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Kansas is known for its acres of plains and farmland, and its population of 2.9 million people is not one of the densest in the country, yet Kansas has a high percentage of seniors that call the state home. Approximately 16.3% of the population, or 474,000 people, is aged 65 and older. Kansas has over 300 nursing homes and a number of health care facilities, including the University of Kansas Hospital, which ranks 29th in the nation for geriatric care by U.S. News & World Report.

Frail seniors who need around-the-clock supervision and nursing care can receive that in a nursing home. The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey indicates the average cost for nursing home care in a semiprivate room in Kansas is $6,692 a month. Families who wish to use a private room for their loved ones will pay a little more at $7,092 a month.

This guide provides information about nursing home care and costs throughout the state of Kansas, as well as information about how to use Medicaid to pay for nursing home care for an elderly, loved one. It also gives helpful resources for caregivers and elderly seniors in Kansas.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Kansas

The national average for nursing home care in a semiprivate room is $7,756 a month, while seniors in Kansas pay a lower average of $6,692 or 13% less. Surrounding states show Kansas to be right in the middle of the region. In Oklahoma, the cost is lower at $5,323, and the same is true for Missouri, which has a median cost of $5,080. However, in Nebraska seniors pay more at $7,194. Colorado is much higher with an average of $8,517.

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