largest chains in Kansas
62% of Kansas nursing homes belong to a chain. Counts are homes we list in Kansas.
- MisSion health communities27 homes · average 3.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Recover-Care healthcare25 homes · average 2.4 of 5 Medicare stars
- Medicalodges, inc.14 homes · average 2.4 of 5 Medicare stars
- Americare sEnior living13 homes · average 3.3 of 5 Medicare stars
- The ensIgn group12 homes · average 2.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- Good sAmaritan sOciety11 homes · average 3.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- PresByterian manors of mid-America11 homes · average 3.5 of 5 Medicare stars
- MidwesT health10 homes · average 3.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- Grace team sErvices9 homes · average 2.6 of 5 Medicare stars
- DiversIcare healthcare6 homes · average 2.5 of 5 Medicare stars
- Life care centers of america6 homes · average 2.7 of 5 Medicare stars
- Advena living communities6 homes · average 1.3 of 5 Medicare stars
- Tutera sEnior living & health care4 homes · average 2.5 of 5 Medicare stars
- Frontline management4 homes · average 3.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Azria health3 homes · average 2.0 of 5 Medicare stars
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information (ownership type, chain affiliation). Averages are simple averages of Medicare overall star ratings; they describe groups, not any single home. A ranking is a starting point for questions, not a verdict. Always check the current Medicare record and visit in person.