The Kansas Soldiers' Home (KSH) is located in Fort Dodge, Ford County, Kansas, about five miles east of Dodge City on Highway 400 (formerly Highway 154). Founded in 1865, Fort Dodge is the oldest permanent settlement in this part of Kansas. Originally established as a U.S. Army post to protect travelers on the Santa Fe Trail, it played a crucial role as a supply and rest station for traders and bison hunters. The fort covers 752 acres and is situated 152 miles from the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

Services Offered

A wide range of services are provided including:

• restorative care
• physical therapy
• occupational therapy
• laundry
• activities
• dietary services
• social services
• nursing
• psychological services

The Kansas Soldiers' Home includes:

• a library/museum
• a modern nursing home
• a recreation center
• resident/staff fitness room
• three domiciliary residence halls
• 30 domiciliary unit
• 30 long term care unit
• 26 bed special care unit for dementia
• 60 cottages

Kansas Soldiers’ Home Brochure

Contact Information

Robert Vinton, Superintendent
714 Sheridan-Unit 128
Fort Dodge, Kansas  67843
Phone: (620) 227-2121 ext. 27509
Fax: (620) 225-6331
Email: robert.vinton@ksh.state.ks.us

Ron Friess, Clinical Director
714 Sheridan-Unit 128
Fort Dodge, Kansas  67843
Phone: (620) 227-2121 ext. 27558
Fax: (620) 225-6331
Email: Ron.Friess@ksh.state.ks.us