Care Cost in Kansas
2026 average monthly costs for assisted living, nursing homes, memory care, home care, and adult day services in Kansas.
Monthly Care Costs
Home Care
$6,435/mo
$77,220 per year
Home care services in Kansas include personal care aides and home health aides who help seniors age in place with assistance for bathing, meals, and mobility. In-home caregivers in Kansas offer a flexible alternative to facility-based care.
Adult Day Care
$4,333/mo
$51,996 per year
Adult day care programs in Kansas offer structured daytime activities, socialization, and health monitoring — providing essential respite for family caregivers. Adult day services in Kansas are among the most affordable long-term care options available.
Assisted Living
$5,975/mo
$71,700 per year
Assisted living facilities in Kansas provide personal care, meals, and medication management for seniors who need daily support but not round-the-clock medical attention. Assisted living costs in Kansas typically cover a private room, housekeeping, and access to social activities.
Memory Care(Est.)
$7,500/mo
$90,000 per year
Memory care facilities in Kansas provide specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. These secured communities offer structured routines, cognitive therapies, and 24-hour supervision. Memory care costs in Kansas are estimated at approximately 1.25× the assisted living rate.
Nursing Home (Semi-Private)
$8,669/mo
$104,028 per year
Skilled nursing facilities in Kansas offer 24-hour medical supervision, rehabilitation therapy, and long-term care for seniors with complex health needs. Nursing home costs in Kansas reflect round-the-clock licensed nursing staff and specialized medical equipment. This rate reflects a semi-private room.
Nursing Home (Private Room)
$9,064/mo
$108,768 per year
A private room in a Kansas nursing home offers greater privacy and comfort for residents requiring 24-hour skilled nursing care. In Kansas, a private room costs about 5% more than a semi-private room (the 2025 CareScout Cost of Care Survey).
How costs vary across Kansas
Johnson County communities such as Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, and Lenexa have a dense care market shaped by strong demand. Wichita also offers a wide range of providers, while Topeka, Lawrence, and Manhattan give families additional choices in northeast Kansas. Farther west, Dodge City, Garden City, and rural communities may have a narrower selection of facilities. Compare the availability of the specific care needed, not just regional prices, and check adult day service costs separately when considering alternatives to residential care.
Read the full Kansas planning guideAnnual Cost Breakdown
| Care Type | Monthly | Annual | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Care | $6,435 | $77,220 | $6,673 | -4% |
| Adult Day Care | $4,333 | $51,996 | $2,058 | +111% |
| Assisted Living | $5,975 | $71,700 | $6,200 | -4% |
| Memory Care(Est.) | $7,500 | $90,000 | $7,800 | -4% |
| Nursing Home (Semi-Private) | $8,669 | $104,028 | $9,581 | -10% |
| Nursing Home (Private Room) | $9,064 | $108,768 | $10,798 | -16% |
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey (released March 2026)
Cost Projections
Estimated future monthly costs based on a 3% annual care cost inflation rate.
| Care Type | Today | In 5 Years | In 10 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Care | $6,435 | $7,460 | $8,648 |
| Adult Day Care | $4,333 | $5,023 | $5,823 |
| Assisted Living | $5,975 | $6,927 | $8,030 |
| Memory Care(Est.) | $7,500 | $8,695 | $10,079 |
| Nursing Home (Semi-Private) | $8,669 | $10,050 | $11,650 |
| Nursing Home (Private Room) | $9,064 | $10,508 | $12,181 |
* Projections are estimates based on historical care cost inflation trends. Actual costs may vary.
Total Cost of Care Over Time
Cumulative cost if care begins today, including 3% annual inflation. These totals show what families in Kansas can expect to pay over multi-year care periods.
| Care Type | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Care | $238,679 | $409,971 | $885,241 |
| Adult Day Care | $160,714 | $276,054 | $596,076 |
| Assisted Living | $221,618 | $380,665 | $821,960 |
| Memory Care | $278,181 | $477,822 | $1,031,749 |
| Nursing Home (Semi-Private) | $321,540 | $552,299 | $1,192,564 |
| Nursing Home (Private Room) | $336,191 | $577,464 | $1,246,903 |
* Cumulative totals assume continuous care starting today with 3% annual inflation compounding each year.
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$9,064/mo
NH Private Room · Kansas
Monthly Cost Today
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3% inflation · 3 years of care
Don't rush to sell the home
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Care costs rise 3–5% annually
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Medicaid lookback is 5 years
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Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey (updated March 2026)
* AK NH Private Room: A Place For Mom. ADC — DE: Genworth; DC: PayingForSeniorCare; ID: MedicaidLongTermCare.org; SD: Genworth; VT: VT Adult Services Div.; WV: CareCostIndex.com.
