Protection Valley Manor
600 S Broadway · Protection, KS · 67127 · 6206224261
45 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: immediate-jeopardy citation in the current inspection cycle. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.92 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 23% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F March 16, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2021
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 October 8, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2021
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2021
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 17E034 · certified since March 25, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.