SANDSTONE HEIGHTS
Grade D — 67/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
36
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Total Fines
$89,981
Last Survey
N/A
Get Pricing & Availability for SANDSTONE HEIGHTS
Request current pricing, availability, and tour information from SANDSTONE HEIGHTS in LITTLE RIVER, Kansas.
Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
RICE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 2
100%
DECKER, JAMES
LOOK, TREY
OLANDER, RANDALL
SCHLOSSER, TODD
WHORTON, ALLEN
Penalties & Fines (3)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2025 | Fine | — | $63,480 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Payment Denial | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Fine | — | $26,501 |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (20)
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Request Information from SANDSTONE HEIGHTS
Get pricing, schedule a tour, or ask about availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for SANDSTONE HEIGHTS?
SANDSTONE HEIGHTS in LITTLE RIVER, Kansas has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 66.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for SANDSTONE HEIGHTS?
SANDSTONE HEIGHTS has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does SANDSTONE HEIGHTS have?
SANDSTONE HEIGHTS has 20 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has SANDSTONE HEIGHTS been fined?
Yes. SANDSTONE HEIGHTS has $89,981 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 3 penalties.
How many beds does SANDSTONE HEIGHTS have?
SANDSTONE HEIGHTS has 36 certified beds with approximately 23 current residents (64% occupancy). The facility is located at 440 STATE STREET, LITTLE RIVER, Kansas 67457. It is a non profit - other facility.
Data Disclaimer
Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.