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Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

2112 Highway 36, Wathena, KS 66090 · 7859893141 · 60 certified beds

Overall★★★☆☆ 3/5
Health inspections★★★☆☆ 3/5
Staffing★★★☆☆ 3/5
Quality measures★★★☆☆ 3/5

Ownership group

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).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.45 (Kansas median: 3.94). RN hours: 0.55. Weekend total: 3.11. Nursing staff turnover: 36%.

Inspection deficiencies

All-time on record: 26 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2024-09-25Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. FHealthcorrected 2024-11-01
2024-09-25Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. FHealthcorrected 2024-11-01
2024-09-25Conduct 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. FHealthcorrected 2024-11-01
2024-09-25Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. FHealthcorrected 2024-11-01
2024-09-25Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. FHealthcorrected 2024-11-01
2024-09-25Notify 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. DHealthcorrected 2024-11-01
2023-04-26Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. EHealthcorrected 2023-06-04
2023-04-26Ensure 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. EHealthcorrected 2023-06-04
2023-04-26Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. DHealthcorrected 2023-06-04
2023-04-26Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. DHealthcorrected 2023-06-04
2023-04-26Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. DHealthcorrected 2023-06-04
2023-04-26Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. DHealthcorrected 2023-06-04
2023-04-26Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. DHealthcorrected 2023-06-04
2023-04-26Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. DHealthcorrected 2023-06-04
2023-04-26Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. DHealthcorrected 2023-06-04
2023-04-26Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. DHealthcorrected 2023-06-04
2023-04-26Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. DHealthcorrected 2023-06-04
2023-04-26Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. DHealthcorrected 2023-06-04
2023-04-26Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. CHealthcorrected 2023-06-04

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials on record.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
MRCMM LLCDirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/28/2025
MRC SNF MANAGEMENT LLCOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/01/2017
GAUL, BRADLEYOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/28/2025
YOUNG, DAVIDOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 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.