# Kansas Advocates for Better Care

Join Kansas Advocates for Better Care in our mission to elevate the quality of long-term care for older Kansans. Discover resources, support, and advocacy initiatives for improved well-being at home and in residential care settings.

## Pages


- [Trivia Night with KABC](http://www.kabc.org/trivia-night)

- [Car Show Event](http://www.kabc.org/carshow): Learn about the history and mission of Kansas Advocates for Better Care (KABC), a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for quality long-term care for older Kansans.

- [Blog](http://www.kabc.org/blog): Stay updated with the latest news & advocacy efforts from Kansas Advocates for Better Care, a non-profit focused on improving long-term elderly care in Kansas.

- [About Us](http://www.kabc.org/about-us): Learn about the history and mission of Kansas Advocates for Better Care (KABC), a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for quality long-term care for older Kansans.

- [Consumer Information Reports](http://www.kabc.org/consumer-information-reports): Get detailed information about state licensed Assisted Living Facilities, Home Plus, Residential Health Care Facilities, and Boarding Care Homes in Kansas. Reports include facility details, inspection survey dates, deficiency citations, occupancy rates, and more.

- [Useful Links and Phone Numbers](http://www.kabc.org/useful-info): Find useful links & phone numbers for long-term elderly care resources in Kansas. Get info on Medicaid Expansion, nursing home deficiency, adult abuse reporting, & more.

- [Volunteer](http://www.kabc.org/volunteer): Get involved in long-term elderly care. Fill out the volunteer interest form and start making a positive impact!

- [Training & Resources](http://www.kabc.org/training-and-resources): Explore our Training and Resources hub for expertise in elder care. Empower your journey with support and empowerment through our resources and booklets. Transform elder care with informed decisions.

- [County Comparison Reports](http://www.kabc.org/county-comparison-reports): Get summary reports by county to compare information about all licensed care homes in any Kansas county. Order customized reports including facility name, address, recent inspection survey date, deficiencies cited, and more.

- [TheCareYouWant](http://www.kabc.org/TheCareYouWant)

- [Kansas Aging Resource Guides](http://www.kabc.org/aging-resource-guides): Resource guides for aging services in Kansas, based on 11 different regions in Kansas

- [Get Involved](http://www.kabc.org/get-involved): Join us in making a difference in our Kansas community by becoming a member, donating, or volunteering with Kansas Advocates for Better Care, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving long-term elderly care.

- [Home](http://www.kabc.org/): Kansas Advocates for Better Care | Non-profit organization advocating for quality long-term care for older adults in Kansas.

- [Events](http://www.kabc.org/events): Join us for a month of events in January 2024 dedicated to improving long-term elderly care. Check out our calendar for dates and details.

- [Publications Order Form](http://www.kabc.org/publications-order-form): Subscribe to our publications for free. Support long-term elderly care with a donation. Order by mail or contact (800) 525-1782 or info@kabc.org.

- [Legislative Advocacy](http://www.kabc.org/legislative-advocacy): Empower older adults & shape policies for better long-term care in Kansas. Explore our legislative efforts & recommendations for improving the lives of older Kansans through advocacy & policy.

- [Kansas Advocate News (Quarterly Newsletter)](http://www.kabc.org/kabc-newsletters): Stay informed about local penalties and inspection trends of Kansas nursing facilities, and receive updates on KABC's advocacy and training initiatives. Join us in cultivating a community committed to shaping the future of elder care.

- [Inside Kansas Nursing Homes: Through the Eyes of the Experts](http://www.kabc.org/inside-kansas-nursing-homes--through-the-eyes-of-the-experts): Explore our Training and Resources hub for expertise in elder care. Empower your journey with support and empowerment through our resources and booklets. Transform elder care with informed decisions.

- [No Country for Old People](http://www.kabc.org/NCFOP): Access the Douglas County Senior Resource Directory for vital support & verified contacts for seniors. Contact us to report inaccuracies or suggest additions.

- [Career](http://www.kabc.org/career): KABC is hiring for two part-time office assistant positions. 

- [Douglas County Senior Resource Directory](http://www.kabc.org/douglas-county-senior-resource-directory): Access the Douglas County Senior Resource Directory for vital support & verified contacts for seniors. Contact us to report inaccuracies or suggest additions.


