Flint Hills Care and Rehabilitation Center
1620 Wheeler Street · Emporia, KS · 66801 · 6203423280
50 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Recover-Care Healthcare Part of a CCRC
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.65 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.19 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $49,432 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G July 1, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2025
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C July 1, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G February 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
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 September 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F August 17, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2021
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 31, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 1, 2025 | Fine | $33,920 |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $15,512 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175280 · certified since November 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.