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22 Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Wichita, KS

22 of the 22 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Wichita, KS (100%) are Medicaid-certified, and all are listed below. 8 of the 22 graded homes earn an A and 1 earn a D or F. They average 4.37 nursing hours per resident per day, the same as the 4.37 for every home in Wichita, KS. Larksfield Place in Wichita grades highest at A (94 out of 100).

How Medicaid-certified homes in Wichita, KS compare

This group set against every nursing home in Wichita, KS, from the current CMS release.

Nursing hours per resident per day

4.37

All homes in Wichita, KS: 4.37

Better than the local average

Nurse staff turnover

50.5%

All homes in Wichita, KS: 50.5%

Better than the local average

Average ElderGrade score

77.8/100

All homes in Wichita, KS: 77.8/100

Better than the local average

Grade spread

A
B
C

8 grade A, 9 grade B, 4 grade C, 1 grade D,

The best-graded Medicaid-certified home in Wichita, KS is Larksfield Place in Wichita, KS, grade A, 94/100.

Every Medicaid-certified nursing home in Wichita, KS

Showing 21 to 22 of 22, best-graded first.

C

62/100

Great Plains Post Acute

Wichita, KS · Sedgwick County

CMS 1/5118 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.63 /day
Staff turnover
79%
Serious cites
0

Great Plains Post Acute runs about 3.63 nursing hours per resident per day, roughly 6% under the national average, and weekends drop another 13% below its own weekday staffing. That thin coverage sits on top of a 78.9% annual turnover rate, far above the 45.8% national figure, so the aides and nurses at the bedside keep changing. The record shows 61 deficiencies, nine of them serious enough to put residents at risk of harm, five tied to abuse, plus $49,505 in fines from five separate penalties. A for-profit LLC owns the 118-bed building, and its last inspection was April 22, 2026.

D

53/100

Advena Living On Woodlawn

Wichita, KS · Sedgwick County

CMS 1/580 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
2.63 /day
Staff turnover
66%
Serious cites
0

Orchard Gardens runs on 2.63 nurse hours per resident per day, roughly a third less than the national average, and weekend coverage drops about 9% below what it manages during the week. Turnover sits at 66.1% against a 45.8% national figure, so the people around your relative are frequently people who just arrived. The current inspection record lists 50 deficiencies, including three at the harm level and three tied to abuse, with two fines totaling $26,795 and a one-star inspection rating from CMS. The last inspection was April 2025. Its limited liability ownership structure means the company behind it is the entity accountable for all of this.

Frequently asked questions

How many Medicaid-certified nursing homes are there in Wichita, KS?
There are 22 Medicaid-certified Medicare-certified nursing homes in Wichita, KS, 100% of the 22 nursing homes there.
Are Medicaid-certified nursing homes better staffed?
In Wichita, KS they average 4.37 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 4.37 for all nursing homes in Wichita, KS, a difference of +0 hours. Staff turnover averages 50.5% against 50.5%.
Which Medicaid-certified nursing home grades best in Wichita, KS?
Larksfield Place in Wichita, KS, grade A, 94 out of 100.
Does being Medicaid-certified mean a nursing home is safe?
No. Of the 22 graded Medicaid-certified homes in Wichita, KS, 8 grade A and 1 grade D or F.
Do Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Wichita, KS accept Medicaid?
22 of the 22 are certified to accept Medicaid. See Medicaid and nursing homes.

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