Worth Considering
6
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Wichita, Kansas
6 of 22 nursing homes in Wichita (27%) meet our strict criteria. The Kansas statewide average is 29%.
6 recommended · 4 caution · 12 avoid · data
City Average
2.8
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
1,617
across 22 facilities
High Risk Facilities
12
9 Grade F
$736,963 in combined fines
Zero Fines
11
/22
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 6?
The nursing home market in Wichita, Kansas, is strong, with 22 facilities available and 27% recommended. Families should be aware that while the top facility, CARITAS CENTER, INC, boasts excellent ratings, 12 facilities have incurred fines totaling $720,162.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 CARITAS CENTER, INC (93) — Caritas Center, Inc. stands out with an impressive Trust Score of 93/100 and a perfect CMS 5★ rating, showcasing its commitment to quality care. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community needs, providing a nurturing environment in its 22-bed capacity with no reported fines.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 2 MOUNT ST MARY (88) — Mount St Mary is a commendable non-profit facility with a Trust Score of 88/100 and a stellar CMS 5★ rating. With 24 beds and zero fines, it offers excellent personalized care, reflecting its dedication to the well-being of its residents and the local community.
- 3 REGENT PARK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE (80) — Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare boasts a solid Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, indicating high-quality care for its 84 residents. Despite being a for-profit facility, it has maintained a record of zero fines, ensuring a reliable choice for rehabilitation needs.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 4 LARKSFIELD PLACE (75) — Larksfield Place offers a welcoming environment with a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4★ rating. As a non-profit facility with 80 beds, it emphasizes community engagement and provides quality services without any fines, making it a reliable option for residents.
- 5 LIFE CARE CENTER OF WICHITA (70) — Life Care Center of Wichita features a Trust Score of 70/100 and a solid CMS 4★ rating, accommodating up to 120 residents. While it's a for-profit facility, its zero fines reflect a commitment to maintaining standards of care, ensuring residents receive quality support.
- 6 ASCENSION LIVING VIA CHRISTI VILLAGE MCLEAN (70) — Ascension Living Via Christi Village McLean holds a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, offering a supportive environment for its 36 residents. As a non-profit facility, it prioritizes community-focused care with a clean record of zero fines, ensuring peace of mind for families.
The other 16 Wichita facilities didn't qualify — 12 carry Grade D or F ratings and 11 have fines totaling $736K.
Recommended
Caritas Center, Inc. stands out with an impressive Trust Score of 93/100 and a perfect CMS 5★ rating, showcasing its commitment to quality care. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community needs, providing a nurturing environment in its 22-bed capacity with no reported fines.
Mount St Mary is a commendable non-profit facility with a Trust Score of 88/100 and a stellar CMS 5★ rating. With 24 beds and zero fines, it offers excellent personalized care, reflecting its dedication to the well-being of its residents and the local community.
Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare boasts a solid Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, indicating high-quality care for its 84 residents. Despite being a for-profit facility, it has maintained a record of zero fines, ensuring a reliable choice for rehabilitation needs.
Larksfield Place offers a welcoming environment with a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4★ rating. As a non-profit facility with 80 beds, it emphasizes community engagement and provides quality services without any fines, making it a reliable option for residents.
Life Care Center of Wichita features a Trust Score of 70/100 and a solid CMS 4★ rating, accommodating up to 120 residents. While it's a for-profit facility, its zero fines reflect a commitment to maintaining standards of care, ensuring residents receive quality support.
Ascension Living Via Christi Village McLean holds a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, offering a supportive environment for its 36 residents. As a non-profit facility, it prioritizes community-focused care with a clean record of zero fines, ensuring peace of mind for families.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Wichita Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.8 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 16?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 9 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 11 Have fines totaling $736,963
- Low-scoring facilities
- 7 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 4 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Wichita Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Wichita's city average is 2.8 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
11 of 22 Wichita facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Wichita avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Wichita facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
Explore Nearby Cities
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Wichita, KS are recommended?
6 of 22 nursing homes in Wichita (27%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Wichita "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Wichita?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.