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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Leavenworth, Kansas

Leavenworth, KS has 2 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $9,209/mo. That's above the Kansas state median by about 6%.

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Median monthly price, Leavenworth

$9,209/mo

Estimated range $8,035 – $10,431

● Leavenworth $9,209 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Leavenworth

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesLeavenworthKansasNational
25th percentile$8,035/mo$8,276/mo$8,951/mo
Median$9,209/mo$8,669/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$10,431/mo$9,422/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Leavenworth runs about $36 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,107
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,836
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$26,101

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Kansas City · Edwardsville · Shawnee · Lenexa · Olathe

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Leavenworth.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Leavenworth runs about $4,603 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Leavenworth has 2 such properties. The county aging agency at (913) 573-8531 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,836 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,347 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Leavenworth assisted living median of $6,347 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,836 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Leavenworth run about $9,209 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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2 nursing homes in Leavenworth

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In the last 365 days: 7 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Leavenworth, in Leavenworth County, has about 37,195 residents. About 4,880 of them (13%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $72,987.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Wyandotte-Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging(913) 573-8531wycokck.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Kansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Kansas State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services1-866-468-7887kdads.ks.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Leavenworth.

  • Home and Community Based Services for the Frail Elderly WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

  • Veterans options in Leavenworth

    1 VA Community Living Center or State Veterans Home nearby.

    VA Aid & Attendance overview →

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Are nursing homes in Leavenworth more expensive than the rest of Kansas?

Leavenworth's median nursing home cost is about 6% higher than the Kansas state median.

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Reading up first? Nursing Homes across Kansas → · Nursing Homes cost across Kansas → · Assisted Living vs Nursing Homes →

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Nursing Homes in Leavenworth: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers