Westy Community Care Home
Nursing Home · Westmoreland, KS
CMS certification number175471
Contact & location
105 N Highway 99Westmoreland, KS 66549
Pottawatomie County
- Phone
- (785) 457-2801
- ZIP code
- 66549 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 40
- Residents per day
- 28.7 (72% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Westy Community Care Home INC
- Medicare certified since
- December 1, 2003
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Both council
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
- 4.25 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.08 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.07 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.10 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.99 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 65.3 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 37.5 (state 42.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 18, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 24 health · 23 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-18 | 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 2024-09-27 |
| 2024-09-18 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-27 |
| 2024-09-18 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-27 |
| 2024-09-18 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-27 |
| 2024-09-18 | 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 2024-09-27 |
| 2024-09-18 | 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 2024-09-27 |
| 2024-09-18 | 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 2024-09-27 |
| 2024-09-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-27 |
| 2024-02-26 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-03-12 |
| 2024-02-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-12 |
| 2024-01-31 | 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-01-25 |
| 2023-10-10 | 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 2023-10-25 |
| 2023-03-28 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-05-19 |
| 2023-03-28 | 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 2023-04-19 |
| 2023-03-28 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-19 |
| 2023-03-28 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-19 |
| 2023-03-28 | 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 2023-04-19 |
| 2023-03-28 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. F0660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-19 |
| 2023-03-28 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-19 |
| 2023-03-28 | 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 2023-04-19 |
| 2023-03-28 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-19 |
| 2023-03-28 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-19 |
| 2021-09-08 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-09-10 |
| 2021-09-08 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-09-10 |
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
2 penalties in the last three years, including $19,406 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-26 | Fine | $11,213 |
| 2024-01-31 | Fine | $8,193 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Rifford, Michelle (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 5% | |
| Rifford, Michelle (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Campbell, Michelle (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ebert, Clara (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fouts, Willa (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Frank, Charles (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heptig, Robert (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stalder, Robert (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Strifler, Sharon (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rifford, Michelle (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Westy Community Care Home?
Westy Community Care Home has a 1-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 Westy Community Care Home have?
It has 40 certified beds and cares for about 29 residents per day.
Has Westy Community Care Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $19,406 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Westy Community Care Home?
(785) 457-2801. The facility is located at 105 N Highway 99, Westmoreland, KS 66549.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.