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Grand Plains Skilled Nursing By Americare
331 Ne State Road 61, Pratt, KS 67124
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.
Grand Plains Skilled Nursing By Americare is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Pratt, Kansas, certified for 53 beds and caring for about 44 residents a day.
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 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 5, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 32.1 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $14K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Kansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 64.2%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pratt Co. median | Kansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 22 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.1 | 48.9 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 64.2% | 64.2% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $14,352 | $14,901 | $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: 13 Mar 2025, 27 Jun 2023.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×9 E ×5 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2025 |
| 1 Oct 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2025 |
| 1 Oct 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Jun 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 | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Jun 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Jun 2023 | 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 | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 27 Jun 2023 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | C | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2022 |
| 3 Mar 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2022 |
| 3 Mar 2022 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2022 |
| 3 Mar 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2025 | Fine | $14,352 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 64.2%, RNs 80.0%; — administrators 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 | 17.6% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.2% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.1% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.8% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.8% | 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: Americare At Grand Plains Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Llc. Chain: Americare Senior Living (23 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hwj LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/17/2018 |
| Grand Plains Skilled Nursing LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 08/11/2020 |
| Americare Systems, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/11/2020 |
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 Pratt County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt Health and Rehab | Pratt | 45 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 48.9 | $15K | 17 Mar 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Pratt County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Grand Plains Skilled Nursing By Americare been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kansas median is 24 per facility.
Has Grand Plains Skilled Nursing By Americare been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $14K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Grand Plains Skilled Nursing By Americare compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Kansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Grand Plains Skilled Nursing By Americare?
It is part of the Americare Senior Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Hwj LLC, Grand Plains Skilled Nursing LLC and Americare Systems, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Grand Plains Skilled Nursing By Americare last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 Oct 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 13 Mar 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.