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Nursing homes in Cherokee County, Kansas
Cherokee County, Kansas, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 143 certified beds.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 64 health deficiencies over three cycles, 44.8 per 100 beds against 45.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $58K across 3 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Cherokee County | Kansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 296 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 44.8 | 45.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $58K | $6.1M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quaker Hill Manor | Baxter Springs | 53 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 37.7 | — | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Medicalodges Columbus | Columbus | 45 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 46.7 | $36K | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Galena Nursing & Rehab Centerabuse icon | Galena | 45 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 51.1 | $22K | 24 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | 5 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 5 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 5 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 4 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
Chains present: Americare Senior Living (2), Medicalodges, Inc. (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Cherokee County, Kansas?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 143 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Cherokee County have the highest CMS ratings?
Quaker Hill Manor (4 stars), Medicalodges Columbus (3 stars), Galena Nursing & Rehab Center (2 stars)
How do Cherokee County nursing homes compare with Kansas?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 44.8 per 100 beds against 45.1 statewide.