Eureka Nursing Center
1020 N School Street · Eureka, KS · 67045 · 6205837418
65 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Americare Senior Living
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $23,865 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.20 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.70 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $23,865 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G July 11, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 11, 2024
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, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 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 July 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 11, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
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 December 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 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 December 29, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 25, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 25, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 5, 2024 | Fine | $7,485 |
| July 11, 2024 | Fine | $8,190 |
| July 11, 2024 | Fine | $8,190 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175287 · certified since February 25, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.