Nursing homes in Rice County, Kansas
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Rice County, Kansas, with 81 beds between them.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 38 health deficiencies over three cycles, 46.9 per 100 beds against 45.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $92K 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 | Rice County | Kansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 296 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 46.9 | 45.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $92K | $6.1M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Village | Sterling | 45 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 40.0 | $24K | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Sandstone Heights | Little River | 36 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 55.6 | $68K | 13 Mar 2025 |
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. | 4 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 3 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Grace Team Services (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Rice County, Kansas?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 81 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Rice County have the highest CMS ratings?
Sterling Village (3 stars), Sandstone Heights (1 stars)
How do Rice County nursing homes compare with Kansas?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 46.9 per 100 beds against 45.1 statewide.