Flint Hills Care and Rehabilitation Center

Flint Hills Care and Rehabilitation Center, located at 1620 Wheeler Street in Emporia, Kansas, provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in a community that takes its name from one of the most iconic natural landscapes in North America — the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie. The facility, managed by Recover-Care Healthcare, is positioned to serve residents who require focused clinical care following hospitalization, surgery, or the management of complex long-term medical conditions. Emporia's Wheeler Street neighborhood gives residents a residential feel while remaining well-connected to the city's core resources. Newman Regional Health, Emporia's full-service acute care hospital, is accessible within the city and provides a close referral and coordination partner for the clinical teams at Flint Hills Care. Families visiting loved ones will find Emporia to be a city that rewards exploration — Emporia State University anchors a lively academic community, Peter Pan Park offers beautiful green space along the Neosho River, and the 6th Avenue corridor is lined with restaurants, pharmacies, and everyday retail. For nature enthusiasts, the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is a short drive north near Strong City, offering breathtaking views of the native prairie that defines this corner of Kansas. Emporia's location at the junction of I-35 and US-50 makes it one of the most accessible mid-sized cities in Kansas for families traveling from Wichita, Topeka, Kansas City, or points south — an important consideration when choosing a skilled nursing facility for a loved one. Recover-Care Healthcare brings operational expertise to Flint Hills Care and Rehabilitation Center, supporting clinical staff with resources and systems designed to deliver consistent, high-quality skilled nursing and rehabilitative outcomes. Therapy programs, chronic disease management, wound care, and 24-hour nursing oversight are among the core services families can expect from the team at this community. For admissions inquiries or to schedule a visit, call (620) 342-3280.