Cycle 1
Health 2024-11-20 · Fire 2024-11-20
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Electrical (1 deficiency)
Bucklin, KS
Hill Top House
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
505 W Elm, Bucklin, KS
(620) 826-3202
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
29
Certified beds
Average residents
23
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2008-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.05
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.27
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.15
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.28
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
54%
Annual nurse turnover
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 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.3 |
2.2
1.1 pts worse
|
1.8
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 80.7% |
91.8%
11.1 pts worse
|
93.4%
12.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 6.0% |
4.4%
1.6 pts worse
|
3.3%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.1% |
5.6%
0.5 pts better
|
11.4%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.4% |
5.0%
3.6 pts better
|
5.4%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.7% |
23.2%
4.5 pts better
|
19.6%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.4% |
19.8%
1.4 pts better
|
16.7%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 11.6% |
18.4%
6.8 pts better
|
16.3%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.8% |
18.8%
7 pts better
|
14.9%
3.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.7% |
1.8%
1.1 pts better
|
1.0%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.7% |
23.2%
1.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
4.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.4% |
4.6%
2.2 pts better
|
5.1%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 55.6% |
75.6%
20 pts worse
|
81.7%
26.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-02-15 · Fire 2023-02-15
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-08-02 · Fire 2021-08-02
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-01-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
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 2025-01-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
K901 · Electrical Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Corrected 2025-01-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2025-01-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2025-01-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-15
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-03-22
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
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 2025-01-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
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 2025-01-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-01-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
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 2025-01-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
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 2025-01-04
G · Actual harm
2023-02-15
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 2023-03-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-15
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 2023-03-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-02
F838 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2021-09-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-02
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2021-09-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-02
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 2021-09-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-02
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 2021-09-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-02
F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2021-09-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-02
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2021-09-09
C · Minimal harm
2021-08-02
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 2021-09-09
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Bucklin District Hospital
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Farmer, Fredrick
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Hokanson, Stephen
Corporate Director · Individual
Imel, Cynthia
Corporate Director · Individual
Kregar, Judith
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Scott, Melanie
Corporate Director · Individual
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