Fowler Residential Care
401 E 6th · Fowler, KS · 67844 · 6206465215
20 certified beds Government - Hospital district
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.67 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,021 |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F February 26, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2023
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected May 22, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2021
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2021
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 October 8, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2021
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 October 8, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · C August 30, 2021
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
| April 30, 2024 | Payment Denial | 6 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175526 · certified since May 7, 2012. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.