Sandstone Heights

Nestled in the quiet heart of Little River, Kansas, Sandstone Heights provides dedicated skilled nursing care for seniors who need focused medical support in a warm, community-centered environment. Located at 440 State Street, this nonprofit-operated community sits in Rice County, offering residents the tranquility of small-town Kansas life alongside access to quality healthcare resources in the surrounding region. Little River is a welcoming rural community where neighbors know each other by name—an atmosphere that carries directly into the culture at Sandstone Heights. The town's tree-lined streets and proximity to the Little Arkansas River give the area a peaceful, unhurried character that many seniors and their families find comforting. The broader Rice County region offers meaningful connections to nearby communities, with Lyons serving as the county seat just a short drive away, offering grocery shopping, dining, and additional services. For more comprehensive medical needs, Hutchinson Regional Medical Center—a full-service hospital in Hutchinson, roughly 30 miles southeast—provides a strong safety net for residents requiring specialist consultations or acute care. McPherson, to the northeast along US-56, offers additional dining options, pharmacies, and retail amenities that families visiting from out of town will appreciate. Sandstone Heights is operated by a nonprofit organization, reflecting a mission-driven approach to elder care that prioritizes resident dignity and well-being over profit. This commitment means resources are reinvested directly into staffing, programming, and the physical environment that residents call home. The skilled nursing team provides around-the-clock care, including post-acute rehabilitation, chronic disease management, and long-term care for those who require consistent clinical oversight. For families seeking skilled nursing care in central Kansas, Sandstone Heights offers the rare combination of clinical expertise and the genuine warmth of a small-town community. Whether a short-term stay following a hospital discharge or long-term residency, residents are cared for with the attention and respect they deserve.