These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in Kansas based on CMS data (2026). The lowest CMS rating in this list is 1 star(s). Combined, these 20 facilities have been fined a total of $1,263,636. 5 have abuse flags. This ranking is based solely on official CMS data and does not represent editorial opinion.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legacy at College Hill | Wichita | $43,188 | |
| 2 | Legacy on 10th Avenue | Topeka | $0 | |
| 3 | Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital | Gardner | $98,974 | |
| 4 | Diversicare of Haysville | Haysville | $38,327 | |
| 5 | Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Kansas City | $15,421 | |
| 6 | Life Care Center of Andover | Andover | $113,851 | |
| 7 | Garden Terrace at Overland Park | Overland Park | $104,116 | |
| 8 | Medicalodges Leavenworth | Leavenworth | $8,281 | |
| 9 | Great Plains Post Acute | Wichita | $49,505 | |
| 10 | Overland Park Post Acute | Overland Park | $59,683 | |
| 11 | Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center | Salina | $147,090 | |
| 12 | Aspen Health and Wellness | Overland Park | $114,489 | |
| 13 | Tonganoxie Terrace | Tonganoxie | $47,317 | |
| 14 | Hutchinson Operator, LLC | Hutchinson | $70,521 | |
| 15 | Diversicare of Sedgwick | Sedgwick | $51,670 | |
| 16 | Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab | Topeka | $93,073 | |
| 17 | Shawnee Gardens Healthcare & Rehab Center | Shawnee | $80,905 | |
| 18 | Lincoln Care and Rehab | Wichita | $40,104 | |
| 19 | Topeka Presbyterian Manor | Topeka | $56,260 | |
| 20 | Salina Presbyterian Manor | Salina | $30,861 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.