Dawson Place
208 W Prout Street · Hill City, KS · 67642 · 7854213414
36 certified beds Non profit - Other
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.32 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F October 22, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 22, 2025
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 November 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 22, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 22, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C October 22, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected August 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected August 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected August 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
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 August 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
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 August 10, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected August 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected August 10, 2024 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G October 13, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 23, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
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.
Corrected November 23, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 23, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 23, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 17E451 · certified since July 6, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.