Garden City, KS

Garden Valley Retirement Village

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with $9,978 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1505 E Spruce Street, Garden City, KS

(620) 275-9651

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

62

Certified beds

Average residents

49

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Frontline Management

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1988-09-06

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

9 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

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.86

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.72 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.19

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.67 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.30

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.35

All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.05

RN + LPN hours · state 1.38 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.16

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.58 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.69

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.09

Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.93

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.62

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.27

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

42%

Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

6,932

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

31.29

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9864

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

6.51

Baseline 18.17% · Performance 18.42% · Measure score 6.51 · Achievement 6.51 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 6.22% · Performance 8.45% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

4.13

Baseline 52.00% · Performance 46.81% · Measure score 4.13 · Achievement 4.13 · Improvement 1.41

Adjusted total nurse staffing

1.88

Baseline 3.48 hours · Performance 3.61 hours · Measure score 1.88 · Achievement 1.88 · Improvement 0.09

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	10.84%	10.72% 0.1 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 134 · Observed rate 11.19% · Lower 95% interval 8.06%
Discharge to community	54.04%	50.57% 3.5 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 113 · Observed rate 46.9% · Lower 95% interval 44.12%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	0.9	1.02 0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up	100%	95.27% 4.7 pts better	Numerator 95 · Denominator 95
Falls with major injury	2.11%	0.77% 1.3 pts worse	Numerator 2 · Denominator 95
Discharge self-care score	40.28%	53.69% 13.4 pts worse	Numerator 29 · Denominator 72
Discharge mobility score	29.17%	50.94% 21.8 pts worse	Numerator 21 · Denominator 72
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	5.26%	2.29% 3 pts worse	Numerator 5 · Denominator 95 · Adjusted rate 4.59%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	8.44%	7.12% 1.3 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 85 · Observed rate 10.59% · Lower 95% interval 5.07%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	1.22%	8.2% 7 pts worse	Numerator 1 · Denominator 82
Staff flu vaccination coverage	33.64%	42% 8.4 pts worse	Numerator 36 · Denominator 107
Discharge function score	52.78%	56.45% 3.7 pts worse	Numerator 38 · Denominator 72
Transfer of health information to provider	90.48%	95.95% 5.5 pts worse	Numerator 19 · Denominator 21
Transfer of health information to patient	90%	96.28% 6.3 pts worse	Numerator 36 · Denominator 40
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	20.83%	25.2% 4.4 pts worse	Numerator 10 · Denominator 48

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.4	1.8 0.6 pts worse	1.9 0.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.4 · Observed 2.5 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	3.0	2.2 0.8 pts worse	1.8 1.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.0 · Observed 3.0 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	94.8%	91.8% 3 pts better	93.4% 1.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.5% · Q2 91.3% · Q3 93.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 94.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.0%	95.5% 2.5 pts better	95.5% 2.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	10.5%	4.4% 6.1 pts worse	3.3% 7.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.6% · Q2 13.0% · Q3 9.3% · Q4 5.1% · 4Q avg 10.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	1.9%	5.6% 3.7 pts better	11.4% 9.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	8.7%	5.0% 3.7 pts worse	5.4% 3.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 5.6% · Q3 13.9% · Q4 11.1% · 4Q avg 8.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	13.2%	23.2% 10 pts better	19.6% 6.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.9% · Q2 13.6% · Q3 12.5% · Q4 10.3% · 4Q avg 13.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	4.1%	19.8% 15.7 pts better	16.7% 12.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 3.2% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 4.1% · 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	35.8%	18.4% 17.4 pts worse	16.3% 19.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 35.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	28.9%	18.8% 10.1 pts worse	14.9% 14 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.4% · Q2 30.2% · Q3 29.7% · Q4 31.6% · 4Q avg 28.9% · 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	3.2%	3.1% 0.1 pts worse	1.7% 1.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 5.6% · 4Q avg 3.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	28.5%	23.2% 5.3 pts worse	19.8% 8.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 32.2% · Q2 22.7% · Q3 37.5% · Q4 20.1% · 4Q avg 28.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	5.5%	4.6% 0.9 pts worse	5.1% 0.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.8% · Q2 9.3% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 5.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	80.1%	75.6% 4.5 pts better	81.7% 1.6 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 78.9% · Q2 65.5% · Q3 78.8% · Q4 92.7% · 4Q avg 80.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	25.4%	11.7% 13.7 pts worse	12.0% 13.4 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 25.4% · Observed 24.3% · Expected 10.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	2.2% 2.2 pts better	1.6% 1.6 pts better	Short 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 short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	63.3%	73.5% 10.2 pts worse	79.7% 16.4 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 63.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	22.7%	23.0% 0.3 pts better	23.9% 1.2 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 22.7% · Observed 24.3% · Expected 25.6% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-06-12 · Fire 2025-06-12

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-06-29 · Fire 2023-06-29

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-08-19 · Fire 2021-08-19

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-12

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-07-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-07-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-12

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-07-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-12

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-07-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-12

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-07-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-12

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-07-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K131 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-02-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-02-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-02-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-02-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-02-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-02-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-19

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2021-10-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-19

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2021-10-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-19

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2021-10-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-19

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2021-10-07

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-12

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-12

F627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Corrected 2025-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-12

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2025-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-12

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 2025-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-12

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 2025-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-12

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-12

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 2025-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

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 2023-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

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 2023-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

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 2023-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2023-07-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-19

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2021-09-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-19

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 2021-09-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-19

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 2021-09-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-19

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2021-09-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-19

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2021-09-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-19

F810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected 2021-09-24

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$9,978 2023-06-29

Fine

Fine · fine $9,978

Fine

Ownership

Falk, Gregory

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 2 facilities 2009-07-19

Veluscek, Steven

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

45% 7 facilities 2009-07-19

Veluscek, Paul

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

5% 1 facilities 2009-07-19

Baker, Adam