Rock Creek of Ottawa

Nursing Home · Ottawa, KS

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number175332

Contact & location

1100 W 15Th Street
Ottawa, KS 66067
Franklin County

Phone: (785) 242-5399
ZIP code: 66067 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds: 75
Residents per day: 72.1 (96% occupied)
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Legal name: Ottawa Healthcare LLC
Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since: January 1, 1995
Participates in: Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care: Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council: Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5

State avg 3.1

Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5

State avg 2.9

Staffing★★★★★ 2/5

State avg 3.5

Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5

State avg 3.2

Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing: 3.56 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN): 0.59 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses: 0.48 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides: 2.49 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total: 3.22 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover: 58.2 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover: 45.5 (state 42.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left: 0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection: January 30, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle): 16.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints: 16
Citations on record (3 years): 28 health · 20 fire safety · includes actual harm

Date	Citation	Severity	Status
2026-01-27	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 · complaint inspection	G Actual harm	Corrected 2026-01-10
2025-01-30	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 · complaint inspection	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-01-30	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 · complaint inspection	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-01-30	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-01-30	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-01-30	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 · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-01-30	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-01-30	Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-01-30	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 · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-01-30	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 · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-01-30	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-01-30	Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-01-30	Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-01-30	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-01-30	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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-01-30	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-03-07
2023-12-20	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 · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-05
2023-03-29	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 2023-04-27
2023-03-29	Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-04-27
2023-03-29	Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-04-27
2023-03-29	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 2023-04-27
2023-03-29	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-04-27
2021-08-09	Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-08-31
2021-08-09	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-08-31
2021-08-09	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 2021-08-31
2021-08-09	Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-08-31
2021-08-09	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-08-31
2021-08-09	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 2021-08-31

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

1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,278 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2026-01-27	Fine	$8,278

Ownership & management

Name	Role	Since
Bunker, Derek (individual)	Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Burnam, Soon (individual)	Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Guschl, James (individual)	Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Bohrer, Tracy (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Bohrer, Tracy (individual)	W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Rock Creek of Ottawa?

Rock Creek of Ottawa 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 Rock Creek of Ottawa have?

It has 75 certified beds and cares for about 72 residents per day.

Has Rock Creek of Ottawa been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,278 in the last three years.

Who owns Rock Creek of Ottawa?

It is part of The Ensign Group and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Rock Creek of Ottawa?

(785) 242-5399. The facility is located at 1100 W 15Th Street, Ottawa, KS 66067.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.