Topeka, KS

Countryside Health Center

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 9 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

440 Se Woodland Avenue, Topeka, KS

(785) 234-6147

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

97

Certified beds

Average residents

94

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1982-12-06

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.30

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.36

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.08

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

1.48

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

17%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

46%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.1%
91.8%
4.3 pts better
93.4%
2.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.2%
95.5%
5.3 pts worse
95.5%
5.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.7%
4.4%
2.7 pts better
3.3%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
5.6%
5.6 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.2%
5.0%
1.8 pts better
5.4%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 47.7%
23.2%
24.5 pts worse
19.6%
28.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 87.7%
19.8%
67.9 pts worse
16.7%
71 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 2.6%
18.4%
15.8 pts better
16.3%
13.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 4.3%
18.8%
14.5 pts better
14.9%
10.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.7%
1.8%
1.1 pts better
1.0%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3%
3.1%
2.8 pts better
1.7%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 7.7%
23.2%
15.5 pts better
19.8%
12.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.0%
4.6%
1.6 pts better
5.1%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 60.0%
75.6%
15.6 pts worse
81.7%
21.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-30 · Fire 2025-04-30

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-08-15 · Fire 2023-08-15

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

17 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (7 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-01-10 · Fire 2022-01-10

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2025-07-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-07-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-07-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2025-07-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-07-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-07-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

E22 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

E29 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

E7 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

E9 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

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 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

K700 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-10

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

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 2022-03-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-10

K346 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2022-03-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-10

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2022-03-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-10

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2022-03-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-10

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2022-03-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-10

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-03-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-10

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2022-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-10

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-10

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-10

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2022-03-16

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2025-06-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

F838 · Administration Deficiencies

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 2025-06-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

F851 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Corrected 2025-06-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Corrected 2025-06-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2025-06-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2025-06-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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 2023-09-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2023-09-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2023-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2023-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

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 2023-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-10

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2022-02-08

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