Leavenworth County, Kansas · Nursing home
Easton Health Care Center
1 of 5 overall from CMS
515 Dawson, Easton, KS 66020
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 2.63 hours Below the state average of 4.07
- Nursing staff who left in a year Not reported
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 40 3 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $22,431 2 fines
- Certified beds in use 80.9% 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.
Easton Health Care Center is a 45-bed nursing home in Easton, Kansas (Leavenworth County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 2.63 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Kansas average of 4.07. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $22,431 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 45
- Residents per day (average)
- 36.4
- Certified since
- 1997 (29 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
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 Easton Health Care Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 2 fines totaling $22,431 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 2.36 hours per resident on weekends against 2.63 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.67 hours per resident per day; the Kansas average is 0.71. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Kansas average 3.1
- Health inspections 2 of 5 Kansas average 2.9
- Staffing 1 of 5 Kansas average 3.5
- Quality measures 3 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 2.63 h Kansas average 4.07
- Nurse aides 1.83 h Kansas average 2.70
- Licensed practical nurses 0.14 h Kansas average 0.65
- Registered nurses 0.67 h Kansas average 0.71
- All staff, weekends 2.36 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 turnoverNot reported
- Kansas average48.1%
- Registered nurse turnoverNot reported
- Kansas average42.0%
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 | 25.5% | 17.9% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.1% | 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 | 8.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 73.6% | 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 | 1.5% | 4.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 31.1% | 92.1% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 25.6% | 16.2% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.5% | 23.2% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.1% | 95.5% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.0% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.4% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 44.2% | 18.1% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.64 | 1.80 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.75 | 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 | 14.9% | 76.1% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Too few residents or stays to report | 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 40 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 2 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 23 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jan 13, 2026: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | 7 | 7 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 16 | 4 |
| Sep 7, 2022 | 17 | 8 |
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 (40)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2026)
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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 (Feb 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2026)
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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 (Feb 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2026)
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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 (Feb 13, 2026)
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GActual 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 (Aug 9, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 27, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 27, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 27, 2024)
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JImmediate jeopardy, 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 · Past Non-Compliance (Apr 26, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 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.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 2024)
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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.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 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 (Apr 7, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 2024)
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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 (Apr 7, 2024)
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CPotential for minimal harm, widespread
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal 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.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 8, 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 (Jan 8, 2024)
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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
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2024 | Fine | $9,214 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Payment Denial | 52 days |
| May 1, 2024 | Fine | $13,217 |
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
- Size202 of 296 by certified beds
- Kansas average residents per day50.5
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Leavenworth County5
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Easton Health Care Center?
Easton Health Care Center has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Easton Health Care Center have?
Easton Health Care Center has 45 certified beds. It averages 36.4 residents per day, about 80.9% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Easton Health Care Center?
The home reports 2.63 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.67 hours from registered nurses. The Kansas average is 4.07 hours and 0.71 hours from registered nurses.
Has Easton Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $22,431 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.
Does Easton Health Care Center 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
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Leavenworth 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 175411. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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