Countryside Health Center
440 Se Woodland Avenue · Topeka, KS · 66607 · 7852346147
97 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.28 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
1.78 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 1.78 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 1.56 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2025
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 30, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2025
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.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 30, 2025
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F April 30, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2023
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.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F August 15, 2023
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.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2023
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.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 15, 2023
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.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2023
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.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 8, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 17E528 · certified since December 6, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.