Southwind at Spearville
102 N Pine Street · Spearville, KS · 67876 · 6203852161
28 certified beds Non profit - Other
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 80 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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.61 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
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 February 11, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 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 May 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F March 27, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Administration
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 175568 · certified since September 7, 2022. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.