Manor of the Plains
200 Campus Drive · Dodge City, KS · 67801 · 6202251928
50 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 73 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
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.76 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
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 October 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · C September 11, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023 · found via complaint
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 October 26, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C September 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 16, 2021
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected January 12, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2021
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 12, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2021
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 12, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 16, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 12, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 16, 2021
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected January 12, 2022 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175306 · certified since July 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.