Senior Care in Kansas
Explore licensed senior care options across 239 cities in Kansas. Compare 1,140 verified provider listings, review local cost benchmarks, and find comprehensive care planning guides.
Kansas Senior Care Cost Report
Median assisted living: $5,975/mo. View statewide pricing comparisons, top 10 city benchmarks, and national medians.
Kansas Senior Care Cost Benchmarks
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey (published March 2026)
| Care Type | Kansas Median | Annualized Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living Facility | $5,975/mo | $71,700/yr |
| Memory Care (Estimated) | $7,469/mo | $89,625/yr |
| In-Home Care (Home Health Aide) | $34/hr | $77,792/yr (44 hrs/wk) |
| Homemaker Services | $0/hr | $0/yr (44 hrs/wk) |
| Nursing Home (Private Room) | $9,064/mo | $108,768/yr |
| Adult Day Health Care | $200/day | $50,000/yr (5 days/wk) |
Kansas Medicaid & State Regulation
Understanding state regulations and financial assistance programs helps families make informed, secure long-term care placements across Kansas.
State Licensing Agency
Senior care facilities, residential communities, and memory care homes are licensed and inspected by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
Regular inspections assess staffing ratios, medication administration, sanitation, and resident safety rights.
Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Financial assistance for home care and supportive residential living is provided through the Frail Elderly (FE) Waiver.
Medicaid waivers fund therapeutic and personal care services, though room and board costs typically require private pay.
Cities in Kansas
Verified provider directory inventory as of September 2026
Wichita
161 licensed providers
Overland Park
100 licensed providers
Topeka
69 licensed providers
Kansas City
33 licensed providers
Olathe
28 licensed providers
Lenexa
25 licensed providers
Lawrence
24 licensed providers
Salina
24 licensed providers
Hutchinson
20 licensed providers
Leawood
18 licensed providers
Shawnee
17 licensed providers
Manhattan
13 licensed providers
Pittsburg
13 licensed providers
Garden City
12 licensed providers
Hays
12 licensed providers
Newton
12 licensed providers
Atchison
10 licensed providers
Emporia
10 licensed providers
Great Bend
10 licensed providers
Mcpherson
10 licensed providers
Parsons
10 licensed providers
Chanute
9 licensed providers
Derby
9 licensed providers
Dodge City
9 licensed providers
Independence
8 licensed providers
Fort Scott
7 licensed providers
Hiawatha
7 licensed providers
Holton
7 licensed providers
Liberal
7 licensed providers
Ottawa
7 licensed providers
Winfield
7 licensed providers
Abilene
6 licensed providers
Andover
6 licensed providers
Junction City
6 licensed providers
Marysville
6 licensed providers
Pratt
6 licensed providers
Sabetha
6 licensed providers
Arkansas City
5 licensed providers
Burlington
5 licensed providers
Clay Center
5 licensed providers
Concordia
5 licensed providers
Garnett
5 licensed providers
Kingman
5 licensed providers
Larned
5 licensed providers
Leavenworth
5 licensed providers
Norton
5 licensed providers
Oskaloosa
5 licensed providers
Paola
5 licensed providers
Seneca
5 licensed providers
Anthony
4 licensed providers
Baldwin City
4 licensed providers
Colby
4 licensed providers
Columbus
4 licensed providers
El Dorado
4 licensed providers
Gardner
4 licensed providers
Iola
4 licensed providers
Lansing
4 licensed providers
Marion
4 licensed providers
Meade
4 licensed providers
Onaga
4 licensed providers
Prairie Village
4 licensed providers
Rose Hill
4 licensed providers
St. Francis
4 licensed providers
Baxter Springs
3 licensed providers
Belleville
3 licensed providers
Beloit
3 licensed providers
Clearwater
3 licensed providers
Coffeyville
3 licensed providers
Council Grove
3 licensed providers
Edwardsville
3 licensed providers
Eureka
3 licensed providers
Fredonia
3 licensed providers
Goddard
3 licensed providers
Goodland
3 licensed providers
Hillsboro
3 licensed providers
Hoisington
3 licensed providers
Louisburg
3 licensed providers
Lyons
3 licensed providers
Meriden
3 licensed providers
Moundridge
3 licensed providers
Neodesha
3 licensed providers
Osage City
3 licensed providers
Phillipsburg
3 licensed providers
Russell
3 licensed providers
Smith Center
3 licensed providers
Wamego
3 licensed providers
Wathena
3 licensed providers
Wellington
3 licensed providers
Atwood
2 licensed providers
Augusta
2 licensed providers
Bel Aire
2 licensed providers
Coldwater
2 licensed providers
Ellinwood
2 licensed providers
Ellsworth
2 licensed providers
Eudora
2 licensed providers
Fowler
2 licensed providers
Frontenac
2 licensed providers
Galena
2 licensed providers
Garden Plain
2 licensed providers
Girard
2 licensed providers
Halstead
2 licensed providers
Harper
2 licensed providers
Haviland
2 licensed providers
Herington
2 licensed providers
Hill City
2 licensed providers
Horton
2 licensed providers
Hoxie
2 licensed providers
Hugoton
2 licensed providers
Inman
2 licensed providers
Johnson
2 licensed providers
Kinsley
2 licensed providers
La Crosse
2 licensed providers
Lakin
2 licensed providers
Lindsborg
2 licensed providers
Maize
2 licensed providers
Medicine Lodge
2 licensed providers
Minneapolis
2 licensed providers
Mission
2 licensed providers
Montezuma
2 licensed providers
Mulvane
2 licensed providers
Ness City
2 licensed providers
North Newton
2 licensed providers
Oakley
2 licensed providers
Oberlin
2 licensed providers
Osawatomie
2 licensed providers
Osborne
