Lawrence Presbyterian Manor Earns Top Nursing Home Ranking
U.S. News & World Report named the Lawrence facility one of the nation's best nursing homes for the fourth consecutive year.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Nursing Jobs
U.S. News & World Report named Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, located at 1429 Kasold Drive, to its 2027 "Best Nursing Homes" list for the fourth consecutive year. The list also recognized four other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America facilities.
Why it matters
The ranking is based on an evaluation of staffing, quality of care, and health and safety inspections across more than 14,000 nursing homes, giving families a comparative benchmark when choosing long-term care. Recognition for the Lawrence facility, which scored high in staffing and health outcomes, reflects consistent performance over several years.
U.S. News & World Report recognized less than 18% of the more than 14,000 nursing homes it evaluated, and Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, with 40 beds, has made the list for four consecutive years. The source does not detail the facility's individual numeric scores.
The players
U.S. News & World Report
A U.S. publication widely known for its annual rankings of hospitals, colleges, and nursing homes, which it compiles using data on staffing, quality of care, and inspection records.
Lawrence Presbyterian Manor
A Lawrence, Kansas long-term care facility operating since 1976 that provides independent and assisted living, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation services.
The details
Lawrence Presbyterian Manor has served Douglas County since 1976 and offers independent and assisted living, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation. U.S. News also recognized Aberdeen Village in Olathe, Wichita Presbyterian Manor, Aberdeen Heights in Kirkwood, Missouri, and Rolla Presbyterian Manor in Missouri.
Timeline
1976: Lawrence Presbyterian Manor began serving Douglas County.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026: U.S. News & World Report published its 2027 "Best Nursing Homes" list.
Industry Context
The U.S. News Best Nursing Homes ranking, which draws on staffing, quality of care, and health and safety inspection data, is the reference point for judging facilities like Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. Continued inclusion for four straight years places the facility among the less than 18% of evaluated homes recognized.
Families in Douglas County seeking long-term, assisted living, or short-term rehabilitation care can use this ranking as one factor when comparing local facilities. The recognition is based on staffing and inspection data that prospective residents and their families can weigh directly.
The takeaway
Staffing levels and inspection records are measurable indicators that families can compare across facilities when evaluating nursing home quality. Reviewing these factors directly can help match a loved one's care needs with an appropriate provider.
Further reading
Explore more nursing job openings in the Lawrence area for related opportunities in long-term care.
Source note: This article includes information reported by LJWorld.
