Winchester, KS

F W Huston Medical Center

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

408 Delaware Street, Winchester, KS

(913) 774-4340

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 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

38

Certified beds

Average residents

39

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1974-03-31

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Hospital-based

Yes

CMS reports the provider resides in a hospital

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.66

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.72 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.38

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.67 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.65

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.68

All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.04

RN + LPN hours · state 1.38 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.35

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.58 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.41

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.00

Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.83

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.65

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.08

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

67%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

63%

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 1.8
1.8
About the same
1.9
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 1.4 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.7
2.2
1.5 pts worse
1.8
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.7 · Observed 3.5 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.6%
91.8%
2.8 pts better
93.4%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.4% · Q2 92.1% · Q3 97.3% · Q4 94.7% · 4Q avg 94.6%
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 2.7%
4.4%
1.7 pts better
3.3%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 2.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.9%
5.6%
1.7 pts better
11.4%
7.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 6.1% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 3.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.9%
5.0%
1.1 pts better
5.4%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 9.4% · 4Q avg 3.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 18.1%
23.2%
5.1 pts better
19.6%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.2% · Q2 16.1% · Q3 19.4% · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 18.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 25.2%
19.8%
5.4 pts worse
16.7%
8.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.1% · Q2 27.6% · Q3 25.9% · Q4 24.0% · 4Q avg 25.2% · 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 12.1%
18.4%
6.3 pts better
16.3%
4.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.7% · Q2 22.0% · Q4 11.6% · 4Q avg 12.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.6%
18.8%
3.2 pts better
14.9%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.5% · Q2 22.6% · Q3 26.7% · Q4 6.7% · 4Q avg 15.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 3.6%
1.8%
1.8 pts worse
1.0%
2.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.4% · Q2 4.8% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.4%
3.1%
0.3 pts worse
1.7%
1.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.1% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 18.2%
23.2%
5 pts better
19.8%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.9% · Q2 20.8% · Q3 6.8% · Q4 21.8% · 4Q avg 18.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.8%
4.6%
0.2 pts worse
5.1%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 6.4% · Q3 9.5% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 4.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 62.5%
75.6%
13.1 pts worse
81.7%
19.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 62.5%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-12 · Fire 2025-08-12

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-10-18 · Fire 2023-10-18

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-03-03 · Fire 2022-03-03

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

17 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-10-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-10-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-10-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-10-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-10-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

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 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-10-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-18

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-12-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-18

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-12-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-18

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-12-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-18

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-12-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-18

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-12-28

L · Immediate jeopardy 2022-03-03

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 2022-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-03

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2022-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-03

E25 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

Corrected 2022-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-03

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2022-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-03

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2022-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-03

K131 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

Corrected 2022-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-03

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-03

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-03

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-03

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-03

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2022-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-03

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-03

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-03

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2022-04-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-03

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-03

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-03

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2022-04-13

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

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 2025-09-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

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 2025-09-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2025-09-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

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 2025-09-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-09-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-09-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

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 2025-09-26

C · Minimal harm 2025-08-12

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 2025-09-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-18

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 2023-11-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-18

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-18

F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2023-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-18

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 2023-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-18

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2023-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-18

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-18

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2023-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-18

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 2023-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-03

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 2022-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-03

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 2022-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-03

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2022-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-03

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2022-04-09

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