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HomeKansasRock Creek of Ottawa

Rock Creek of Ottawa

1100 W 15th Street, Ottawa, KS 660677852425399WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.7on Google(79 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
75
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $12,735

How Rock Creek of Ottawa Compares in Kansas

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
KS average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
KS average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
KS average
3.5/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.56 hrs/day
KS average
4.05 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.59 hrs/day
KS average
0.71 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
58.2%
KS average
48.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Kansas average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.56 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.05.
Reported RN time is 0.59 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.71.
Staff turnover is 58.2%, higher than the Kansas average of 48.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 29, 2023
Most recent cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 30, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 10 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$6,844/mo
Kansas median
Private Room
$7,787/mo
Kansas median
Franklin County 65+
4,490
17.3% of county
County Population
25,968
Franklin County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Rock Creek of Ottawa is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ottawa, Kansas with 75 certified beds. It has been operating since 1995. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
75
Avg Residents/Day
72.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1995
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Franklin
Last Inspection
Jan 30, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16
Weighted Score
81.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (28)

F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0636Potential for Harm

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Survey: Mar 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0727Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 9, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 9, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 9, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Aug 9, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 9, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 9, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$12,735
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJan 27, 2026
$12,735

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.49 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.48 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.59 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.56 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.22 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.14 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
58.2%
RN Turnover
45.5%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BOHRER, TRACYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 1, 2018
BUNKER, DEREKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 11, 2018
BURNAM, SOONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 11, 2018
GUSCHL, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 2018
BOHRER, TRACYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2018

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Rock Creek of Ottawa and nearby alternatives.

All Kansas facilities
Rock Creek of Ottawa
Ottawa, KSCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $12,735
Baldwin Healthcare & Rehab Center, LLC
Baldwin City, KS13.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Wellsville Manor
Wellsville, KS13.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Richmond Healthcare & Rehab Center
Richmond, KS13.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Brookside Retirement Community
Overbrook, KS19.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $21,645
Parkview Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Garnett, KS21.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Anderson County Hospital Ltcu
Garnett, KS21.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Rock Creek of Ottawa
Ottawa, KS · Current facility
—3/52/52/5$12,735
Baldwin Healthcare & Rehab Center, LLC
Baldwin City, KS
13.2 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Wellsville Manor
Wellsville, KS
13.6 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Richmond Healthcare & Rehab Center
Richmond, KS
13.7 mi1/52/54/5None recorded
Brookside Retirement Community
Overbrook, KS
19.9 mi5/54/53/5$21,645
Parkview Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Garnett, KS
21.5 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Anderson County Hospital Ltcu
Garnett, KS
21.7 mi5/54/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Rock Creek of Ottawa?▾
Rock Creek of Ottawa has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Rock Creek of Ottawa cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Kansas is $6,844/month for a semi-private room and $7,787/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Rock Creek of Ottawa participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Rock Creek of Ottawa had any health inspection violations?▾
Rock Creek of Ottawa had 16 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 30, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $12,735.
What are the staffing levels at Rock Creek of Ottawa?▾
Rock Creek of Ottawa provides 3.56 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, 0.48 LPN hours, and 2.49 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 58.2%.
How many beds does Rock Creek of Ottawa have?▾
Rock Creek of Ottawa has 75 certified beds with an average of 72.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the The Ensign Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Rock Creek of Ottawa?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Kansas. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Rock Creek of Ottawa?▾
On Google Maps, Rock Creek of Ottawa has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 79 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of The Ensign Group

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