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Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
2112 Highway 36, Wathena, KS 66090 (opens Google Maps) · Doniphan County · (785) 989-3141· 60 certified beds · avg 36 residents/day · certified since Jan 31, 1992 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: RECOVER-CARE HEALTHCARE (27 facilities, chain avg rating 2.4★)
3/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Sep 25, 2024
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.43
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5 · how star ratings work →
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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 26 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not employ enough qualified food and nutrition staff, including a qualified dietician, to properly run its food service. F-0801
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. F-0812
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. F-0838
View all 26 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not employ enough qualified food and nutrition staff, including a qualified dietician, to properly run its food service. · F-0801 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | 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. · F-0812 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | 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. · F-0838 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | 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. · F-0880 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not include required infection control training — with written standards, policies, and procedures — as part of its infection prevention program. · F-0945 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0625 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle. · F-0679 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0761 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0550 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0580 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0582 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0657 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0686 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0690 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · F-0692 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0695 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0757 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread | 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. · F-0576 |
| Oct 20, 2021 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0812 |
| Oct 20, 2021 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0880 |
| Oct 20, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0623 |
| Oct 20, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Oct 20, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · F-0755 |
| Oct 20, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0756 |
| Oct 20, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0757 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (13 → 6).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2021
All citations: 7
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2023
All citations: 13
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 6
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 0 | E |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 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)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityKansas averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.43
Kansas average: 4.58
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.55
Kansas average: 0.81
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.09
Kansas average: 4.05
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| 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 for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.45 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
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 |
All 15 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Recover-Care Healthcare — 27 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Gem City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center — Dayton, OH · overall 3/5
- Hope Springs Care Center — Montrose, CO · overall 2/5
- Baldwin Healthcare & Rehab Center, LLC — Baldwin City, KS · overall 5/5
- Belleville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center — Belleville, KS · overall 2/5
- Brighton Place West — Topeka, KS · overall 2/5
- Cambridge Place — Marysville, KS · overall 2/5
- Flint Hills Care and Rehabilitation Center — Emporia, KS · overall 4/5
- Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center — Oskaloosa, KS · overall 3/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 26 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
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?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Kansas midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 36% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 15 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
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 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 175216.
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