Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Name: Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Address: 2112 HIGHWAY 36, Wathena, KS, 66090, US
Telephone: 7859893141

2112 Highway 36, Wathena, KS 66090 · Doniphan County · 60 certified beds · avg 36 residents/day · certified since Jan 31, 1992

Part of chain: RECOVER-CARE HEALTHCARE (27 facilities, chain avg rating 2.4★)

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.43

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (26)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Sep 25, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not employ enough qualified food and nutrition staff, including a qualified dietician, to properly run its food service.
Sep 25, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Sep 25, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not conduct and document a facility-wide assessment of what staff, supplies, and resources it needs to care for its residents properly — during everyday operations, nights, weekends, and emergencies.
Sep 25, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Sep 25, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not include required infection control training — with written standards, policies, and procedures — as part of its infection prevention program.
Sep 25, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave.
Apr 26, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle.
Apr 26, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Apr 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Apr 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away.
Apr 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered.
Apr 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Apr 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
Apr 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Apr 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
Apr 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration.
Apr 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Apr 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Apr 26, 2023	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not give residents reasonable access to and privacy in using ways to communicate, such as phones, mail, and email. Residents have the right to stay in touch with the outside world privately.
Oct 20, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Oct 20, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Oct 20, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal.
Oct 20, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Oct 20, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Oct 20, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Oct 20, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (13 → 6).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2021	7	E
2023	13	E
2024	6	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Kansas avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.43	4.58	3.95	bottom 13% in Kansas; bottom 33% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.55	0.81	0.69	bottom 24% in Kansas; bottom 45% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.09	4.05	3.50	bottom 17% in Kansas; bottom 36% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.50	0.49	0.48	top 39% in Kansas; top 33% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	36.1	48.1	45.8	top 21% in Kansas; top 27% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	57.1	42.0	42.9	bottom 27% in Kansas; bottom 26% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.45, RN 0.55, weekend 3.11. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
MRCMM LLC	Organization	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	02/28/2025
BK 5 Hud Facilities LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/28/2025
Gaul, Bradley	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/28/2025
Gaul, Bradley	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/08/2025
Kansas SNF Holdings LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/28/2025
Mad Family Holdings LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/28/2025
MRC SNF Management LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2017
MRC SNF Management LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/26/2025
Natr Trust	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/28/2025
Rarmna Holdings LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/28/2025
Ratr Trust	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/28/2025
RNR Holdings LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/28/2025
Wetr Trust	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/28/2025
Young, David	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	04/06/2022
Young, David	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/26/2025

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Do you have a qualified dietician on staff, and how involved are they in each resident's nutrition plan?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"How do you decide you have enough staff and resources for your resident population, including nights and weekends?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"How are staff trained on infection control, and how often is that training refreshed?"
"If my family member goes to the hospital, how long will you hold their bed, and will we get that in writing?"
"Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

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St Joseph Chateau	5.8 mi	Saint Joseph, MO	★★★★☆	4/5
Advanced Care of St Joseph	6.5 mi	Saint Joseph, MO	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
St Joseph Manor Health & Rehabilitation	8.2 mi	Saint Joseph, MO	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Carriage Square Rehab and Healthcare Center	8.8 mi	Saint Joseph, MO	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Living Community of St Joseph	9.9 mi	Saint Joseph, MO	★★★★☆	4/5
Belleview Care Center	10.0 mi	Saint Joseph, MO	★☆☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Laverna Manor Health & Rehabilitation	13.4 mi	Savannah, MO	★★★☆☆	2/5	abuse
Abundant Acres Care and Rehab	15.6 mi	Savannah, MO	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Atchison Senior Village Rehabilitation and Nursing	15.7 mi	Atchison, KS	★★★☆☆	3/5
Medicalodges Atchison	16.7 mi	Atchison, KS	★★★★☆	4/5
Dooley Center	17.4 mi	Atchison, KS	★★★★★	5/5
Oregon Care Center	17.8 mi	Oregon, MO	★★★☆☆	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 175216.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

2112 Highway 36, Wathena, KS 66090 · 7859893141

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Do you have a qualified dietician on staff, and how involved are they in each resident's nutrition plan?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "How do you decide you have enough staff and resources for your resident population, including nights and weekends?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "How are staff trained on infection control, and how often is that training refreshed?"
☐ "If my family member goes to the hospital, how long will you hold their bed, and will we get that in writing?"
☐ "Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 175216 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)