Tallgrass Creek, Inc
Overland Park, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175541) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $7,446
Phone: (913) 945-2350 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tallgrass Creek has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. It also earned 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Tallgrass Creek reports 4.87 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.15 RN hours per resident per day, with a 5-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.1%.
Tallgrass Creek has 1 federal fine on record totaling $7,446.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Tallgrass Creek, Inc is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure. The facility is certified for 44 beds and reports an average daily census of 39.4 residents. It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on May 16, 2014. Tallgrass Creek is part of the Erickson Senior Living chain, which operates 17 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.2 stars; ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Tallgrass Creek holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its component ratings are: 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.87 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.15 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $7,446.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility on CMS Care Compare, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program. Families reviewing Special Focus status generally should know it identifies homes with a history of persistent poor performance that receive more frequent CMS inspections.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recently published CMS data vintage available for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Tallgrass Creek has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.87 hours per resident per day, including 1.15 RN hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.1% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $7,446.00, and there have been 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility on CMS Care Compare, and it is not currently designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Tallgrass Creek is certified for 44 beds and has an average daily census of 39.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Erickson Senior Living chain, which operates 17 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on May 16, 2014.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Tallgrass Creek scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
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 9139452350 or 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 9139452350 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official ratings and details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175541?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.