Nursing Homes in Clay Center, Kansas
Clay Center has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 70 beds. The city average CMS rating is 3.0 stars, which is at Kansas's state average of 2.9 stars. 1 facility earns a B grade or better and is recommended for family consideration.
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Facilities graded A or B that meet our quality standards
City Average
+0.11 vs state
Total Beds
70
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 under CMS review
1 with abuse citations
Nurse Availability
54 min
RN time per resident daily
Meets CMS recommendation
Well Staffed
1
exceed staffing threshold
50% of facilities
Zero Fines
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Top Rated in Clay Center
Clay Center Presbyterian Manor
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Clay Center Presbyterian Manor
★★★★★ · 88/100 · 30 beds
Advena Living Of Clay Center
★★★★★ · 0/100 · 40 beds
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About Nursing Home Care in Clay Center
The nursing home market in Clay Center, KS, is concerning for families seeking care options. The standout is Clay Center Healthcare, which has a clean record with zero fines in the last three years. However, overall, the options are limited and families might want to consider facilities in nearby cities for better care alternatives.
In Clay Center, you should visit Clay Center Healthcare for its well-staffed environment and lack of serious violations, making it a safer choice compared to others. Unfortunately, there are no non-profit options available here, and the overall quality is just average. If you’re open to exploring nearby communities, consider looking at facilities in Manhattan or Junction City, which may offer better-rated care.
On the other hand, families should absolutely skip Advena Living of Clay Center. This facility is on the CMS Special Focus list due to serious issues, including abuse citations that raise red flags about resident safety. When visiting any nursing home, make sure to tour the facility during peak hours to observe staff interactions with residents and the overall atmosphere—this can tell you a lot about the care quality.
Clay Center at a Glance
Good News
- • 1 facility with clean records—no fines in 3 years
- • 1 community-run facility (non-profit)
- • 1 facility has more nurses than required
- • 1 facility earned 5-star CMS rating
Be Aware
- • 1 facility has serious problems—check before visiting
- • 1 facility under federal investigation
- • 1 facility with abuse citations
What's Changing
- → 2 facilities stayed the same
- ★ Overall: Clay Center is stable
Questions Clay Center Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?
CMS recommends 0.75 hrs; Clay Center avg is 0.90 hrs (54 min)
Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?
1 of 2 Clay Center facility has zero fines
What were your most recent inspection findings?
Ask for specifics—1 local facility has serious deficiencies
What is your staff-to-resident ratio on weekends?
Weekend staffing often differs from weekday levels
Finding Quality Nursing Home Care in Clay Center, Kansas
Clay Center, Kansas's Clay County seat, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with approximately 70 beds. Families have solid options to choose from.
Clay Center vs. Kansas: Near State Average
Clay Center nursing homes perform near the state average on key quality metrics. The city's average CMS rating of 3.00 stars is close to Kansas's statewide average of 2.89 stars.
1 of 2 facility earns a B grade or better. Families should still research carefully, as 1 facility has significant concerns.
Understanding Our Trust Score System
The Trust Score is a 0-100 rating calculated from CMS's official nursing home database. The score combines five data categories:
- Health Inspection Results — Recent deficiencies, their severity, and patterns over time
- Staffing Levels — RN hours, total nursing hours, and weekend staffing
- Quality Measures — Clinical outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, and rehospitalizations
- Penalties — Fines, payment denials, and enforcement actions
- Complaints — Substantiated complaints and their severity
In Clay Center, 1 facility scores a B grade or better, indicating they meet quality benchmarks across these categories. We recommend families prioritize these facilities and carefully research any facility rated C or below before visiting.
Staffing: Meeting Standards in Clay Center
Staffing levels are among the most important predictors of nursing home quality. Research consistently shows that facilities with more nursing staff—especially registered nurses—have better outcomes for residents.
Clay Center facilities average 0.90 RN hours per resident day, which meets the CMS-recommended threshold of 0.75 hours. The typical Clay Center resident receives approximately 54 minutes of RN attention daily—compared to the 45 minutes experts recommend.
1 Clay Center facilities exceed CMS staffing recommendations. Families prioritizing staffing should look for facilities with the "Top Staffing" badge and ask specifically about RN hours during facility visits.
Ownership: Mix of For-Profit and Non-Profit
Clay Center has 1 non-profit nursing homes and 1 for-profit facility. 2 of 2 facilities are chain-owned, with the remainder independently operated.
Research suggests non-profit facilities often have higher staffing levels and fewer deficiencies on average, though ownership type alone does not guarantee quality. Families should evaluate each facility individually using inspection data, staffing levels, and recent deficiency reports.
Nearby Alternatives Worth Considering
Families may also want to consider nearby Kansas cities for additional options. The following Kansas cities offer multiple nursing home options:
- Wichita — 22 facilities
- Topeka — 14 facilities
- Overland Park — 13 facilities
- Olathe — 9 facilities
- Salina — 6 facilities
- Kansas City — 6 facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Clay Center, Kansas?
Clay Center has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with a total of 70 beds. The city average CMS rating is 3.0 stars, which is above Kansas's state average of 2.9 stars.
What are the best nursing homes in Clay Center?
Based on our Trust Score analysis of CMS inspection data, the top-rated nursing homes in Clay Center include:
- • Clay Center Presbyterian Manor — Grade B+, 88/100 Trust Score
- • Advena Living Of Clay Center — Grade F, 0/100 Trust Score
These facilities have strong inspection records and staffing levels.
Which Clay Center nursing homes should I avoid?
We flag 1 facility in Clay Center as high-risk based on patterns of serious deficiencies, substantial fines, or placement on CMS's Special Focus Facility list. These facilities are marked with warning indicators in our listings above.
We recommend avoiding facilities with: Grade D or F, recent "Immediate Jeopardy" citations (indicating serious harm or risk to residents), or those on CMS's Special Focus Facility list.
The Bottom Line on Clay Center Nursing Homes
Clay Center offers typical nursing home options for the state. Focus your search on the 1 facility graded A or B, particularly those with zero fines and strong staffing. Avoid the 1 high-risk facilities flagged in our analysis.