Cycle 1
Health 2025-02-06 · Fire 2025-02-06
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Independence, KS
Montgomery Place Nursing Center
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
614 S 8th Street, Independence, KS
(620) 331-2577
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 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
43
Certified beds
Average residents
38
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Americare Senior Living
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2008-10-08
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.67
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.45
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.62
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.33
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
38%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
42%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
1.8
0.2 pts worse
|
1.9
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
2.2
0.7 pts better
|
1.8
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.3% |
91.8%
7.5 pts better
|
93.4%
5.9 pts better
|
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 | 3.5% |
4.4%
0.9 pts better
|
3.3%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.3% |
5.6%
1.3 pts better
|
11.4%
7.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.0% |
5.0%
1 pts better
|
5.4%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.1% |
23.2%
6.1 pts better
|
19.6%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 33.8% |
19.8%
14 pts worse
|
16.7%
17.1 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 | 2.1% |
18.4%
16.3 pts better
|
16.3%
14.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.9% |
18.8%
0.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.2% |
1.8%
0.4 pts worse
|
1.0%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 7.2% |
3.1%
4.1 pts worse
|
1.7%
5.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 20.4% |
23.2%
2.8 pts better
|
19.8%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.3% |
4.6%
4.7 pts worse
|
5.1%
4.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.2% |
75.6%
16.6 pts better
|
81.7%
10.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
73.5%
26.5 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-03-08 · Fire 2023-03-08
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-11-30 · Fire 2021-11-30
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (6 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-03-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-03-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-03-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-03-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-03-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-03-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-08
E7 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2023-05-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-08
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 2023-05-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-08
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-05-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-08
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-05-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-08
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-05-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-08
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-05-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-08
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 2023-05-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-30
E13 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2021-12-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-30
E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2021-12-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-30
E18 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2021-12-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-30
E23 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2021-12-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-30
E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2021-12-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-30
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2021-12-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-30
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-12-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-30
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2021-12-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-30
K500 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2021-12-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-30
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2021-12-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-30
K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2021-12-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-30
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2021-12-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-30
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2021-12-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-30
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2021-12-30
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2025-03-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
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 2025-03-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
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 2025-03-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2025-03-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
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 2025-03-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-03-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
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 2025-03-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-08
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 2023-03-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-08
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-08
F909 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected 2023-03-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-08
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 2023-03-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-08
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 2023-03-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-08
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 2023-03-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-08
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-03-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-08
F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2023-03-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-08
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-03-17
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Hwj LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Ford, Julianna
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Montgomery, Henley
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Montgomery, William
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Americare Systems, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Hammond, Robert
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Schade, Kyle
Corporate Officer · Individual
Schade, Kyle
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
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