Nortonville Health Care CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 412 E Walnut St, Nortonville, KS 66060
- CCN
- 175323
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 45
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 31
- CMS flags
- Special Focus Facility candidate
- CMS abuse icon
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CMS gives Nortonville Health Care Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 14 Jan 2026. The latest survey cycle has 36 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Kansas is 8. CMS lists 4 fines with a total of $192,235 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
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Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Jefferson County median | Kansas median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 4 homes in the county, 296 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Kansas median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 14 Jan 2026 | 36 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 16 Apr 2025 | 28 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 10 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | ||
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 36 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | F | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | L | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | L | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | L | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | F | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | F | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Sep 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Oct 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 28 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Sep 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 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 | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 27 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | J | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 10 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | C | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 27 Jul 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 | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | Fine | $111,378 | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Payment denial | 49 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Fine | $13,829 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | Fine | $21,453 | |
| 26 Aug 2024 | Fine | $45,575 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Kansas median | Kansas average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.04 | 3.90 | 4.07 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.49 | 0.60 | 0.71 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.69 | 0.65 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.86 | 2.70 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.50 | 3.50 | 3.60 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 80.7%
- Nurse staff turnover, Kansas median
- 47.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 60.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- No data
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Kansas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 27.9% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.1% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 37.5% | 15.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Jefferson County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F W Huston Medical Center | Winchester | 3 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 12 Aug 2025 | |
| Valley Health Care Center | Valley Falls | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 9 Apr 2025 | |
| Heritage Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center | Oskaloosa | 3 of 5 | 10 | $13,056 | 22 May 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Nortonville Health Care Center (CCN 175323). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/nortonville-health-care-center-nortonville-ks-175323/
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Questions
- When was Nortonville Health Care Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 14 Jan 2026. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 34 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 16 Apr 2025.
- Who operates Nortonville Health Care Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- What does the Special Focus status mean for Nortonville Health Care Center?
- CMS lists the home as a Special Focus Facility candidate. The state selects its next Special Focus Facility from the candidates. CMS lists 1 home in Kansas as a Special Focus Facility and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.