Nursing homes in Kansas City, MO
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Kansas City has 23 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.2 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 2.5-star Missouri average. Methodology.
- 23
- Certified homes
- 2.2 ★
- Below average for MO · Missouri 2.5
- 2
- Five-star homes
- 2,419
- Certified beds
All 23 nursing homes in Kansas City, ranked
Ratings in Kansas City are best read against Missouri and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Missouri directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Kansas City
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Kansas City, MO · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.