Nursing homes › Kansas › Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
2112 Highway 36, Wathena, KS 66090 · 7859893141 · 60 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Recover-Care Healthcare, a group operating 27 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.4/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $838,372 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.45 (Kansas median: 3.94). RN hours: 0.55. Weekend total: 3.11. Nursing staff turnover: 36%.
All-time on record: 26 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-25 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-09-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-09-25 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Health | corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-09-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-09-25 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-09-25 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2023-04-26 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Health | corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | C | Health | corrected 2023-06-04 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRCMM LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/28/2025 |
| MRC SNF MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2017 |
| GAUL, BRADLEY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/28/2025 |
| YOUNG, DAVID | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/06/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 175216. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.