F W Huston Medical Center
408 Delaware Street · Winchester, KS · 66097 · 9137744340
38 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.67 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.41 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 12, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 12, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C August 12, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2023
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 November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 18, 2023
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 November 30, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F October 18, 2023
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2023
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 November 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 9, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 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 April 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2022
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected April 9, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 17E294 · certified since March 31, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.