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Kansas Soldiers Home
200 Custer, Unit 98, Fort Dodge, KS 67801
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 5
Quality measure rating: 2
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Sept. 17, 2009
Ownership type: Government
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 56
Total current residents: 50
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 2
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $55489
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-14 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-14 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-06 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. |
| 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-06 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-06 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-06 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-06 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-16 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. |
| 2018-11-09 | 2018-12-07 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. |
| 2018-11-09 | 2018-12-07 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. |
| 2018-11-09 | 2018-12-07 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2018-11-09 | 2018-12-07 | F | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2018-11-09 | 2018-12-07 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2018-11-09 | 2018-12-07 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
| 2018-11-09 | 2018-12-07 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2018-11-09 | 2018-12-07 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2018-11-09 | 2018-12-07 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2018-11-09 | 2018-12-07 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2018-11-09 | 2018-12-07 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2018-11-09 | 2018-12-07 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-16 | 2022-01-28 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. |
| 2021-12-16 | 2022-01-28 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2021-12-16 | 2022-01-28 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-12-16 | 2022-01-28 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-05 | F | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. |
| 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-05 | F | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. |
| 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-05 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-05 | F | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-05 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
| 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-05 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. |
| 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. |
| 2020-02-25 | 2020-04-05 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-06-22 | 2021-06-22 | J | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2019-03-04 | 2019-04-03 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2019-03-04 | 2019-04-03 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| 2019-03-04 | 2019-04-03 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. |
| 2019-03-04 | 2019-04-03 | F | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2019-03-04 | 2019-04-03 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. |
| 2019-03-04 | 2019-04-03 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
| 2019-03-04 | 2019-04-03 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2019-03-04 | 2019-04-03 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2019-03-04 | 2019-04-03 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2019-03-04 | 2019-04-03 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-03-04 | 2019-04-03 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2019-03-04 | 2019-04-03 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2019-03-04 | 2019-04-03 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2019-08-14 | $22,094 |
| 2021-06-22 | $54,834 |
| 2021-06-28 | $650 |
| 2021-06-28 | $655 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2019-08-14 | 31 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Dodge City which is 4.7 miles away and has a population of 27,912 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $55,704, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 85
- Low Temperature: 36
- Average Temperature: 60.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 90 days of rain, 18 days of snow and 255 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.1 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.94 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 161.0, Moderate Days 18.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Walmart Supercenter
6.0 miles awayKelly's Corner Grocery
12.7 miles awayTransportation
Dodge City
4.6 miles awayNone Found
Banks
Fidelity State Bank
4.8 miles awayFirst National Bank of Spearville
12.7 miles awayFord County State Bank
12.7 miles awayGNBank
23.4 miles awayHospitals
Western Plains Medical Complex
5.7 miles awayMinneola District Hospital
20.5 miles awayHodgeman County Health Center
24.3 miles awayNone Found
None Found
Parks
Dodge City
4.6 miles awayWright Park
4.7 miles awaySouth Dodge
4.8 miles awaySaint Mary of the Plains Park
4.8 miles awayChilton Park
5.5 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Village Square Mall
5.5 miles awayNone Found
Restaurants
Golden House
4.7 miles awayBella Italia Ristorante
4.8 miles awayPizza Hut
4.8 miles awayApplebee's
4.9 miles awayMontana Mike's Steakhouse
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