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Nursing homes in Baxter Springs, Kansas

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1Homes in the cityInside city limits; the list below also shows homes nearby
53Certified bedsTotal capacity, not current openings
1Accept MedicareFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home
1Accept MedicaidFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home

Nursing homes in Baxter Springs

Homes and star ratings come from Medicare (CMS) and can be a few months old. Medicare doesn’t list which homes offer memory care, hospice or other programs: look for them in a home’s own profile, or ask the home.

12 homes

Quaker Hill Manor

8675 Se 72nd Terrace · Baxter Springs, KS

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

53 certified bedsUnder 0.1 mi from Baxter Springs centerMedicareMedicaid

Galena Nursing & Rehab Center

1220 E 8th Street · Galena, KS

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

45 certified beds4.3 mi from Baxter Springs centerMedicareMedicaid

Higher Call Nursing Center

407 Whitebird Street · Quapaw, OK

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

86 certified beds8.2 mi from Baxter Springs centerMedicareMedicaid

Eastwood Manor

6th And Highway 69 · Commerce, OK

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (individual)

80 certified beds12.5 mi from Baxter Springs centerMedicareMedicaid

Aspire Senior Living Joplin

2218 W 32nd Street · Joplin, MO

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

120 certified beds8.8 mi from Baxter Springs centerMedicareMedicaid

Communities of Wildwood Ranch

3222 South John Duffy Drive · Joplin, MO

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

120 certified beds6.2 mi from Baxter Springs centerMedicareMedicaid

Joplin Gardens

2810 South Jackson Avenue · Joplin, MO

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

92 certified beds9.8 mi from Baxter Springs centerMedicareMedicaid

Westgate

3130 John Duffy Dr · Joplin, MO

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (individual)

120 certified beds6.2 mi from Baxter Springs centerMedicareMedicaid

Windridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

2530 North Elm Street · Miami, OK

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

100 certified beds13.3 mi from Baxter Springs centerMedicareMedicaid

Miami Nursing Center

1100 East Street Northeast · Miami, OK

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (individual)

82 certified beds15.9 mi from Baxter Springs centerMedicareMedicaid

Medicalodges Columbus

101 Lee Avenue · Columbus, KS

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

45 certified beds12.0 mi from Baxter Springs centerMedicareMedicaid

Nhc Healthcare, Joplin

2700 East 34th Street · Joplin, MO

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

124 certified beds11.9 mi from Baxter Springs centerMedicareMedicaid

Medicare ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.

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Nursing home care at a glance

Scope: homes inside Baxter Springs city limits. Nearby search results do not change this scope.

Medicare overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

Baxter Springs4.00
Kansas3.11
United States2.98

Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: Baxter Springs (1 facilities), Kansas (296 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equally

Nurse staffing time

hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better

Baxter Springs3 hr 47 min
Kansas4 hr 04 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · Baxter Springs: average of 1 home, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026

Nursing staff turnover

share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better

Baxter Springs43%
Kansas48%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · Baxter Springs: average of 1 home, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026
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Inspections and quality

Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.

How these comparisons work

Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.

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Nursing home information for Baxter Springs

Quaker Hill Manor is the only nursing home in Baxter Springs, Kansas in this directory, with 53 certified beds and a Medicare overall rating of 4 stars.

These figures come from the Medicare data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.

Costs and payment

Contact your shortlisted homes for a current quote and to discuss accepted payment options.

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What should I ask before choosing a home?

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Planning your search in Baxter Springs

Start with a location that makes visits manageable for family and friends. Review each home’s information, then contact your shortlist about the care you need, payment options and next steps.

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Questions about nursing homes in Baxter Springs

How many nursing homes are in Baxter Springs?

There is 1 Medicare-certified nursing home in Baxter Springs, with 53 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in Baxter Springs have the highest Medicare rating?

Quaker Hill Manor (4 stars).

What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in Baxter Springs?

4.0 out of 5 across 1 rated home, compared with 3.1 for Kansas as a whole.

Do nursing homes in Baxter Springs accept Medicaid?

1 of the 1 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in Kansas.

Are any nursing homes in Baxter Springs on Medicare’s Special Focus list?

No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.