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Nursing homes in Jefferson County, Kansas
Jefferson County, Kansas, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 183 certified beds.
25% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 145 health deficiencies over three cycles, 79.2 per 100 beds against 45.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $205K across 5 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 | Jefferson County | Kansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 296 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 25% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 79.2 | 45.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $205K | $6.1M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Health Care Center | Valley Falls | 40 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 22.5 | — | 9 Apr 2025 |
| F W Huston Medical Center | Winchester | 38 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 52.6 | — | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center | Oskaloosa | 60 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 70.0 | $13K | 22 May 2025 |
| Nortonville Health Care Centerabuse iconSFF Candidate | Nortonville | 45 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 74 | 164.4 | $192K | 14 Jan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 11 |
| F0761 | 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. | 5 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 5 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 5 |
| F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Recover-Care Healthcare (1), Midwest Health (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Jefferson County, Kansas?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 183 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Jefferson County have the highest CMS ratings?
Valley Health Care Center (4 stars), F W Huston Medical Center (3 stars), Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center (3 stars)
How do Jefferson County nursing homes compare with Kansas?
25% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 79.2 per 100 beds against 45.1 statewide.