The process of deciding what type of long-term care setting is right for you or your loved ones can be frustrating. The following chart lists the characteristics of the different levels of care offered in Kansas. The Selecting a Care Facility page will help you in selecting the right facility and setting for you.
For more details, please contact your local Area Agency on Aging and Disability. https://k4ad.org/
Nursing facilities (NF), which require private funds, Medicare or Medicaid, provide:
Care to the chronically ill or disabled. 24-hour nursing care. Selected centers offer rehabilitative services including physical, respiratory and occupational therapy and speech-language pathology. Individual assistance with activities of daily living, individualized nutritional services and rehabilitation programs that assist individuals to return to home, or to regain a level of independence.
Intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded (ICF/MR) provide:
24-hour nursing care with comprehensive psycho-social services. Therapeutic intervention and remedial education. A homelike setting with medium- to high-intensity level of services.
Nursing facilities for mental health (NF/MH) provide:
24-hour nursing care with therapeutic intervention. Classes in cooking, nutrition and laundry are offered for transitioning to more independent living. A homelike setting.
Assisted living/residential health care facilities (AL/RHC), which require private funds for payment, provide:
Nursing services available with assistance with activities of daily living. Individualized nutritional services. 24-hour security and on-site staff response to emergencies. Housekeeping, laundry services, social and recreational programs available.
*Please note: Facilities that participate in Medicare or Medicaid must meet National Fire Protection Association, Life Safety Code and Federal Regulations for Long-Term Care Facilities standards.