Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Wathena, KS
CMS certification number175216
Contact & location
2112 Highway 36Wathena, KS 66090
Doniphan County
- Phone
- (785) 989-3141
- ZIP code
- 66090 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day
- 36.1 (60% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Recover-Care Wathena LLC
- Chain
- Recover-Care Healthcare (27 facilities, avg 2.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- January 31, 1992
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.45 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.55 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.87 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.03 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.11 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 36.1 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 57.1 (state 42.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 25, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 26 health · 29 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-25 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-09-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-09-25 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-09-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-09-25 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. F0945 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-09-25 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2023-04-26 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2023-04-26 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-04 |
| 2021-10-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-11-23 |
| 2021-10-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-11-23 |
| 2021-10-20 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-11-23 |
| 2021-10-20 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-11-23 |
| 2021-10-20 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-11-23 |
| 2021-10-20 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-11-23 |
| 2021-10-20 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-11-23 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| BK 5 Hud Facilities LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gaul, Bradley (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kansas SNF Holdings LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mad Family Holdings LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| MRC SNF Management LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Natr Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rarmna Holdings LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ratr Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| RNR Holdings LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wetr Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Young, David (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mrcmm LLC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gaul, Bradley (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| MRC SNF Management LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Young, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?
Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Kansas.
How many beds does Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center have?
It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 36 residents per day.
Has Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of Recover-Care Healthcare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?
(785) 989-3141. The facility is located at 2112 Highway 36, Wathena, KS 66090.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.