2 licensed providers
Overbrook
2 licensed providers
Peabody
2 licensed providers
Plainville
2 licensed providers
Rossville
2 licensed providers
Scott City
2 licensed providers
Sedan
2 licensed providers
Spring Hill
2 licensed providers
St. George
2 licensed providers
Stafford
2 licensed providers
Tonganoxie
2 licensed providers
Tribune
2 licensed providers
Ulysses
2 licensed providers
Valley Falls
2 licensed providers
Wakeeney
2 licensed providers
Westmoreland
2 licensed providers
Westwood
2 licensed providers
Alma
1 licensed provider
Alton
1 licensed provider
Arma
1 licensed provider
Ashland
1 licensed provider
Attica
1 licensed provider
Auburn
1 licensed provider
Basehor
1 licensed provider
Bennington
1 licensed provider
Berryton
1 licensed provider
Bonner Springs
1 licensed provider
Bucklin
1 licensed provider
Buhler
1 licensed provider
Caldwell
1 licensed provider
Caney
1 licensed provider
Carbondale
1 licensed provider
Centralia
1 licensed provider
Chapman
1 licensed provider
Cheney
1 licensed provider
Cherryvale
1 licensed provider
Cimarron
1 licensed provider
Clyde
1 licensed provider
Colwich
1 licensed provider
Conway Springs
1 licensed provider
Cottonwood Falls
1 licensed provider
Courtland
1 licensed provider
Cunningham
1 licensed provider
De Soto
1 licensed provider
Dighton
1 licensed provider
Downs
1 licensed provider
Easton
1 licensed provider
Elkhart
1 licensed provider
Ellis
1 licensed provider
Enterprise
1 licensed provider
Erie
1 licensed provider
Eskridge
1 licensed provider
Fort Dodge
1 licensed provider
Fort Riley
1 licensed provider
Frankfort
1 licensed provider
Glasco
1 licensed provider
Goessel
1 licensed provider
Greenleaf
1 licensed provider
Greensburg
1 licensed provider
Hanover
1 licensed provider
Hartford
1 licensed provider
Haven
1 licensed provider
Haysville
1 licensed provider
Hesston
1 licensed provider
Highland
1 licensed provider
Humboldt
1 licensed provider
Jetmore
1 licensed provider
Kiowa
1 licensed provider
Leonardville
1 licensed provider
Leoti
1 licensed provider
Lincoln
1 licensed provider
Linn
1 licensed provider
Little River
1 licensed provider
Logan
1 licensed provider
Lyndon
1 licensed provider
Mankato
1 licensed provider
Marquette
1 licensed provider
Mcdonald
1 licensed provider
Merriam
1 licensed provider
Minneola
1 licensed provider
Moline
1 licensed provider
Monument
1 licensed provider
Moran
1 licensed provider
Nortonville
1 licensed provider
Oswego
1 licensed provider
Oxford
1 licensed provider
Pleasanton
1 licensed provider
Pomona
1 licensed provider
Pretty Prairie
1 licensed provider
Protection
1 licensed provider
Quinter
1 licensed provider
Ransom
1 licensed provider
Richmond
1 licensed provider
Riley
1 licensed provider
Saint Paul
1 licensed provider
Satanta
1 licensed provider
Sedgwick
1 licensed provider
Sharon Springs
1 licensed provider
Shawnee Mission
1 licensed provider
South Hutchinson
1 licensed provider
Spearville
1 licensed provider
St John
1 licensed provider
St Marys
1 licensed provider
Sterling
1 licensed provider
Stilwell
1 licensed provider
Stockton
1 licensed provider
Syracuse
1 licensed provider
Troy
1 licensed provider
Wa Keeney
1 licensed provider
Wakefield
1 licensed provider
Wellsville
1 licensed provider
Whitewater
1 licensed provider
Wilson
1 licensed provider
Yates Center
1 licensed provider
Frequently Asked Questions
How many licensed senior care facilities operate in Kansas?
The families.care verified directory tracks 1,140 licensed senior care providers across 239 cities in Kansas as of September 2026. This includes assisted living communities, dedicated memory care facilities, skilled nursing homes, and licensed home health agencies.
What is the cost of senior living in Kansas?
According to the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey (published March 2026), the median cost of assisted living in Kansas is $5,975 per month. In-home care aides average $34 per hour, and nursing homes average $108,768 annually for private rooms.
Who regulates assisted living and nursing homes in Kansas?
Senior living facilities in Kansas are regulated and inspected by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Inspection reports, safety audits, and violation records are public records that families should consult prior to admission.
Can Kansas Medicaid help pay for senior care?
Yes. In Kansas, Medicaid covers skilled nursing home care for medically and financially qualified individuals. For seniors who prefer living at home or in community residential settings, Kansas offers Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers, such as the Frail Elderly (FE) Waiver, which cover personal care and therapy services.
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How we research and verify this information
Our team compiles this listing from public records and provider data, and reviews it against authoritative sources. Read our editorial standards and research methodology.
- Cost of Care Survey (2025)Publisher: CareScout. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.
- Skilled nursing facility coveragePublisher: Medicare.gov. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.
- Medicaid coverage and eligibilityPublisher: Medicaid.gov. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-07-10.
- Long-term-care guidance for familiesPublisher: National Institute on Aging. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-07-10.
- VA pension rates (Aid & Attendance)Publisher: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.