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Nursing homes in Pottawatomie County, Kansas
Pottawatomie County, Kansas, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 156 certified beds.
25% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 78 health deficiencies over three cycles, 50.0 per 100 beds against 45.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $89K across 7 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 | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 296 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 25% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 50.0 | 45.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $89K | $6.1M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Hospital Onaga Ltcu | St Marys | 26 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 34.6 | — | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Good Samaritan - Wamego | Wamego | 45 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 60.0 | $27K | 16 May 2024 |
| Onaga Operator, LLC | Onaga | 45 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 40.0 | $43K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Westy Community Care Home | Westmoreland | 40 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 60.0 | $19K | 18 Sep 2024 |
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. | 9 |
| F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | 6 |
| F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | 6 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 5 |
| F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 3 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Good Samaritan Society (1), Mission Health Communities (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Pottawatomie County, Kansas?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 156 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Pottawatomie County have the highest CMS ratings?
Community Hospital Onaga Ltcu (5 stars), Good Samaritan - Wamego (4 stars), Onaga Operator, LLC (4 stars)
How do Pottawatomie County nursing homes compare with Kansas?
25% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 50.0 per 100 beds against 45.1 statewide.