15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Atchison, KS
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $20,817 in total fines with 15 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1419 N 6th Street, Atchison, KS
(913) 367-1906
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
45
Certified beds
Average residents
47
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Ensign Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2013-03-04
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
329 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.43
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.72 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.06
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.67 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.13
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.62
All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.49
RN + LPN hours · state 1.38 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.12
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.58 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.40
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.08
Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.41
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.46
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.43
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
29%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
39%
Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.4% |
10.72%
1.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 32 · Observed rate 0% · Lower 95% interval 6.2% |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 16 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.78 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 92.86% |
95.27%
2.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 26 · Denominator 28 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 28 |
| Discharge self-care score | 45.45% |
53.69%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 22 |
| Discharge mobility score | 54.55% |
50.94%
3.6 pts better
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 22 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 3.57% |
2.29%
1.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 28 · Adjusted rate 4.29% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 16 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 68 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 35.05% |
42%
7 pts worse
|
Numerator 34 · Denominator 97 |
| Discharge function score | 63.64% |
56.45%
7.2 pts better
|
Numerator 14 · Denominator 22 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
1.8
0.2 pts worse
|
1.9
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.0 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.6 |
2.2
1.4 pts worse
|
1.8
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.6 · Observed 3.4 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.2% |
91.8%
1.4 pts better
|
93.4%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.4% · Q2 89.7% · Q3 94.1% · Q4 94.6% · 4Q avg 93.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 71.4% |
95.5%
24.1 pts worse
|
95.5%
24.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 71.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.1% |
4.4%
2.3 pts better
|
3.3%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 5.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 18.5% |
5.6%
12.9 pts worse
|
11.4%
7.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 8.8% · Q3 12.9% · Q4 50.0% · 4Q avg 18.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.0% |
5.0%
2 pts better
|
5.4%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.9% · Q2 5.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 37.5% |
23.2%
14.3 pts worse
|
19.6%
17.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 35.3% · Q2 37.8% · Q3 40.6% · Q4 36.4% · 4Q avg 37.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 21.9% |
19.8%
2.1 pts worse
|
16.7%
5.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 18.5% · Q3 16.7% · Q4 27.6% · 4Q avg 21.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 13.4% |
18.4%
5 pts better
|
16.3%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 29.1% · Q2 13.3% · Q3 12.5% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 13.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.9% |
18.8%
9.9 pts better
|
14.9%
6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.8% · Q2 8.3% · Q3 12.5% · Q4 6.1% · 4Q avg 8.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.8%
1.8 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
3.1%
3.1 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.1% |
23.2%
1.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.4% · Q2 28.3% · Q3 19.0% · Q4 27.0% · 4Q avg 25.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.1% |
4.6%
1.5 pts worse
|
5.1%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.0% · Q2 6.3% · Q3 3.4% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 6.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 54.0% |
75.6%
21.6 pts worse
|
81.7%
27.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 35.0% · Q3 67.6% · Q4 62.1% · 4Q avg 54.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 19.5% |
11.7%
7.8 pts worse
|
12.0%
7.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.5% · Observed 20.7% · Expected 11.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 8.2% |
2.2%
6 pts worse
|
1.6%
6.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 10.0% · 4Q avg 8.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 25.0% |
73.5%
48.5 pts worse
|
79.7%
54.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 25.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 12.3% |
23.0%
10.7 pts better
|
23.9%
11.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.3% · Observed 10.3% · Expected 20.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Administration (4 deficiencies)
17 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
16 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-06-13
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-06-13
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-06-13
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-06-13
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-06-13
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-06-13
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-06-13
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-06-13
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-06-13
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-06-13
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2023-01-10
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-01-10
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-01-10
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-01-10
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-01-10
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-01-10
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2023-01-10
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2023-01-10
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-01-10
Fire Safety
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Corrected 2023-01-10
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-01-10
Fire Safety
Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
Corrected 2023-01-10
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-01-10
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-01-10
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-01-10
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-01-10
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-01-10
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2021-08-20
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2021-08-20
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2021-08-20
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-08-20
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-08-20
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2021-08-20
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2021-08-20
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2021-08-20
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2021-08-20
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2021-08-20
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-08-20
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2021-08-20
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-08-20
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2021-08-20
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2021-08-20
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2021-08-20
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-16
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2022-12-16
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2022-12-16
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2022-12-16
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2022-12-16
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2022-12-16
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-12-16
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2022-12-16
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2022-12-16
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2022-12-16
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-12-16
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-12-16
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-12-16
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2022-12-16
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-12-16
Health
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2022-12-16
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-12-16
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-12-16
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2022-12-16
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2022-12-16
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-06-30
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2021-06-30
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $8,021
Fine
Fine · fine $3,764
Fine
Fine · fine $9,032
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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