The Cedars
Mcpherson, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175380) · 54 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (620) 241-0919 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Cedars in Mcpherson, Kansas has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
The Cedars reports total nurse staffing of 4.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 64.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 star.
The Cedars has no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and zero payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is present in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
The Cedars is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Mcpherson, Kansas, operated as a non-profit corporation. It has been certified since July 1996 and is licensed for 54 beds, with an average of 38.6 residents according to CMS data.
CMS Care Compare assigns The Cedars an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the state average of 3.11 for Kansas. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
On nurse staffing, CMS reports total nurse hours of 4.98 per resident per day, with 0.73 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.4%, a figure families may want to weigh alongside the 1-star staffing rating.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS shows no federal fines on record for The Cedars, with total fines of $0.00 and zero payment denials in the reporting period.
No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation appears in the data provided for this facility. There is no chain affiliation listed, and CMS data does not indicate an ownership change within the last 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly on 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?
The Cedars has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The Cedars is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.98 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours, with nursing turnover at 64.4% and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and zero payment denials for The Cedars.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Cedars is certified for 54 beds and has an average of 38.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The Cedars is operated as a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The Cedars was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 10, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS provides an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars for The Cedars), staffing (1 star), and quality measures (3 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation is offered; contact the facility at (620) 241-0919 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 (620) 241-0919 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 review The Cedars' current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175380?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.