CCN 175509

Sandstone Heights

440 STATE STREET, Little River, KS 67457 · Rice County

Phone: (620) 897-6266
Ownership: Non profit - Other
Certified beds: 36
Residents per day: 25.6
Health citations: 20
Penalties: 3
Fines: 2 · $67,763
Map: Open location

Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Overall

CMS overall star rating in this file.

Health inspection

Compared with other homes in the state.

Staffing

Based on reported PBJ nurse hours.

Quality measures

Long-stay 1 · short-stay —.

Provider Information star ratings. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Staffing hours

Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.

Measure: This home; State; U.S.
Nurse aide: 2.43; 2.70; 2.32
LPN/LVN: 0.65; 0.65; 0.86
Registered nurse: 1.11; 0.71; 0.69
Total nurse staff: 4.18; 4.07; 3.86
Weekend total: 3.80; 3.60; 3.42
Weekend RN: 0.81; 0.49; 0.48

Adjusted total nurse hours: 4.75. Adjusted RN hours: 1.26. Case-mix total: 3.37. Case-mix index: 1.232.

Total nursing staff turnover: 58.8%. RN turnover: 40.0%. Administrators who left: 0.

How to read staffing hours

Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Fines and penalties

CMS reports 2 fines totaling $67,763, and 1 payment denial.

Date	Type	Amount or days
March 13, 2025	Fine	$41,262
March 13, 2025	Payment Denial	40 days
January 16, 2024	Fine	$26,501

Cycle 1 standard survey: March 13, 2025. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 5. Cycle 1 total health score: 72.

Cycle 2 standard survey: June 15, 2023. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 10. Total weighted health survey score: 91.75.

Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Health inspection citations

The Health Deficiencies file lists 20 citations for this home, including 1 at immediate jeopardy and 1 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.

March 13, 2025

5 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 1	G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 21, 2025
F851	Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 1	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 2, 2025
F625	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 2, 2025
F657	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 2, 2025
F812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 2, 2025

January 16, 2024

1 citation

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F602	Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	J: isolated, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 29, 2024

June 15, 2023

9 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F727	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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 20, 2023
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 20, 2023
F921	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 20, 2023
F761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 20, 2023
F557	Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 20, 2023
F641	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 20, 2023
F660	Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 20, 2023
F661	Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 20, 2023
F677	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 20, 2023

November 4, 2021

5 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F882	Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2021
F881	Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2021
F689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2021
F761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2021
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2021

Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Other facts in the provider file

Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid.
Legal business name: Rice County Hospital District No 2.
First approved for Medicare and Medicaid services: October 1, 2008.
Resident and family council: Resident.
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes.
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Questions

What is the CMS overall rating for Sandstone Heights?

Sandstone Heights has an overall rating of 1 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 4, and the quality measure rating is 1.

How many health citations does CMS list for Sandstone Heights?

The Health Deficiencies file lists 20 health citations for this home. 1 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 1 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).

What nurse staffing does CMS report for Sandstone Heights?

CMS reports 4.18 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.11 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.

CMS file

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June 15, 2023

9 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F727	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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 20, 2023
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 20, 2023
F921	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 20, 2023
F761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 20, 2023
F557	Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 20, 2023
F641	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 20, 2023
F660	Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 20, 2023
F661	Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 20, 2023
F677	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 20, 2023