Dooley Center
Atchison, KS · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 17E585) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (913) 360-6200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dooley Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Dooley Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
Dooley Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Dooley Center is a Medicaid-certified nursing home in Atchison, Kansas, operated as a non-profit corporation. It has been federally certified since August 1993. The facility is licensed for 44 beds and currently serves an average of 33 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Dooley Center holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. All four CMS component ratings are also 5 out of 5: health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. This means the facility scores in the top tier across every category CMS evaluates.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS reports zero fines (no federal fines on record) and zero payment denials for Dooley Center. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. Families should verify current details, including bed availability and services, by contacting the facility directly or checking the Medicare Care Compare listing.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Dooley Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists Dooley Center's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; turnover is reported at 33.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is flagged for Dooley Center, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Dooley Center is certified for 44 beds and has an average of 33 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Dooley Center is operated as a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Dooley Center has been certified since August 20, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Dooley Center scores 5 out of 5 in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9133606200 or check the Medicare Care Compare listing.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9133606200 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for Dooley Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/17E585?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.