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HomeKansasSandstone Heights

Sandstone Heights

440 State Street, Little River, KS 674576208976266
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
36
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $67,763

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 36 certified beds with an average of 23.5 residents per day (65% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Mar 13, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $67,763 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.63 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 52.5% (high)

Sandstone Heights is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Little River, Kansas with 36 certified beds. It has been operating since 2008. The facility scored at average compared to Kansas facilities.

Beds
36
Avg Residents/Day
23.5
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 1, 2008
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Rice
Last Inspection
Mar 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
91.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (20)

F0625Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Mar 13, 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 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Jun 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0660Potential for Harm

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Survey: Jun 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0661Potential for Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: Jun 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jun 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jun 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Jun 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0602Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Jan 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 4, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Nov 4, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 4, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Nov 4, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Nov 4, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$67,763
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineJan 16, 2024
$26,501
FineMar 13, 2025
$41,262
Payment DenialMar 13, 2025
40 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.90 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.08 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.63 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.19 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
52.5%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Other
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
RICE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 25% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jul 1, 1989
DECKER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2003
LOOK, TREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
OLANDER, RANDALLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 13, 2015
SCHLOSSER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
WHORTON, ALLENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Sandstone Heights?▾
Sandstone Heights has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Sandstone Heights had any health inspection violations?▾
Sandstone Heights had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 13, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $67,763 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Sandstone Heights?▾
Sandstone Heights provides 4.63 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours, 0.65 LPN hours, and 2.90 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 52.5%.
How many beds does Sandstone Heights have?▾
Sandstone Heights has 36 certified beds with an average of 23.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 65% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Other owned.