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Azria Health Great Bend
1560 K 96 Hwy, Great Bend, KS 67530
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 85 beds, Azria Health Great Bend serves Great Bend in Barton County, Kansas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1994.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Kansas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 6, 14 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 38.8 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $60K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Kansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 47.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Barton Co. median | Kansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 33 | 43 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 38.8 | 84.3 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.4% | 53.7% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $59,830 | $59,830 | $7,960 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 296 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Kansas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 29 Jul 2025, 7 Nov 2023.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×2 D ×21 E ×3 F ×3 C ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | C | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2025 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0620 | Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. | C | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2025 | Fine | $17,345 | |
| 7 May 2025 | Fine | $17,732 | |
| 17 Jun 2024 | Fine | $9,315 | |
| 7 Nov 2023 | Fine | $15,438 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 47.4%, RNs 53.8%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Kansas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.4% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 4.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.6% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.3% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.1% | 15.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Great Bend Snf, Llc. Chain: Azria Health (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azg Opco Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/01/2021 |
| Azria Ventures LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/01/2021 |
| Azg Opco Holdings LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2021 |
| Azria Ventures LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Barton County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicalodges Great Bendabuse icon | Great Bend | 51 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 43 | 84.3 | $52K | 20 May 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Barton County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Azria Health Great Bend been cited for?
33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kansas median is 24 per facility.
Has Azria Health Great Bend been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $60K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Azria Health Great Bend compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Kansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Azria Health Great Bend?
It is part of the Azria Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Azg Opco Holdings LLC, Azria Ventures LLC and Azg Opco Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Azria Health Great Bend last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Jul 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.