Kansas Veterans Home

Kansas Veterans Home is a state government-owned skilled nursing facility located at 1220 World War II Memorial Drive in Winfield, Kansas (Cowley County, ZIP 67156). The facility holds 97 certified beds and operates as a Medicare and Medicaid certified provider. As a state-owned institution, it is administered under the authority of the Kansas government and serves eligible veterans and their dependents in the region. The facility holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which places it in the highest tier of the CMS rating scale. This composite rating reflects performance across three distinct domains. The health inspection rating is 5 stars, indicating a strong survey history based on findings from state inspections and complaint investigations. The staffing rating is also 5 stars, reflecting reported nurse staffing levels relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and is based on clinical data points such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident outcomes. The overall 5-star rating compares favorably to the national average of 3.0 stars, though the quality measure component warrants attention when reviewing the full data profile. Kansas Veterans Home accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify under either federal program. As a state-operated veterans facility, it may also coordinate with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for benefits-eligible veterans. Prospective residents or their representatives are advised to contact the facility directly at (620) 221-9479 to confirm current payment policies, eligibility requirements, and bed availability. When compared to national benchmarks, Kansas Veterans Home presents a mixed data picture. The overall 5-star rating and the individual 5-star scores in health inspections and staffing reflect performance that exceeds the national average of 3.0 stars in those categories. However, the 2-star quality measure rating indicates that clinical outcome metrics are below the national average. This combination is not uncommon among facilities that maintain strong staffing and compliance records but show variation in specific resident outcome indicators. Individuals researching this facility should review all three rating components independently to gain a complete understanding of its reported performance profile.