Hill City, KS

Dawson Place

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 9 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

208 W Prout Street, Hill City, KS

(785) 421-3414

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

Certified beds

Average residents

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1976-07-06

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.61

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.72 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.32

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.67 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.54

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.47

All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

0.93

RN + LPN hours · state 1.38 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.11

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.58 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.54

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.00

Reported PT staffing

Adjusted RN hours

0.80

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.51

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.05

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

50%

Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	Not Available	10.72%	Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge to community	Not Available	50.57%	Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Medicare spending per beneficiary	Not Available	1.02	This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Drug regimen review with follow-up	Not Available	95.27%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Falls with major injury	Not Available	0.77%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge self-care score	Not Available	53.69%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge mobility score	Not Available	50.94%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	Not Available	2.29%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	Not Available	7.12%	Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	Not Available	8.2%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Staff flu vaccination coverage	Not Available	42%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge function score	Not Available	56.45%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Transfer of health information to provider	Not Available	95.95%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	Not Available	25.2%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.7	1.8 0.9 pts worse	1.9 0.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.7 · Observed 1.7 · Expected 1.2 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.3	2.2 0.1 pts worse	1.8 0.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.3 · Observed 1.8 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	86.8%	91.8% 5 pts worse	93.4% 6.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.8% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 87.1% · Q4 66.7% · 4Q avg 86.8%
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	8.5%	4.4% 4.1 pts worse	3.3% 5.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.9% · Q2 9.7% · Q3 12.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 8.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	1.8%	5.6% 3.8 pts better	11.4% 9.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	11.1%	5.0% 6.1 pts worse	5.4% 5.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · Q2 10.7% · Q3 11.1% · Q4 8.8% · 4Q avg 11.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	23.9%	23.2% 0.7 pts worse	19.6% 4.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.4% · Q2 25.0% · Q3 22.2% · Q4 26.5% · 4Q avg 23.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	6.1%	19.8% 13.7 pts better	16.7% 10.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 10.0% · 4Q avg 6.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.8%	0.0% 0.8 pts worse	0.1% 0.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	10.1%	18.4% 8.3 pts better	16.3% 6.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 12.3% · Q4 18.1% · 4Q avg 10.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	21.4%	18.8% 2.6 pts worse	14.9% 6.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.5% · Q2 33.3% · Q3 12.0% · Q4 21.2% · 4Q avg 21.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	3.9%	1.8% 2.1 pts worse	1.0% 2.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 4.7% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 3.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	3.1%	3.1% About the same	1.7% 1.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.2% · Q2 6.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 3.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	18.4%	23.2% 4.8 pts better	19.8% 1.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.1% · Q2 16.4% · Q3 13.3% · Q4 17.1% · 4Q avg 18.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	4.3%	4.6% 0.3 pts better	5.1% 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.0% · Q2 8.8% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 4.3% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-10-22 · Fire 2025-10-22

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-07-10 · Fire 2024-07-10

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (3 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-10-13 · Fire 2022-10-13

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (3 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-22

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-12-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-22

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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 2025-12-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-22

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-12-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-22

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-12-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-22

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-12-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-22

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-12-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-22

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-12-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-22

K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2025-12-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-08-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-08-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-08-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-08-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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 2024-08-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-08-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-08-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-08-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2022-12-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-12-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-12-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-12-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2022-12-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K901 · Electrical Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

Corrected 2022-12-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2022-12-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-12-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2022-12-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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 2022-12-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

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 2022-12-08

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-22

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2025-11-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-22

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 2025-11-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-22

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-11-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-22

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-11-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-22

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-11-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-22

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-11-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-22

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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 2025-11-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-22

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2025-11-21

C · Minimal harm 2025-10-22

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 2025-11-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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 2024-08-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

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 2024-08-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-08-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2024-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2024-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

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 2024-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-10

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-08-10

C · Minimal harm 2024-07-10

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2024-08-10

G · Actual harm 2022-10-13

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2022-11-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2022-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2022-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2022-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2022-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2022-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2022-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Corrected 2022-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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 2022-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2022-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2022-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13