Cycle 1
Health 2025-02-26 · Fire 2025-02-26
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fowler, KS
Fowler Residential Care
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $8,021 in total fines with 2 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
401 E 6th, Fowler, KS
(620) 646-5215
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
20
Certified beds
Average residents
17
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2012-05-07
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
No
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.72
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
2.91
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
5.00
All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
2.09
RN + LPN hours · state 1.38 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
4.21
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.58 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
1.63
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing
Adjusted RN hours
2.24
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
6.52
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.05
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
17%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
35%
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 · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | Not Available |
1.02
|
No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 6.25% |
8.2%
1.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 16 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 23.53% |
42%
18.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 17 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
91.8%
8.2 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 10.3% |
4.4%
5.9 pts worse
|
3.3%
7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 10.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.2% |
5.6%
0.6 pts worse
|
11.4%
5.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 6.2% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 3.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.9% |
23.2%
11.3 pts better
|
19.6%
7.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 11.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 26.5% |
19.8%
6.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
9.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 26.5% · 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 · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.9% |
18.4%
2.5 pts better
|
16.3%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 15.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 26.2% |
18.8%
7.4 pts worse
|
14.9%
11.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 26.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 4.3% |
1.8%
2.5 pts worse
|
1.0%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 4.3% · 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 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.4% |
23.2%
3.8 pts better
|
19.8%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 19.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 13.6% |
4.6%
9 pts worse
|
5.1%
8.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 13.6% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-05-10 · Fire 2023-05-10
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-08-30 · Fire 2021-08-30
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-26
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-26
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-05-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-10
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-06-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-30
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-10-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-30
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2021-10-27
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-26
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 2025-03-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-26
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-03-21
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-04-30
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 2024-05-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-10
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2023-05-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-10
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 2023-05-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-30
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 2021-10-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-30
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 2021-10-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-30
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 2021-10-08
C · Minimal harm
2021-08-30
F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2021-10-08
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$8,021
2024-04-30
Fine
Fine · fine $8,021
Fine
$0
2024-04-30
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-05-17 · 6 days
6 day denial
Ownership
Heinz, Fred
Corporate Officer · Individual
Knott, Cheryl
Corporate Officer · Individual
Milford, Kevin
Corporate Director · Individual
Weber, Michelle
Corporate Officer · Individual
Whitney, Barbara
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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