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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Nortonville Health Care Center

412 E Walnut St, Nortonville, KS 66060

Nortonville Health Care Center, a 45-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Nortonville, KS, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #290 of 294 rated homes in KS on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 8 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#290 of 294
In-state rank among rated KS homes
3.04
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
50
Inspection findings · 8 serious

The verdict

Nortonville Health Care Center, a 45-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Nortonville, KS, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #290 of 294 rated homes in KS on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 8 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#290 of 294
In-state rank among rated KS homes
3.04
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
50
Inspection findings · 8 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 296 KS nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
175323
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
45
Residents
31
In Hospital
No
County
Jefferson
Last Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
Special Focus
SFF Candidate
Abuse citation on record

Staffing Data

How the 3.04 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.49 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.69
CNA Hours
1.86
Total Nursing Hours
3.04 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.04
Nursing Turnover
80.7%
RN Turnover
60.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Nortonville Health Care Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Nortonville Health Care Center ranks #290 of 294 rated nursing homes in KS on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Nortonville Health Care Center operates 45 certified beds in Nortonville, KS with approximately 31 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 1★ · quality 2★).

The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 8 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 4 penalties totaling $192K against this provider. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.04 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.49 per resident day. This facility is flagged as an SFF Candidate, a larger pool of providers eligible for the Special Focus Facility program but not currently selected (states have a limited number of active SFF slots); it remains under normal, not enhanced, oversight.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Nortonville Health Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 80.7% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (50 most recent)

C - Widespread - No harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0791

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0744

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0699

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0690

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0657

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0636

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0605

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0887

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0947

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0944

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0882

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

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0868

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0865

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0838

Conduct 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 and weekends) and emergencies.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0835

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0730

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0726

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.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0620

Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

L - Widespread - Jeopardy Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

L - Widespread - Jeopardy Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

L - Widespread - Jeopardy Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2026

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Nov 19, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 9, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Sep 17, 2025 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 10, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 31, 2025 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 21, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 16, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0744

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 16, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 16, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0623

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 16, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 16, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 16, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0801

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 16, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 16, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0625

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 16, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0947

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: May 16, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0882

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

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 16, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 16, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0868

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: May 16, 2025

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 27.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 2.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 22.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 8.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 37.5% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 84.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 46.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 29.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 81.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 22.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 2.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History 4 penalties totaling $192K

Date Type Amount
Jan 14, 2026 Fine $111K
Jan 14, 2026 Payment Denial -
Nov 19, 2025 Fine $14K
Jul 31, 2025 Fine $21K
Aug 26, 2024 Fine $46K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Nortonville Health Care Center, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Nortonville Health Care Center

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The KS registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View KS registry
  • Peer homes near 45 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in KS. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Nortonville Health Care Center?
Nortonville Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (2★).
Where does Nortonville Health Care Center rank among nursing homes in KS?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Nortonville Health Care Center ranks 290th among 294 rated nursing homes in KS (#290 of 294). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Nortonville Health Care Center?
Nortonville Health Care Center reports 3.04 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.49 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 80.7%.
How many beds does Nortonville Health Care Center have?
Nortonville Health Care Center has 45 certified beds with approximately 31 residents. The facility is located at 412 E Walnut St, Nortonville, KS 66060.
Does Nortonville Health Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Nortonville Health Care Center has 50 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 8 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Nortonville Health Care Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Nortonville Health Care Center has received 4 penalties totaling $192K.
Who owns Nortonville Health Care Center?
Nortonville Health Care Center is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Nortonville Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Nortonville Health Care Center was on Jan 14, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Nortonville Health Care Center?
Nortonville Health Care Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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