Downs Care And Rehabilitation sits in Downs, Kansas, and has served the community since 2012 with a focus on care that meets a wide range of health needs for seniors and adults. The facility is part of Mission Health and follows strong CARES values, holding awards for care quality, and keeps industry standards in mind while offering different types of health services. Folks here can find skilled nursing, long-term care, short-stay and transitional programs, palliative and comfort care, and respite care, so it's set up for both brief recovery and longer stays. People who come here can get help with bathing, transferring, medication management, dressing, daily care, and skilled medical support, and there's rehabilitation for needs like orthopedic care, cardiac management, wound care, pulmonary care, sepsis care, and more. The team has specialists in nursing and medicine, and they help with IV therapy, therapy after strokes, respiratory care, and things like PEG tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, and wound vacs, plus regular therapies such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy for recovery and health improvement.
The place itself isn't fancy or new, but it feels like a warm and welcoming home with private and semi-private rooms, a dining area, a barber and hair salon, and outdoor walking paths and gardens. Social and recreational activities are common, including movie nights, crafts, community events, and even options for residents to run their own activities. There's Wi-Fi, laundry, and housekeeping, and the setting supports both independent and assisted living for those who need a little more help. Downs Care And Rehabilitation offers specialized programs for Alzheimer's and dementia care, and they also have therapy services for complex needs, including cardiac and pulmonary rehab, and advanced wound care. Safety features include an emergency alert system and a 24-hour call system, so help is always nearby if needed. Financial aid is available through Medicare and Medicaid, with seven licensed certified beds noted as available in June 2025. The community puts care ahead of everything, aiming to provide personalized and compassionate service that respects each person's dignity and supports both health and social well-being, and it's run as a privately held charitable organization with a dedicated staff of healthcare professionals. Downs Care And Rehabilitation's connection to Golden LivingCenters means there's an extra focus on recovery care and wellness, and their range of medical, personal, and social services sets them apart in their ability to support older adults and those needing skilled nursing in different stages of health.
