Nursing HomeInspections

Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Nursing home in Wathena, KS

Medicare & Medicaid certified3★ overall (CMS)

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Public-record details

Address
2112 Highway 36, Wathena, KS 66090
Phone
(785) 989-3141
Listed under
For-profit, No fines in 3 years
Medicare CCN
175216
Overall star rating
3 of 5 ★★★☆☆
Health inspection rating
3 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measures rating
3 of 5
Certified beds
60
Average residents per day
36
Ownership
For-profit, limited Liability company
Legal business name
Recover-Care Wathena LLC
Chain
Recover-Care Healthcare (27 facilities)
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid
Jan 31, 1992
Changed ownership in last 12 months
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Located inside a hospital
No
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes

CMS certification number 175216. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information, Health Deficiencies and Penalties (record). Data as of 2026-09-30.

Inspection record

Most recent standard health inspection: Sep 25, 2024. CMS lists 26 health citations for this facility across its last three standard inspection cycles and complaint inspections (Oct 20, 2021 to Sep 25, 2024): 0 from complaint inspections, 0 at the “actual harm” level or higher.

InspectionCitationSeverity
Sep 25, 2024Notify 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		D
Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Sep 25, 2024Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary		F
Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Sep 25, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary		F
Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Sep 25, 2024Conduct 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…
Administration		F
Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Sep 25, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control		F
Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Sep 25, 2024Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Infection Control		F
Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Apr 26, 2023Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Resident Rights		C
Potential for minimal harm, widespread
Apr 26, 2023Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights		D
Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Apr 26, 2023Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights		D
Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Apr 26, 2023Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights		D
Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Apr 26, 2023Develop 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		D
Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Apr 26, 2023Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care		D
Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated

Showing the 12 most recent of 26. Full inspection reports are on Medicare Care Compare.

Severity letters follow CMS's scope-and-severity grid: A–C potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy. Most citations are corrected; a citation is what inspectors found on that date. Source: CMS Health Deficiencies file, processed Aug 1, 2026.

Fines and payment denials

CMS records no fines or payment denials for this facility in the last three years.

Source: CMS Penalties file, processed Aug 1, 2026. Amounts are as CMS reports them and may reflect later reductions or appeals.

Staffing

Total nurse staffing per resident per day
3.45 hours
Registered nurse (RN) time per resident per day
0.55 hours
Nurse aide time per resident per day
2.03 hours
Total nurse staffing on weekends
3.11 hours
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
36%
RN turnover (yearly)
57%
Administrators who left in the past year
0

From payroll-based staffing data the facility submits to CMS. Hours are per resident per day.

A citation is what inspectors found on one date; most are corrected within weeks. Look for patterns — the same problem cited in several inspections — and for anything at the G–L level (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full inspection narrative (Form CMS-2567) is linked from Medicare Care Compare, and your state long-term care ombudsman can tell you about complaints.