Kansas Soldiers' Home

The Kansas Soldiers' Home at Fort Dodge, Kansas is located approximately 5 miles east of Dodge City, Kansas, on Highway 400 (formerly 154). Fort Dodge dates back to 1865 when it was ordered to be built as a supply post for people and wagon trains traveling the Santa Fe Trail. Fort Dodge was strategically located to the wet and dry routes of the Santa Fe Trail.
 

 

KSH Eisenhower Hall
KSH -Community Based Outpatient Clinic

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

One of several VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Kansas is on grounds at the Kansas Soldiers' Home.

The Kansas Soldiers' Home now 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
KSH Sutlers Store

Contact Information

David Smith, Superintendent
714 Sheridan-Unit 128
Fort Dodge, Kansas 67843
Phone: (620) 227-2121 ext. 112
Fax: (620) 225-6331

 
 

 
 
Custer House



Ron Friess, Clinical Director
714 Sheridan-Unit 128
Fort Dodge, Kansas 67843
Phone: (620) 227-2121 ext. 146
Fax: (620) 225-6331
Email: Ron.Friess@ksh.state.ks.us