Key Insights for Kansas
Updated October 2026Assisted living in Kansas costs $5,975/month in 2026 — 4% below the national median of $6,200.
A semi-private nursing home room in Kansas runs $8,669/month, 10% below the national median of $9,581.
In-home care in Kansas averages $6,435/month for roughly 44 hrs/week ($34/hr) — 4% below the national median.
The most affordable long-term care option in Kansas is adult day care at $4,333/month.
Memory care in Kansas runs about $7,500/month — roughly 25% above the assisted living rate, the typical industry markup (CareScout does not publish memory care data separately).
A private nursing home room in Kansas costs $9,064/month — 16% below the national median of $10,798.
Medicaid in Kansas can cover nursing home care for applicants under the $2,982/month income limit (2026); see the Kansas Medicaid guide for asset rules.
How to Pay for Long-Term Care in Kansas
Families in Kansas have several options to help cover the cost of senior care.
Kansas Medicaid
Kansas Medicaid is administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).
- HCBS Frail Elderly (HCBS/FE) Waiver: May support independent living through assisted living services, adult foster care, adult day care, emergency alerts, and nursing evaluations.
Kansas does not require a Miller Trust for Medicaid long-term care.
Read the Kansas Medicaid guideVeterans Benefits
The VA Aid and Attendance benefit can provide up to $2,424/month for single veterans (or $2,874/month with a spouse) in Kansas to help pay for assisted living, nursing home care, or in-home caregivers.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-term care insurance policies purchased before care is needed can cover a significant portion of assisted living, nursing home, and home care costs in Kansas.
Personal Savings & Home Equity
Many Kansas families use a combination of retirement savings, Social Security income, and home equity (through reverse mortgages or home sales) to fund long-term care.
Who to call in Kansas
- Kansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- 1-877-662-8362
Help with resident rights, complaints, and care-quality concerns in nursing homes and assisted living.
- Adult Protective Services
To reach Adult Protective Services in Kansas, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
- Kansas Area Agencies on Aging
Find local aging services for benefits counseling, caregiver support, and care-planning resources.
View Kansas's Area Agencies on Aging list
Frequently Asked Questions About Kansas Care Costs
The average cost of assisted living in Kansas is $5,975 per month, or $71,700 per year. This is 4% below the national average of $6,200 per month. Assisted living facilities in Kansas typically include personal care, meals, medication management, and social activities.
Nursing home care in Kansas costs an average of $8,669 per month for a semi-private room. A private room runs $9,064 per month, or $108,768 per year. Kansas nursing home costs are below the national average of $9,581 per month for a semi-private room. Medicare only covers short rehab stays. For long stays, most families pay privately until savings run low, then Medicaid steps in.
Kansas long-term care costs are close to the national average. Monthly costs range from $4,333 for the most affordable option to $8,669 for the most expensive. Planning early can help families in Kansas prepare financially.
There are several ways to pay for nursing home and long-term care in Kansas: (1) Medicaid — Kansas's Medicaid program covers nursing home care for eligible residents who meet income and asset limits. (2) Medicare — covers short-term skilled nursing after a hospital stay, but not long-term custodial care. (3) Long-term care insurance — if purchased in advance, policies can help cover assisted living, nursing home, and home care costs. (4) Veterans benefits — the VA Aid and Attendance benefit helps eligible veterans and surviving spouses pay for care. (5) Personal savings and assets — many families use a combination of savings, home equity, and retirement funds.
The most affordable long-term care option in Kansas is adult day care at $4,333 per month, followed by assisted living at $5,975 per month. Adult day care provides daytime supervision, activities, and meals while allowing seniors to return home in the evening — making it a popular choice for families with a caregiver at home.
Yes, the HCBS Frail Elderly Waiver includes assisted living services among its supports for eligible residents. Other benefits may include adult day care, boarding care home services, and nursing evaluation visits. A waiting list may apply, making enrollment timing important when choosing a care setting.
Start with your local Area Agency on Aging for benefits counseling, caregiver support, and help finding community services. LTCareNav's Kansas Area Agencies on Aging list helps you find local care-planning resources. For questions about resident rights or concerns about nursing home or assisted living care, contact the Kansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-877-662-8362.
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Create Free AccountSource: CareScout Cost of Care Survey, July–November 2025, released March 2026 (Genworth/CareScout). Monthly NH figures = annual ÷ 12 (365-day basis). Non-medical caregiver = 44 hrs/week × 52 weeks ÷ 12. Memory care is an estimate (assisted living x 1.25). CareScout does not publish memory care data.