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Bethel Health Care Center
Scout 100North Newton, KS · 65 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of North Newton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Wichita, Kansas
Every licensed senior community in the Wichita, KS area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
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Cost of senior care in Wichita
Local Wichita-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Wichita prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,880/mo median
typical range $4,700–$7,350
Memory Care
$7,160/mo median
typical range $5,730–$8,950
Skilled Nursing
$8,040/mo median
typical range $7,280–$9,250
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,880/mo median
typical range $2,490–$7,880
Residential Care Home
$5,290/mo median
typical range $4,230–$6,610
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Wichita using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Wichita.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 46 communities in Wichita, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Larksfield Place
Scout 96Wichita, KS · 80 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Wichita's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →3
Wellington Health and Rehab
Scout 95Wellington, KS · 44 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Wellington's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →4
Wichita, KS · 84 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Wichita's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →5
Caritas Center, INC
Scout 94Wichita, KS · 22 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Wichita's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →6
Wichita, KS · 36 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Wichita's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →7
Derby, KS · 74 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Derby's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →8
Wichita Presbyterian Manor
Scout 91Wichita, KS · 50 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Wichita's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →9
Schowalter Villa
Scout 91Hesston, KS · 105 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Hesston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →10
Mount St Mary
Scout 90Wichita, KS · 24 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Wichita's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →11
Villa Maria
Scout 85Mulvane, KS · 64 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Mulvane's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →
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Botkin Care and Rehab
Scout 81Wellington, KS · 45 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Wellington's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →13
Halstead, KS · 60 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Halstead.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →14
Cheney Golden Age Home
Scout 79Cheney, KS · 40 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Cheney.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →15
Life Care Center of Wichita
Scout 79Wichita, KS · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Wichita.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →16
Wichita, KS · 104 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Wichita.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →17
Kansas Christian Home
Scout 74Newton, KS · 54 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Newton.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →18
Wichita, KS · 72 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Wichita.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →19
Newton Presbyterian Manor
Scout 68Newton, KS · 60 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Newton.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →20
Newton, KS · 101 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Newton.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →21
Via Christi Village Ridge
Scout 68Wichita, KS · 80 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Wichita.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →
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Medicalodges Goddard
Scout 67Goddard, KS · 60 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Goddard.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →
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Medicalodges Wichita
Scout 65Wichita, KS · 55 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Wichita.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →24
Azria Health Wichita
Scout 65Wichita, KS · 70 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Wichita.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →25
Homestead Health Center
Scout 62Wichita, KS · 45 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Wichita.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →26
Rolling Hills Health and Rehab
Scout 60Wichita, KS · 85 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Wichita.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →27
Conway Springs, KS · 45 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Conway Springs.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →28
Center at Waterfront LLC
Scout 57Wichita, KS · 80 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Wichita.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →29
Catholic Care Center, INC
Scout 56Bel Aire, KS · 159 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Bel Aire.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →30
Lakepoint Wichita, LLC
Scout 56Wichita, KS · 110 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Wichita.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →31
Lakepoint El Dorado, LLC
Scout 51El Dorado, KS · 75 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in El Dorado.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →32
Wichita, KS · 106 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Wichita.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →33
Wichita, KS · 76 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →34
El Dorado Care and Rehab
Scout 43El Dorado, KS · 50 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in El Dorado.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →35
Advena Living at Fountainview
Scout 42Rose Hill, KS · 50 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Rose Hill.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →
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Lincoln Care and Rehab
Scout 41Wichita, KS · 45 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →37
Derby, KS · 78 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Derby.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →38
Wheat State Manor
Scout 40Whitewater, KS · 65 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →39
Great Plains Post Acute
Scout 39Wichita, KS · 118 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →40
Diversicare of Haysville
Scout 34Haysville, KS · 119 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →41
Lakepoint Augusta, LLC
Scout 29Augusta, KS · 88 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →
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Diversicare of Sedgwick
Scout 26Sedgwick, KS · 62 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →43
Orchard Gardens
Scout 23Wichita, KS · 80 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →44
Life Care Center of Andover
Scout 19Andover, KS · 154 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Legacy at College Hill
Scout 18Wichita, KS · 75 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →46
Clearwater, KS · 55 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,280–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Wichita, KS?
In the Wichita, KS area, assisted living typically runs $4,700–$7,350/month (median $5,880), memory care $5,730–$8,950/month (median $7,160), and skilled nursing $7,280–$9,250/month (median $8,040) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Wichita, KS?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Wichita, KS right now are Bethel Health Care Center, Larksfield Place, Wellington Health and Rehab. The full ranked list of 46 communities is on this page.
How are the 46 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.