Chase County, Kansas · Nursing home
Chase County Care and Rehab
3 of 5 overall from CMS
612 Walnut, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845
At a glance
- Overall rating 3 of 5 Below the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.73 hours Below the state average of 4.07
- Nursing staff who left in a year 50.0% Above the state average of 48.1%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 33 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 68.7% of 45 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Chase County Care and Rehab is a 45-bed nursing home in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas (Chase County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.73 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Kansas average of 4.07. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 45
- Residents per day (average)
- 30.9
- Certified since
- 1992 (34 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Mission Health Communities (29 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Chase County Care and Rehab
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Nursing staff turnover is 50.0%, above the Kansas average of 48.1%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 3.34 hours per resident on weekends against 3.73 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- About 68.7% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 3 of 5 Kansas average 3.1
- Health inspections 3 of 5 Kansas average 2.9
- Staffing 1 of 5 Kansas average 3.5
- Quality measures 5 of 5 Kansas average 3.2
The vertical line marks the Kansas average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.73 h Kansas average 4.07
- Nurse aides 2.46 h Kansas average 2.70
- Licensed practical nurses 0.68 h Kansas average 0.65
- Registered nurses 0.59 h Kansas average 0.71
- All staff, weekends 3.34 h Kansas average 3.60
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 8 hours. The vertical line marks the Kansas average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover50.0%
- Kansas average48.1%
- Registered nurse turnover60.0%
- Kansas average42.0%
- Administrators who left1
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Kansas and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 6.2% | 17.9% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.0% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 11.0% | 6.5% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.4% | 92.1% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 5.6% | 16.2% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.6% | 23.2% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 95.5% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.7% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.5% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 5.1% | 18.1% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.94 | 1.80 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.01 | 2.13 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 75.5% | 76.1% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 11.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 90.0% | 73.8% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | Too few residents or stays to report | 22.4% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | Too few residents or stays to report | 11.5% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 33 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 8 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 | 6 | 13 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 13 | 9 |
| May 25, 2022 | 14 | 12 |
Kansas homes averaged 9.5 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (33)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal 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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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CPotential for minimal harm, widespread
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 5, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal 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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal 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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2022)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2022)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2022)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2022)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2022)
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What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Kansas homes averaged 1.1 fines and $20,430 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Kansas
- Size172 of 296 by certified beds
- Kansas average residents per day50.5
- ChainMission Health Communities
- Chain average overall rating2.9 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Chase County1
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Chase County Care and Rehab?
Chase County Care and Rehab has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Chase County Care and Rehab have?
Chase County Care and Rehab has 45 certified beds. It averages 30.9 residents per day, about 68.7% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Chase County Care and Rehab?
The home reports 3.73 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.59 hours from registered nurses. The Kansas average is 4.07 hours and 0.71 hours from registered nurses.
Has Chase County Care and Rehab been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Chase County Care and Rehab accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 3 of 5 Emporia Presbyterian Manor 60beds 86.0%in use 4.42nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Flint Hills Care and Rehabilitation Center 50beds 92.2%in use 3.57nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Diversicare of Council Grove 60beds 75.3%in use 3.26nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Chase County
Who to call in Kansas
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Kansas.
- Long-term care ombudsman Kansas Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman 877-662-8362 (Toll-free. Topeka office 785-296-3017. Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home KDADS Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation Hotline (adult care home complaints) 800-842-0078 (Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, excluding holidays. Email KDADS.ComplaintHotline@ks.gov; fax 785-296-0256. Outside hotline hours KDADS directs callers to local law enforcement for abuse, neglect or exploitation complaints.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Kansas staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 175223. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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