Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Wathena, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175216) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (785) 989-3141 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.1%.
Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials listed by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas. The facility is certified for 60 beds and reports an average daily census of 36.1 residents. It is operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure and has been federally certified since January 31, 1992.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.45 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at 0.55 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials on file.
Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is part of the Recover-Care Healthcare chain, which operates 27 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and inspection results are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing turnover is reported at 36.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds and has an average daily census of 36.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Recover-Care Healthcare chain, which operates 27 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 31, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3 stars in each of these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7859893141 and verify details 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 7859893141 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175216?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.