Diversicare of Council Grove
400 Sunset Drive · Council Grove, KS · 66846 · 6207675172
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Diversicare Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G July 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected July 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected July 30, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected June 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 28, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C August 28, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected January 11, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2022
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected January 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 11, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected January 11, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2022
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected January 11, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 11, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 2, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 24, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 2, 2021
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 24, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175239 · certified since April 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.