Great Bend, KS
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 14,585 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
The city enjoys a typical prairie climate, featuring hot summers and cold winters.
Geography
This city is located in central Kansas.
Cultural Attractions
The respected Shafer Art Gallery has a rotation of art and artists throughout the year.
Recreation
Cheyenne Bottoms, the largest marsh in the interior of the United States, is home to over 100 species of birds, 63 of which are permanent residents.
Economy
Great Bend has a diverse economy, with businesses representing industries from oil to agriculture.
| Air quality [details] | 77 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | N/A |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 57 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 1 / 2 / 8 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Hays Medical Center | Hays , KS | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Village | Great Bend, KS | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Great Bend Health & Rehab Center | Great Bend, KS | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Woodhaven Care Center | Ellinwood, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Larned Healthcare Center | Larned, KS | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| St Joseph Memorial Hosp Ltcu | Larned, KS | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Leisure Homestead At St John | Saint John, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Leisure Homestead At Stafford | Stafford, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Rush County Memorial Hospital Ltcu | La Crosse, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Rush County Nursing Home | La Crosse, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Good Samaritan Society - Lyons | Lyons, KS | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Sterling Presbyterian Manor | Sterling, KS | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Golden Livingcenter - Wilson | Wilson, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Russell Regional Hospital Ltcu | Russell, KS | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Wheatland Nursing & Rehab Cent | Russell, KS | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| St John'S Of Victoria | Victoria, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Good Samaritan Society - Ellsworth Village | Ellsworth, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Sandstone Heights | Little River, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Medicalodges Kinsley | Kinsley, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Good Samaritan Society - Hays | Hays, KS | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| St John'S Of Hays | Hays, KS | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Lakewood Senior Living Of Pratt | Pratt, KS | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Pratt Rehabilitation And Residence Center | Pratt, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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