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10 Best Nursing Homes in Rice County, KS

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Rice County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 46 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Rice County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Rice County is about $4,118, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 161 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Rice County, KS

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Photo of Homestead of Halstead
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33 Floor plans available
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Sterling Cottage
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Bethel Health Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of nursing homes in Rice County, KS

The average cost of senior living in Rice County is $4,118 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marquette, KS with an average of $3,690 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Rice County, KS, vs. nearby counties

Rice County, KS
$4,118/mo
$4,300/mo
$4,025/mo

Nursing homes costs in Rice County, KS, vs. state and national averages

Rice County, KS
$4,118/mo
$4,957/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Rice County, KS, vs. other senior living options

$4,168/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,118/mo

Nursing homes costs in Rice County, KS, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,921/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,428/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,866/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,428/mo

Senior living costs in Rice County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Rice County, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRice County, KSKansasU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,118/mo$4,957/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,168/mo$5,047/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,168/mo$4,957/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,170/mo$3,844/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Rice County, KS:$4,118/mo
Kansas:$4,957/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Rice County, KS:$4,168/mo
Kansas:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Rice County, KS:$4,168/mo
Kansas:$4,957/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Rice County, KS:$3,170/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Rice County, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Rice County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Rice County, KSKS stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Rice County, KS

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Rice County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Rice County, KS$5,661/mo$5,934/mo-4.6%
Kansas$5,977/mo$5,610/mo+6.5%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Rice County, KS
2024 average cost:$5,661/mo
2023 average cost:$5,934/mo
Percent change:-4.6%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$5,977/mo
2023 average cost:$5,610/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Rice County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Rice County

River Bend in Great Bend, KS

5.0
My sister lived at River Bend for almost 4 years and recently passed away there. The staff and administration are the most caring and compassionate people I have ever met. My sister absolutely loved living here and loved the food as well! They were always so helpful when we had questions and ...
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Brookdale Great Bend

4.6
It's a very pleasant place - simply the way the whole setup is done. They have a beautiful outdoor patio with trees, lawns, grass, and it's completely enclosed. The employees that I meet and work with are very friendly and helpful. There are a lot of restrictions on visiting right now due to ...
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Brookdale McPherson

4.0
I think Brookdale was a great place for my Dad. The staff is great, but like most places they're understaffed so some things could be improved. I was disappointed in the fact that the monthly payment increased $[removed] in one year.

Rice County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rice County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rice County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Rice County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Rice County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rice County, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rice County nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Rice County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rice County, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rice County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Rice County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rice County, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Rice County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Rice County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rice County, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rice County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Rice County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rice County, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Legend of Hutchinson, Brookdale McPherson and Brookdale Salina Kirwin are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Rice County, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 46 nursing homes facilities near Rice County, Kansas. See the full list.
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