Fowler Residential Care
Fowler, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175526) · 20 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,021 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (620) 646-5215 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fowler Residential Care holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Fowler Residential Care reports total nurse staffing of 5.50 hours per resident per day, including 1.91 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 37.0% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Fowler Residential Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,021.00, along with 1 payment denial; CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Fowler Residential Care is a government-owned nursing home operated by a hospital district in Fowler, Meade County, Kansas. The facility is certified for 20 beds and serves an average of 15.6 residents, and it participates in both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fowler Residential Care holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its staffing rating is 5 stars, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 5.50 per resident per day, including 1.91 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,021.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility on CMS Care Compare, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased inspection oversight.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator. This facility is not identified as part of a multi-facility chain in the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fowler Residential Care has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Fowler Residential Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.50 hours per resident per day, including 1.91 RN hours, with a 37.0% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $8,021.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the abuse icon is not displayed for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 20 beds and has an average of 15.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government hospital district; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on 2012-05-07.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) categories; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, 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 6206465215 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 6206465215 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175526?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.