11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Baxter Springs, KS
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
8675 Se 72nd Terrace, Baxter Springs, KS
(620) 848-3797
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
53
Certified beds
Average residents
46
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Americare Senior Living
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2003-07-11
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.71
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.49
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.52
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.22
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
63%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
38%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.9 |
1.8
1.1 pts worse
|
1.9
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
2.2
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.7% |
91.8%
6.9 pts better
|
93.4%
5.3 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 | 5.1% |
4.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.4% |
5.6%
4.2 pts better
|
11.4%
10 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.1% |
5.0%
1.9 pts better
|
5.4%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 29.8% |
23.2%
6.6 pts worse
|
19.6%
10.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 23.0% |
19.8%
3.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
6.3 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 | 24.6% |
18.4%
6.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
8.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 14.6% |
18.8%
4.2 pts better
|
14.9%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.5% |
1.8%
1.7 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.5% |
3.1%
0.4 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.0% |
23.2%
1.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.6% |
4.6%
About the same
|
5.1%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.6% |
75.6%
14 pts better
|
81.7%
7.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.7% |
11.7%
About the same
|
12.0%
0.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 | 83.7% |
73.5%
10.2 pts better
|
79.7%
4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 45.7% |
23.0%
22.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
21.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Fire safety
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 2026-02-02
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-02-02
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-02-11
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-02-02
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2026-02-02
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 2026-02-02
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-01-16
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-01-22
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-02-02
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-18
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-03-18
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-03-18
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-03-18
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 2022-08-30
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 2022-08-30
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2022-08-30
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-08-30
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2022-08-30
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-08-30
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2022-08-30
Inspection history
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-16
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-01-16
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-01-16
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 2026-01-16
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-01-16
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-01-16
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-01-16
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2026-01-16
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-16
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2026-01-16
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2026-01-16
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2022-06-27
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 2022-06-27
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-06-27
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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