Rock Creek Of Ottawa
Ottawa, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175332) · 75 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (785) 242-5399 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rock Creek Of Ottawa has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Rock Creek Of Ottawa reports total nurse staffing of about 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
CMS records show Rock Creek Of Ottawa has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00, with 0 payment denials. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation on record for this facility.
About this facility
Rock Creek Of Ottawa is a for-profit nursing home in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, certified for 75 beds with an average of 72.1 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1995 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Rock Creek Of Ottawa holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status on record for this facility.
Rock Creek Of Ottawa is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Medicare Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and with the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Rock Creek Of Ottawa has a 3-star overall CMS rating, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 and nursing turnover of 58.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,278.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 75 beds with an average daily census of 72.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (2 stars) — which combine into the overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7852425399 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7852425399 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175332?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.