Assisted Living in Kansas

Does Kansas Medicaid pay for assisted living?

In Kansas, Medicaid covers almost 65% of all nursing home residents. However, Medicaid in Kansas does not cover assisted living or continuing care retirement communities (with the exception of skilled nursing units). Medicaid in Kansas only pays for care at nursing homes.

Will Medicare pay for assisted living in Kansas?

Medicare does not usually cover assisted living costs. 

Medicare typically only covers a short-term stay in a skilled nursing or rehabilitation community while an older adult is recovering from an illness or injury. It can also cover in-home rehab care performed by a home health nurse or therapist.

What is the average cost of assisted living in Kansas?

The monthly median cost of an assisted living facility in Kansas is about $4500.