Sandstone Heights
Nursing Home · Little River, KS
CMS certification number175509
Contact & location
440 State StreetLittle River, KS 67457
Rice County
- Phone
- (620) 897-6266
- ZIP code
- 67457 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 36
- Residents per day
- 25.6 (71% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Legal name
- Rice County Hospital District No 2
- Medicare certified since
- October 1, 2008
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident 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
- 4.18 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.11 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.65 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.43 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.80 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 58.8 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 40.0 (state 42.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 13, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 4
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 20 health · 31 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-13 | 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 2025-05-21 |
| 2025-03-13 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-03-13 | 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 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-03-13 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-03-13 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-02 |
| 2024-01-16 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-01-29 |
| 2023-06-15 | 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 2023-07-20 |
| 2023-06-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-20 |
| 2023-06-15 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-20 |
| 2023-06-15 | 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 2023-07-20 |
| 2023-06-15 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-20 |
| 2023-06-15 | 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 2023-07-20 |
| 2023-06-15 | 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 2023-07-20 |
| 2023-06-15 | 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 2023-07-20 |
| 2023-06-15 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-20 |
| 2021-11-04 | 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 2021-12-10 |
| 2021-11-04 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-12-10 |
| 2021-11-04 | 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 2021-12-10 |
| 2021-11-04 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-12-10 |
| 2021-11-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-12-10 |
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
3 penalties in the last three years, including $67,763 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-13 | Payment Denial | 40 days payment denial |
| 2025-03-13 | Fine | $41,262 |
| 2024-01-16 | Fine | $26,501 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Rice County Hospital District No 2 (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Decker, James (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Look, Trey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schlosser, Todd (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lehman, Abigail (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Olander, Randall (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Turner, Nancy (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wempe, John (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whorton, Allen (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Willard, David (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Decker, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Look, Trey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Olander, Randall (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schlosser, Todd (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whorton, Allen (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Sandstone Heights?
Sandstone Heights 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 Sandstone Heights have?
It has 36 certified beds and cares for about 26 residents per day.
Has Sandstone Heights been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $67,763 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Sandstone Heights?
(620) 897-6266. The facility is located at 440 State Street, Little River, KS 67457.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.