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
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
RN hours / resident day
0.71
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.72 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.49
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.67 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.52
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.72
All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.20
RN + LPN hours · state 1.38 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.22
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.58 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.41
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
0.87
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.52
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.13
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
63%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
38%
Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
7,833
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
28.66
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9851
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
0
Baseline 22.73% · Performance 22.54% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
2.12
Baseline 7.38% · Performance 7.20% · Measure score 2.12 · Achievement 2.12 · Improvement 0.24
Total nurse turnover
5.25
Baseline 57.50% · Performance 42.22% · Measure score 5.25 · Achievement 5.25 · Improvement 4.18
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.09
Baseline 3.85 hours · Performance 4.24 hours · Measure score 4.09 · Achievement 4.09 · Improvement 1.53
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.96% |
10.72%
0.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 88 · Observed rate 7.95% · Lower 95% interval 6.45% |
| Discharge to community | 64.86% |
50.57%
14.3 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 61 · Observed rate 63.93% · Lower 95% interval 54.57% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.26 |
1.02
0.2 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 93.55% |
95.27%
1.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 58 · Denominator 62 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.61% |
0.77%
0.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 62 |
| Discharge self-care score | 48.65% |
53.69%
5 pts worse
|
Numerator 18 · Denominator 37 |
| Discharge mobility score | 35.14% |
50.94%
15.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 37 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 3.23% |
2.29%
0.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 62 · Adjusted rate 3.65% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.2% |
7.12%
0.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 60 · Observed rate 6.67% · Lower 95% interval 4.38% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 6.67% |
8.2%
1.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 60 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 74.58% |
42%
32.6 pts better
|
Numerator 44 · Denominator 59 |
| Discharge function score | 72.97% |
56.45%
16.5 pts better
|
Numerator 27 · Denominator 37 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 39 · Denominator 39 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 9.68% |
25.2%
15.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 31 |
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 · Adjusted 2.9 · Observed 3.1 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Adjusted 1.9 · Observed 1.9 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 97.4% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 97.6% · 4Q avg 98.7% |
| 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 | 5.1% |
4.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 5.3% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 4.9% · 4Q avg 5.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 5.3% · 4Q avg 1.4% |
| 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 · Q1 6.1% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 3.1% |
| 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 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 24.2% · Q3 33.3% · Q4 36.1% · 4Q avg 29.8% |
| 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 · Q1 18.2% · Q2 25.0% · Q3 25.0% · Q4 23.1% · 4Q avg 23.0% · 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 | 24.6% |
18.4%
6.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
8.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 24.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 5.7% · Q2 21.9% · Q3 11.4% · Q4 20.0% · 4Q avg 14.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 8.6% · Q2 2.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 3.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 19.2% · Q2 29.7% · Q3 23.2% · Q4 27.7% · 4Q avg 25.0% |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 4.4% · Q4 10.0% · 4Q avg 4.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 79.6% · Q2 88.9% · Q3 97.8% · Q4 92.5% · 4Q avg 89.6% |
| 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 · Adjusted 11.7% · Observed 11.9% · Expected 11.3% · 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 | 83.7% |
73.5%
10.2 pts better
|
79.7%
4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 83.7% |
| 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 · Adjusted 45.7% · Observed 44.1% · Expected 23.0% · Used in QM five-star |
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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