Sandstone Heights
440 State Street · Little River, KS · 67457 · 6208976266
36 certified beds Non profit - Other
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $41,262 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.83 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.96 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $67,763 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
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 April 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
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 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected July 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected July 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected July 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 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 July 20, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 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 July 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 15, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 20, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F June 15, 2023
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 20, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 10, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 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 December 10, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 10, 2021 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 4, 2021
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected December 10, 2021 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F November 4, 2021
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected December 10, 2021 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2025 | Fine | $41,262 |
| March 13, 2025 | Payment Denial | 40 days |
| January 16, 2024 | Fine | $26,501 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175509 · certified since October 1, 2008. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.