Prairie Village, KS
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 21,556 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
This city is located just outside the heart of Kansas City.
Cultural Attractions
The Prairie Village Arts Council sponsors exhibits for artists each month in the R.G. Endres Gallery.
Recreation
The city has 11 parks, complete with picnic areas, tennis courts, and walking trails.
Historical
In 1949, Prairie Village was named the best-planned community in the United States by the National Association of Home Builders.
Economy
The Layne Christensen Co. and Seaboard Corp. have world headquarters in the area.
| Air quality [details] | 106 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 97.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 2,217 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 0 / 42 / 51 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 3 / 3 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Mission Medical Center | Shawnee Mission , KS | No |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Kansas City , MO | No |
| Research Medical Center | Kansas City , MO | No |
| St. Luke's Hospital | Kansas City , MO | Yes |
| Overland Park Regional Medical Center | Overland Park , KS | No |
| Menorah Medical Center | Overland Park , KS | No |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | Kansas City , MO | No |
| Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics | Kansas City , MO | Yes |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City , KS | Yes |
| Providence Medical Center | Kansas City , KS | No |
| North Kansas City Hospital | North Kansas City , MO | No |
| Olathe Medical Center | Olathe , KS | No |
| Lee's Summit Medical Center | Lee's Summit , MO | No |
| Centerpoint Medical Center | Independence , MO | No |
| Saint Luke's Northland Hospital | Kansas City , MO | No |
| St. Mary's Medical Center | Blue Springs , MO | No |
| Liberty Hospital | Liberty , MO | No |
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital | Lawrence , KS | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Gardens Of Prairie Village | Prairie Village, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Claridge Court | Prairie Village, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Overland Park Nursing & Rehab Center INC | Overland Park, KS | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Forum At Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Manorcare Health Services - Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Armour Oaks Senior Living Community | Kansas City, MO | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Carondelet Manor | Kansas City, MO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Hope Care Center | Kansas City, MO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Kingswood | Kansas City, MO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Indian Creek Healthcare Center | Overland Park, KS | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Specialty Hospital Of Mid-America Snf | Overland Park, KS | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Bridgewood Health Care Center | Kansas City, MO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Highland Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Kansas City, MO | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Holmesdale Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Kansas City, MO | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Sharon Lane Health Services | Shawnee, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Trinity Nursing & Rehab Ctr | Merriam, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Deaconess Specialty Care Center | Kansas City, MO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Garden Terrace Of Overland Par | Overland Park, KS | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Bishop Spencer Place, Inc, The | Kansas City, MO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Clara Manor Nursing Home | Kansas City, MO | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Plaza Manor | Kansas City, MO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Summit, The | Kansas City, MO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Shawnee Gardens Healthcare & Rehab Ctr | Shawnee, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Sweet Life Of Rosehill | Shawnee, KS | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Senior Estates | Kansas City, MO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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