Chanute, KS

Heritage Health Care Center

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $13,845 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1630 W 2nd Street, Chanute, KS

(620) 431-4151

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 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

60

Certified beds

Average residents

58

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Americare Senior Living

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1993-04-07

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

23 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 4 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

0.33

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.72 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.00

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.67 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.49

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.81

All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.32

RN + LPN hours · state 1.38 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.38

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.58 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.19

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.01

Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.35

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.06

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.28

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

70%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

41%

Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

9,630

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

Performance score

23.08

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9831

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 19.19% · Performance 24.32% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0.62

Baseline 6.48% · Performance 7.65% · Measure score 0.62 · Achievement 0.62 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

5.35

Baseline 38.64% · Performance 41.82% · Measure score 5.35 · Achievement 5.35 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

3.26

Baseline 4.13 hours · Performance 4.01 hours · Measure score 3.26 · Achievement 3.26 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 13.04%
10.72%
2.3 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 156 · Observed rate 14.1% · Lower 95% interval 10.35%
Discharge to community 59.79%
50.57%
9.2 pts better
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 169 · Observed rate 57.4% · Lower 95% interval 52.12%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.42
1.02
0.4 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 98.06%
95.27%
2.8 pts better
Numerator 101 · Denominator 103
Falls with major injury 0.97%
0.77%
0.2 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 103
Discharge self-care score 62.67%
53.69%
9 pts better
Numerator 47 · Denominator 75
Discharge mobility score 49.33%
50.94%
1.6 pts worse
Numerator 37 · Denominator 75
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 2.91%
2.29%
0.6 pts worse
Numerator 3 · Denominator 103 · Adjusted rate 3.5%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 7.65%
7.12%
0.5 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 105 · Observed rate 6.67% · Lower 95% interval 4.22%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 67
Staff flu vaccination coverage 89.29%
42%
47.3 pts better
Numerator 75 · Denominator 84
Discharge function score 64%
56.45%
7.5 pts better
Numerator 48 · Denominator 75
Transfer of health information to provider 100%
95.95%
4 pts better
Numerator 23 · Denominator 23
Transfer of health information to patient 100%
96.28%
3.7 pts better
Numerator 47 · Denominator 47
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 27.78%
25.2%
2.6 pts better
Numerator 15 · Denominator 54

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.2
1.8
0.4 pts worse
1.9
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.2 · Observed 2.7 · Expected 2.4 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 4.8
2.2
2.6 pts worse
1.8
3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.8 · Observed 5.4 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.4%
91.8%
7.6 pts better
93.4%
6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 97.7% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.4%
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 2.8%
4.4%
1.6 pts better
3.3%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 2.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.6%
5.6%
5 pts better
11.4%
10.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.2%
5.0%
4.2 pts worse
5.4%
3.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.6% · Q2 16.7% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 6.1% · 4Q avg 9.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 33.3%
23.2%
10.1 pts worse
19.6%
13.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 40.0% · Q2 36.6% · Q3 22.5% · Q4 34.3% · 4Q avg 33.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 22.9%
19.8%
3.1 pts worse
16.7%
6.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.8% · Q2 24.0% · Q3 14.3% · Q4 23.1% · 4Q avg 22.9% · 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 22.1%
18.4%
3.7 pts worse
16.3%
5.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 14.5% · 4Q avg 22.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 23.0%
18.8%
4.2 pts worse
14.9%
8.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.8% · Q2 26.3% · Q3 21.1% · Q4 29.4% · 4Q avg 23.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 3.0%
1.8%
1.2 pts worse
1.0%
2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 6.1%
3.1%
3 pts worse
1.7%
4.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 17.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 6.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 37.2%
23.2%
14 pts worse
19.8%
17.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 40.5% · Q2 25.6% · Q3 29.6% · Q4 52.3% · 4Q avg 37.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 11.2%
4.6%
6.6 pts worse
5.1%
6.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.2% · Q2 12.6% · Q3 7.6% · Q4 18.1% · 4Q avg 11.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.9%
75.6%
23.3 pts better
81.7%
17.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.3% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 98.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 16.0%
11.7%
4.3 pts worse
12.0%
4 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 16.0% · Observed 15.2% · Expected 10.6% · 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 75.0%
73.5%
1.5 pts better
79.7%
4.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 75.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 23.6%
23.0%
0.6 pts worse
23.9%
0.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 23.6% · Observed 20.7% · Expected 20.9% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-06 · Fire 2025-08-06

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-12-14 · Fire 2023-12-14

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-03-24 · Fire 2022-03-24

8 health deficiencies

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

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

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 2025-10-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-10-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-10-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-10-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

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 2025-10-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-10-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

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 2024-01-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-01-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

K346 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-01-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-01-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-01-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-24

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-05-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-24

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-05-25

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

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 2025-09-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2025-09-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-09-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

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 2025-09-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2025-09-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-09-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

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 2025-09-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-09-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-09-03

G · Actual harm 2023-12-14

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

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 2024-01-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

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 2024-01-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

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 2024-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

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 2024-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

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 2024-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

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 2024-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

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 2024-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

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 2024-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-24

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 2022-04-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-24

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2022-04-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-24

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 2022-04-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-24

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 2022-04-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-24

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2022-04-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-24

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-04-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-24

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 2022-04-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-24

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2022-04-22

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$13,845 2023-12-14

Fine

Fine · fine $13,845

Fine

Ownership

R H Montgomery Properties, Inc

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 15 facilities 2003-01-01
Montgomery, Anna

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 16 facilities 2013-01-01
Montgomery, Richard

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 16 facilities 1981-08-01
Americare Systems, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 23 facilities 2002-04-01
Crosson, Clay

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2002-04-02
Knapp, Mark

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2017-11-14
Schade, Kyle

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2021-03-01
Schade, Kyle

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2021-03-01

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