D67

SANDSTONE HEIGHTS

Grade D 67/100 composite score

Non profit - Other

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
2/5
Staffing
5/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

36

Ownership

Non profit - Other

Total Fines

$89,981

Last Survey

N/A

440 STATE STREET, LITTLE RIVER, KS 67457
6208976266

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
1.25h
LPN
0.75h
CNA
3.36h
Total
5.36h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

RICE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 2

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jul 1989

100%

DECKER, JAMES

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2003

LOOK, TREY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2022

OLANDER, RANDALL

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2015

SCHLOSSER, TODD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2017

WHORTON, ALLEN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Feb 2025

Penalties & Fines (3)

$89,981total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Mar 13, 2025Fine$63,480
Mar 13, 2025Payment Denial
Jan 16, 2024Fine$26,501

Health Inspection Deficiencies (20)

March 13, 2025Health5 deficiencies1 severe
0625DMinimal harm, Isolated

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 2, 2025
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 2, 2025
0689GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 21, 2025
0812DMinimal harm, Isolated

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 2, 2025
0851FMinimal harm, Widespread

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 2, 2025
January 16, 2024Health1 deficiency1 severe
0602KImmediate jeopardy, Pattern

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 29, 2024
June 15, 2023Health9 deficiencies
0557DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 20, 2023
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 20, 2023
0660DMinimal harm, Isolated

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 20, 2023
0661DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 20, 2023
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 20, 2023
0727FMinimal harm, Widespread

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 20, 2023
0761EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 20, 2023
0880FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 20, 2023
0921FMinimal harm, Widespread

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 20, 2023
November 4, 2021Health5 deficiencies
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 10, 2021
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 10, 2021
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 10, 2021
0881EMinimal harm, Pattern

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 10, 2021
0882FMinimal harm, Widespread

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 10, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for SANDSTONE HEIGHTS?

SANDSTONE HEIGHTS in LITTLE RIVER, Kansas has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 66.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for SANDSTONE HEIGHTS?

SANDSTONE HEIGHTS has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does SANDSTONE HEIGHTS have?

SANDSTONE HEIGHTS has 20 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has SANDSTONE HEIGHTS been fined?

Yes. SANDSTONE HEIGHTS has $89,981 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 3 penalties.

How many beds does SANDSTONE HEIGHTS have?

SANDSTONE HEIGHTS has 36 certified beds with approximately 23 current residents (64% occupancy). The facility is located at 440 STATE STREET, LITTLE RIVER, Kansas 67457. It is a non profit - other facility.

Data Disclaimer

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