SANDSTONE HEIGHTS
440 STATE STREET, LITTLE RIVER, KS 67457 · CCN 175509
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Certified beds
- 36
- Avg residents/day
- 23.5
- Phone
- 6208976266
Inspection history vs Kansas & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Kansas avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-03-13 | 5 | 10.1 | 9.5 | -5.1 better |
| 2 | 2023-06-15 | 9 | 9.9 | 9.8 | -0.9 better |
| 3 | 2021-11-04 | 6 | 7.2 | 9.3 | -1.2 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Administration | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.63 | 52.5% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.08 | 33.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 5.36 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $67,763
- Number of fines
- 2
- Number of penalties
- 3
- Payment denials
- 1
Inspection citations (20)1 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm
- DF0625Notify 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.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-05-21
Actual harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2024-01-16 · Health · corrected 2024-01-29
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2023-06-15 · Health · corrected 2023-07-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-06-15 · Health · corrected 2023-07-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2023-06-15 · Health · corrected 2023-07-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2023-06-15 · Health · corrected 2023-07-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-06-15 · Health · corrected 2023-07-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0727Have 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.2023-06-15 · Health · corrected 2023-07-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2023-06-15 · Health · corrected 2023-07-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-06-15 · Health · corrected 2023-07-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2023-06-15 · Health · corrected 2023-07-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2021-11-04 · Health · corrected 2021-12-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2021-11-04 · Health · corrected 2021-12-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-11-04 · Health · corrected 2021-12-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2021-11-04 · Health · corrected 2021-12-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2021-11-04 · Health · corrected 2021-12-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 2 | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 1989-07-01 |
| DECKER, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2003-01-01 |
| LOOK, TREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-01-01 |
| OLANDER, RANDALL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-07-13 |
| SCHLOSSER, TODD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-07-01 |
| WHORTON, ALLEN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-02-01 |
Other facilities in LITTLE RIVER
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.