## Blog Posts


- [Trivia Night Recap](http://www.kabc.org/trivia-night-recap)

- [KABC Testifies before the Kansas Silver Haired Legislature](http://www.kabc.org/kabc-testifies-before-the-kansas-silver-haired-legislature)

- [2026 Caregiver Training and Membership Meeting](http://www.kabc.org/2026-caregiver-training-and-membership-meeting)

- [Kansas Exits MFP Program](http://www.kabc.org/kansas-exits-mfp-program)

- [2026 Post Legislative Update](http://www.kabc.org/2026-post-legislative-update)

- [The Quiet Crisis](http://www.kabc.org/the-quiet-crisis)

- [Legislative Update](http://www.kabc.org/legislative-update)

- [Impact Report 2025](http://www.kabc.org/impact-report-2025)

- [Highlights from January KanCare Oversight Committee](http://www.kabc.org/highlights-from-january-bethell-committee)

- [Advocacy in Action (January 2026): Legislative Preview](http://www.kabc.org/advocacy-in-action-january-2026-legislative-preview)

- [Fixing a Fragmented System](http://www.kabc.org/fixing-a-fragmented-system)

- [Nursing Home Neglect and Kansas's Surveyor Shortage](http://www.kabc.org/nursing-home-neglect-and-kansas-s-surveyor-shortage)

- [PEAK Program in Kansas](http://www.kabc.org/peak-program)

- [KABC Testifies Before Bethell Committee](http://www.kabc.org/kabc-testifies-before-bethell-committee)

- [Legislative Update: Nursing Home Oversight in Kansas](http://www.kabc.org/legislative-update-nursing-home-oversight-in-kansas)

- [Clearwater Nursing Center Cited for Serious Deficiencies](http://www.kabc.org/clearwater-nursing-center-cited-for-serious-deficiencies)

- [KABC Hosts 2025 Caregiver Training](http://www.kabc.org/kabc-hosts-2025-caregiver-training)

- [Advocacy in Action (September 2025): KABC Testifies on FY26 Budgets](http://www.kabc.org/advocacy-in-action-september-2025-kabc-testifies-on-fy26-budgets)

- [Facility #2, 3, 4, and 5, Interview with Steve](http://www.kabc.org/facility-2-3-and-4-interview-with-steve)

- [Facility #1, Interview with Sabrina](http://www.kabc.org/facility-1-interview-with-sabrina)

- [Inside Kansas Nursing Homes: Through the Eyes of the Experts](http://www.kabc.org/inside-kansas-nursing-homes-through-the-eyes-of-the-experts)

- [Advocacy in Action (August 2025): Fire Safety Saves Lives](http://www.kabc.org/advocacy-in-action-august-2025-fire-safety-saves-lives)

- ["Revving Up Joy" Car Show Celebrates Classic Cars and Community Connection](http://www.kabc.org/revving-up-joy-car-show-celebrates-classic-cars-and-community-connection)

- [Advocacy in Action (June 2025): One Investigator, 70 cases, APS is Stretched Too Thin](http://www.kabc.org/advocacy-in-action-june-2025-one-investigator-70-cases-aps-is-stretched-too-thin): Advocacy in Action: 1 Investigator, 70 Cases, APS Thin

- [5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Long-Term Care Facility](http://www.kabc.org/5-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-long-term-care-facility)

- [Advocacy in Action (May 2025): Statewide Senior Resource Directory Secured in FY 2026 Budget!](http://www.kabc.org/advocacy-in-action-may-2025-statewide-senior-resource-directory-secured-in-fy-2026-budget)

- [Understanding the Special Focus Facility Program](http://www.kabc.org/understanding-the-special-focus-facility-sff-program)

- [Advocacy in Action (April 2025): Legislative Recap](http://www.kabc.org/advocacy-in-action-april-2025-legislative-recap)

- [Opinion Piece from Dave Ranney, KABC Board Member](http://www.kabc.org/opinion-piece-from-board-member)

- [Understanding Guardianship and Conservatorship in Kansas](http://www.kabc.org/understanding-guardianship-and-conservatorship-in-kansas)

- [Nursing Facilities with Zero Deficiencies](http://www.kabc.org/nursing-facilities-with-zero-deficiencies)

- [Advocacy in Action (March 2025): KABC Stands Against Medicaid Cuts](http://www.kabc.org/advocacy-in-action-march-2025-kabc-stands-against-medicaid-cuts)

- [Advocacy with KABC 101: Your Guide to Making an Impact](http://www.kabc.org/advocacy-with-kabc-101-your-guide-to-making-an-impact)

- [Advocacy in Action (February 2025): KABC Testifies Before House Social Services Budget Committee](http://www.kabc.org/advocacy-in-action-kabc-testifies-before-house-social-services-budget-committee-february-2025)

- [Advocacy in Action (January 2025): A Preview Into the Legislative Session](http://www.kabc.org/2025-kansas-legislature-a-year-of-change-challenge-and-opportunity)

- [What Happens When You Report to Adult Protective Services?](http://www.kabc.org/what-happens-when-you-report-to-adult-protective-services)

