These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in Kansas based on CMS data (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 1 star(s) or lower. Combined, these 20 facilities have been fined a total of $1,323,668. 6 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 | $96,031 | |
| 2 | Legacy on 10th Avenue | Topeka | $103,737 | |
| 3 | Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation | Merriam | $74,562 | |
| 4 | Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital | Gardner | $103,102 | |
| 5 | Diversicare of Haysville | Haysville | $26,046 | |
| 6 | Medicalodges Post Acute Care Center | Kansas City | $54,145 | |
| 7 | Life Care Center of Andover | Andover | $79,052 | |
| 8 | Garden Terrace at Overland Park | Overland Park | $67,643 | |
| 9 | Medicalodges Leavenworth | Leavenworth | $0 | |
| 10 | Great Plains Post Acute | Wichita | $49,505 | |
| 11 | Excel Healthcare and Rehab Overland Park | Overland Park | $71,597 | |
| 12 | Delmar Gardens Of Overland Park | Overland Park | $23,261 | |
| 13 | Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center | Salina | $142,586 | |
| 14 | Swan Health at Overland Park | Overland Park | $72,472 | |
| 15 | Diversicare of Sedgwick | Sedgwick | $51,670 | |
| 16 | Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab | Topeka | $93,073 | |
| 17 | Osage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Osage City | $14,891 | |
| 18 | Shawnee Gardens Healthcare & Rehab Center | Shawnee | $54,788 | |
| 19 | Lincoln Care and Rehab | Wichita | $39,880 | |
| 20 | Medicalodges Arkansas City | Arkansas City | $105,627 |
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.