The Plaza Health Services at Santa Marta
13875 W 115th Terrace · Olathe, KS · 66062 · 9139060990
50 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 73 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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
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 August 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 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 23, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 24, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 21, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 21, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 21, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 21, 2021 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175503 · certified since August 8, 2008. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.