Dawson Place
Hill City, KS · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 17E451) · 36 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (785) 421-3414 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dawson Place has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Dawson Place reports total nurse staffing of about 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.5%.
Dawson Place has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Dawson Place is a 36-bed skilled nursing facility in Hill City, Kansas (Graham County), certified as a Medicaid provider since July 1976. The facility currently serves an average of 34.7 residents and is operated under non-profit (other) ownership. There is no indication in CMS records that ownership has changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Dawson Place holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measures rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.54 hours per resident per day, with 0.51 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record for Dawson Place (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. No chain affiliation information is present in the data provided.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the current inspection record directly on Care Compare, as ratings and penalty data are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Dawson Place has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS data lists Dawson Place's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 42.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no 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 Facility status for Dawson Place.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Dawson Place is certified for 36 beds and has an average of 34.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Dawson Place is operated under non-profit (other) ownership; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Dawson Place was first approved for certification on July 6, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Dawson Place scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 785-421-3414 and 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 785-421-3414 to arrange a visit and review the current record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Dawson Place's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/17E451?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.