Diversicare Of Council Grove
Council Grove, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175239) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (620) 767-5172 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Diversicare Of Council Grove has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Diversicare Of Council Grove reports total nurse staffing of about 3.26 hours per resident per day, including about 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.7%.
Diversicare Of Council Grove has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data for this facility does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation.
About this facility
Diversicare Of Council Grove is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas. The facility is certified for 60 beds and had an average of 45.2 residents at the time of CMS reporting. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and has been certified since April 1993.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.26, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day at approximately 0.64. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility ", no federal fines are on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus program designation noted in the data for this facility.
Diversicare Of Council Grove is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.6 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months according to CMS data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Diversicare Of Council Grove has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and turnover of 41.7%.
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 designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds and had an average of 45.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation, part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here the ratings are 2, 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 6207675172 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 6207675172 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175239?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.