- [Bringing Joy to Older Adults During the Holidays](http://www.kabc.org/bringing-joy-to-older-adults-during-the-holidays)

- [CMS Issues Major Updates to Nursing Home Care Guidelines](http://www.kabc.org/cms-issues-major-updates-to-nursing-home-care-guidelines)

- [KABC Hosts First Caring for Older Kansans Panel Discussion](http://www.kabc.org/kabc-hosts-first-caring-for-older-kansans-panel-discussion)

- [Advocacy in Action (October 2024): Your Right to Vote](http://www.kabc.org/advocacy-in-action-2024-your-right-to-vote)

- [Advocacy in Action (September 2024): KABC Testifies at the Bob Bethell KanCare Oversight Committee](http://www.kabc.org/advocacy-in-action-september-2024-kabc-testifies-at-the-bob-bethell-kancare-oversight-committee)

- [Your Rights as a Nursing Facility Resident](http://www.kabc.org/your-rights-as-a-nursing-facility-resident)

- [Together Against Elder Abuse: KABC's 2024 Caregiver Training and Membership Meeting](http://www.kabc.org/together-against-elder-abuse-kabc-s-2024-caregiver-training-and-membership-meeting)

- [Advocacy in Action (August 2024): KABC Discusses "Problem Facilities" and the Urgent Need for Reform](http://www.kabc.org/advocacy-in-action-august-2024-kabc-discusses-problem-facilities-and-the-urgent-need-for-reform)

- [Kansas Struggles with Low-Care Nursing Home Residents, Ranking Among the Worst in the Nation](http://www.kabc.org/kansas-struggles-with-low-care-nursing-home-residents-ranking-among-the-worst-in-the-nation)

- [KanCare Oversight Testimony (August 2024)](http://www.kabc.org/kancare-oversight-testimony-august-2024)

- [What is a Home Plus Facility?](http://www.kabc.org/what-is-a-home-plus-facility)

- [What Are My Long-Term Care Housing Options?](http://www.kabc.org/what-are-my-long-term-care-housing-options)

- [KABC Speaks Out on Problematic Nursing Facilities in Kansas](http://www.kabc.org/kabc-speaks-out-on-problematic-nursing-facilities-in-kansas)

- [Advocacy in Action (July 2024): Problem Facilities](http://www.kabc.org/advocacy-in-action-july-2024-problem-facilities)

- [Advocacy in Action (June 2024): Recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day](http://www.kabc.org/advocacy-in-action-june-2024-recognizing-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day)

- [Navigating In-Home Service Options: Resources Beyond Private Pay in Kansas](http://www.kabc.org/navigating-in-home-service-options-resources-beyond-private-pay-in-kansas)

- [Questions to Ask When Touring a Long-Term Care Facility](http://www.kabc.org/questions-to-ask-when-touring-a-long-term-care-facility)

- [Advocacy in Action (May 2024): Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Rule](http://www.kabc.org/advocacy-in-action-may-2024-nursing-home-minimum-staffing-rule)

- [Comparing Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living: Understanding the Key Differences](http://www.kabc.org/comparing-nursing-facilities-and-assisted-living-understanding-the-key-differences)

- [Advocacy in Action (April 2024): The Abuse of Antipsychotic Medication](http://www.kabc.org/advocacy-in-action-april-2024-the-abuse-of-antipsychotic-medication)

- [The Women Who Launched Long-Term Care Advocacy in Kansas](http://www.kabc.org/the-women-who-launched-long-term-care-advocacy-in-kansas)

- [What is Memory Care?](http://www.kabc.org/what-is-memory-care)

- [Navigating Medicaid and Medicare Coverage for Long-Term Care Costs](http://www.kabc.org/navigating-medicaid-and-medicare-coverage-for-long-term-care-costs)

- [Advocacy in Action ~ January 2024](http://www.kabc.org/advocacy-in-action-january-2024)

- [KABC Budget Recommendations for FY 2023](http://www.kabc.org/kabc-budget-recommendations-for-fy-2023)

- [HB 2246 ~ Charlie’s Bill ~ Testimony](http://www.kabc.org/hb-2246-charlies-bill-testimony)

- [Advocacy in Action ~ April 2023](http://www.kabc.org/advocacy-in-action-april-2023)

- [KABC Testimony 8/2/23](http://www.kabc.org/kabc-testimony-8-2-23)

- [KanCare Oversight Testimony](http://www.kabc.org/kancare-oversight-testimony)

- [Nursing Facility Reimbursement Rate Methodology](http://www.kabc.org/nursing-facility-reimbursement-rate-methodology)

- [KABC Recommendations for FY 2024 KDADS Stakeholder Budget Hearing](http://www.kabc.org/kabc-recommendations-for-fy-2024-kdads-stakeholder-budget-hearing)