Community Hospital Onaga Ltcu
St Marys, KS · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 17E242) · 26 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (785) 437-2286 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Community Hospital Onaga Ltcu holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 5 stars.
Community Hospital Onaga Ltcu reports total nurse hours of 5.73 per resident per day, including 0.97 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 30.0% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Community Hospital Onaga Ltcu has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus program designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Community Hospital Onaga Ltcu is a small, non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in St Marys, Kansas (Pottawatomie County), certified for Medicaid since August 1974. The facility has 26 certified beds with an average of 22.8 residents, making it one of the smaller certified nursing homes in the state.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. All four component ratings are also 5 stars: health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. This represents a top-tier rating across every category CMS evaluates.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 5.72896 per resident per day, including 0.96550 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no indication in the provided data of an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare, as data reflects the most recent CMS reporting period available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The provider type listed is Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 5.72896 per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 30.0%, earning a 5-star staffing rating from CMS.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 26 certified beds with an average of 22.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on August 1, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5 stars in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 7854372286 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7854372286 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/17E242?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.