During the first quarter of 2026, Salem Home ranked as the third largest nursing facility in Marion County, sharing this position with another center, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It tied for the spot with Peabody Health and Rehab.
The latest figures indicate the facility offered 45 beds, which is one fewer than the county’s average during this period. The team assisted an average of 42.7 residents throughout the quarter.
Salem Home earned an overall 5-star rating from CMS, surpassing the statewide average of 3 reported for Kansas nursing facilities.
Bethesda Home led as Marion County’s largest during the period, with an available 57 beds, while Parkside Homes placed second at 50 beds.
Salem Home recorded no fines or penalties in the first quarter of 2026.
Overall, there were three non-profit nursing homes operating in Marion County, Kansas.
Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau highlight sustained growth among the nation’s older adult population, while numbers for younger groups decrease. Between 2020 and 2024, Americans age 65 and older grew by 13%, while those under 18 fell by 1.7%. The U.S. has seen its older adult population expand sharply in the past 100 years, rising from 4.9 million in 1920 to exceeding 61 million by 2024.
Findings from a 2021 study indicate close to half of this group – about 28 million people – could require long-term services and supports. Over one-third may ultimately need the kind of care provided in nursing homes.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director for the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an education group for insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethesda Home | 5 |
| 2 | Parkside Homes | 1 |
| 3 | Peabody Health and Rehab | 4 |
| 3 | Salem Home | 5 |
| 5 | St. Luke Living Center | 4 |
Information for this article was sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Find the original data here.
