6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Cottonwood Falls, KS
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 13 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
612 Walnut, Cottonwood Falls, KS
(620) 273-6360
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
45
Certified beds
Average residents
33
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Mission Health Communities
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1992-06-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
40 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 3 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
0.64
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.72 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.66
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.67 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.70
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.00
All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.30
RN + LPN hours · state 1.38 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.62
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.58 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.35
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.01
Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.59
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.71
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.48
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
60%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
63%
Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
13,159
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
7.87
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9807
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
0
Baseline 72.50% · Performance 74.42% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.57
Baseline 4.04 hours · Performance 3.53 hours · Measure score 1.57 · Achievement 1.57 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.33% |
10.72%
0.6 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 28 · Observed rate 14.29% · Lower 95% interval 6.84% |
| 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 | 1.42 |
1.02
0.4 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 91.3% |
95.27%
4 pts worse
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 23 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 23 |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 23 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 24 · 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 41 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 43.82% |
42%
1.8 pts better
|
Numerator 39 · Denominator 89 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.8
0.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.5 · Observed 2.0 · Expected 2.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.1 |
2.2
0.9 pts worse
|
1.8
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.1 · Observed 3.5 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.4% |
91.8%
6.6 pts better
|
93.4%
5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.4% · Q2 97.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 98.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.8% |
4.4%
3.6 pts better
|
3.3%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 8.9% |
5.6%
3.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 9.1% · Q3 9.1% · Q4 13.3% · 4Q avg 8.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.9% |
5.0%
3.1 pts better
|
5.4%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 25.0% |
23.2%
1.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
5.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 32.0% · Q2 27.6% · Q3 20.7% · Q4 20.0% · 4Q avg 25.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 9.9% |
19.8%
9.9 pts better
|
16.7%
6.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 13.0% · Q3 8.7% · 4Q avg 9.9% · 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 | 7.1% |
18.4%
11.3 pts better
|
16.3%
9.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 5.0% · 4Q avg 7.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 5.8% |
18.8%
13 pts better
|
14.9%
9.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 7.4% · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 5.8% · 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 | 19.0% |
23.2%
4.2 pts better
|
19.8%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.5% · Q2 14.2% · Q3 17.9% · Q4 22.2% · 4Q avg 19.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.6% |
4.6%
3 pts better
|
5.1%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.5% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 84.6% |
75.6%
9 pts better
|
81.7%
2.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 76.9% · Q2 81.0% · 4Q avg 84.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 14.7% |
11.7%
3 pts worse
|
12.0%
2.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 14.7% · Observed 16.7% · Expected 12.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 7.1% |
2.2%
4.9 pts worse
|
1.6%
5.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 7.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 90.0% |
73.5%
16.5 pts better
|
79.7%
10.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 90.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 14.6% |
23.0%
8.4 pts better
|
23.9%
9.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 14.6% · Observed 16.7% · Expected 27.3% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
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 2026-01-05
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-01-05
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2026-01-05
Fire Safety
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2026-01-05
Fire Safety
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Corrected 2026-01-05
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2026-01-05
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-01-05
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-01-05
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-01-05
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-01-05
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-01-05
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-01-05
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2026-01-05
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-03-11
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-03-11
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-03-11
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-03-11
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-03-11
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-03-11
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-03-11
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-11
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-03-11
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 2022-04-01
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2022-04-01
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2022-04-01
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-04-01
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2022-04-01
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-04-01
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-04-01
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-04-01
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-04-01
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-04-01
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2022-04-01
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2022-04-01
Inspection history
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-10-10
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-10-10
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 2025-10-10
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-10-10
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-10-10
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-10-10
Health
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected 2024-07-05
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-03-12
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 2024-03-12
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-09-22
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-22
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-09-22
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2022-07-01
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-07-01
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2022-07-01
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 2022-07-01
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-07-01
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2022-07-01
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2022-07-01
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-07-01
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-07-01
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2022-07-01
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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