Wheat State Manor
601 S Main St · Whitewater, KS · 67154 · 3167992181
65 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Grace Team Services
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 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.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.86 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.30 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $28,954 |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 8, 2026
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 8, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 8, 2026
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C January 8, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 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 March 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected March 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2024
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 March 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2024
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected March 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C March 11, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 27, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 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 December 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · L September 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 13, 2023 | Fine | $7,960 |
| June 27, 2023 | Fine | $20,994 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175451 · certified since February 1, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.