Ford County, Kansas · Nursing home
Manor of the Plains
3 of 5 overall from CMS
200 Campus Drive, Dodge City, KS 67801
At a glance
- Overall rating 3 of 5 Below the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.56 hours Below the state average of 4.07
- Nursing staff who left in a year 51.9% Above the state average of 48.1%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 20 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 71.4% of 50 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.
Manor of the Plains is a 50-bed nursing home in Dodge City, Kansas (Ford County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.56 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
- 50
- Residents per day (average)
- 35.7
- Certified since
- 1994 (32 yrs)
Non profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America (13 homes)Continuing care retirement community
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 Manor of the Plains
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS counts 10 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Sep 11, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Kansas average is 9.5. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 51.9%, above the Kansas average of 48.1%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- About 71.4% 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 4 of 5 Kansas average 3.5
- Quality measures 4 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 3.56 h Kansas average 4.07
- Nurse aides 2.50 h Kansas average 2.70
- Licensed practical nurses 0.24 h Kansas average 0.65
- Registered nurses 0.82 h Kansas average 0.71
- All staff, weekends 3.27 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 turnover51.9%
- Kansas average48.1%
- Registered nurse turnover61.5%
- 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 | 25.3% | 17.9% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.6% | 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 | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 8.3% | 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 | 9.6% | 4.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.9% | 92.1% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 20.8% | 16.2% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.3% | 23.2% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 78.3% | 95.5% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.6% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.5% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.5% | 18.1% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.28 | 1.80 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.59 | 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 | 56.1% | 76.1% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 77.3% | 73.8% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 14.5% | 22.4% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 18.6% | 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 20 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 5 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Dec 16, 2021: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 | 10 | 2 |
| Sep 20, 2023 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 5 | 0 |
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 (20)
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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 (Oct 15, 2025)
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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 15, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 15, 2025)
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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.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 15, 2025)
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CPotential for 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 (Oct 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 26, 2023)
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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.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 26, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 26, 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 (Oct 26, 2023)
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CPotential for minimal harm, widespread
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 26, 2023)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 12, 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 (Jan 12, 2022)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 12, 2022)
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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 (Jan 12, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 12, 2022)
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
- Size155 of 296 by certified beds
- Kansas average residents per day50.5
- ChainPresbyterian Manors of Mid-America
- Chain average overall rating3.8 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Dodge City3
- Homes in Ford County6
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Manor of the Plains?
Manor of the Plains has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does Manor of the Plains have?
Manor of the Plains has 50 certified beds. It averages 35.7 residents per day, about 71.4% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Manor of the Plains?
The home reports 3.56 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.82 hours from registered nurses. The Kansas average is 4.07 hours and 0.71 hours from registered nurses.
Has Manor of the Plains been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Manor of the Plains 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
- 4 of 5 Trinity Manor 46beds 78.9%in use 3.69nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Kansas Soldiers Home 56beds 83.4%in use 6.58nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Sunporch of Dodge City 45beds 84.2%in use 3.42nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Ford 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 175306. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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