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Marion County, Kansas · Nursing home

Access Mental Health

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500 Peabody, Peabody, KS 66866

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At a glance

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Access Mental Health is a 45-bed nursing home in Peabody, Kansas (Marion County). CMS has not published an overall star rating for it as of Sep 2026. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $114,739 in the past three years.

Certified beds
45
Residents per day (average)
43.9
Certified since
1982 (44 yrs)

For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in MedicaidCMS Special Focus: SFF

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.

These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.

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 Access Mental Health

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists this home in its Special Focus Facility program. What is the improvement plan, and what has changed so far?Special Focus status in CMS data
  2. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $114,739 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  3. About 97.6% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Is there a waiting list, and how long is it?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data

More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.

CMS star ratings

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.

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.

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

MeasureThis homeKansasU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 4.8% 17.9% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.8% 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 17.1% 6.5% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.6% 0.0% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.8% 4.3% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.2% 92.1% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 31.3% 16.2% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 31.0% 23.2% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.0% 95.5% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 0.0% 4.4% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 7.1% 22.6% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Too few residents or stays to report 18.1% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.88 1.80 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.53 2.13 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeKansasU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.5% 76.1% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Too few residents or stays to report 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 45 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 8 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 2 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 38 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Dec 10, 2025: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Jun 3, 202625
Dec 10, 2025267
Jun 23, 2025178

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 (45)

  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2026)

  2. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2026)

  3. JImmediate jeopardy, isolated

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Past Non-Compliance (Nov 5, 2025)

  4. 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.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 23, 2026)

  5. 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 (Jan 23, 2026)

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  1. 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.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 23, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 23, 2026)

  3. 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 (Jan 23, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 23, 2026)

  5. 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 (Jul 25, 2025)

  6. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 25, 2025)

  7. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2025)

  8. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 25, 2025)

  9. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 25, 2025)

  10. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 25, 2025)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 25, 2025)

  12. 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 (Jul 25, 2025)

  13. 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 (Jul 25, 2025)

  14. GActual harm, isolated

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 12, 2025)

  15. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 12, 2025)

  16. 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 (Feb 12, 2025)

  17. 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 (Feb 12, 2025)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 12, 2025)

  19. 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 (Feb 12, 2025)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 12, 2025)

  21. 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 (Feb 12, 2025)

  22. 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.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 12, 2025)

  23. 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 (Feb 12, 2025)

  24. 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.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 12, 2025)

  25. 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 (Feb 12, 2025)

Showing the 30 most recent of 45.

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

DateTypeAmount
Dec 10, 2025Fine$14,508
Jun 23, 2025Fine$64,643
Jun 23, 2025Payment Denial12 days
Jan 15, 2025Fine$35,588
Jan 16, 2024Payment Denial16 days

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

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Access Mental Health?

CMS has not published an overall star rating for Access Mental Health as of Sep 2026.

How many beds does Access Mental Health have?

Access Mental Health has 45 certified beds. It averages 43.9 residents per day, about 97.6% of its certified beds.

Has Access Mental Health been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $114,739 in the past three years. It also lists 2 payment denials.

Does Access Mental Health accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 17E210. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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