Kansas Soldiers Home

Nursing Home · Fort Dodge, KS

CMS overall rating 3/5 Government - State

CMS certification number175513

Contact & location

200 Custer, Unit 98
Fort Dodge, KS 67801
Ford County
Phone
(620) 227-2121
ZIP code
67801 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
56
Residents per day
46.7 (83% occupied)
Ownership
Government - State
Legal name
State of Kansas-Accounting Services
Medicare certified since
September 17, 2009
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
6.58 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.35 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.27 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
4.96 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.99 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
27.6 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
9.1 (state 42.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 7, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
12.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
25 health · 15 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-08-07 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-07 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-07 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 2025-08-29
2025-08-07 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-07 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-07 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-07 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-07 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-07 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-07 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-07 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 2025-08-29
2023-09-06 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-13
2023-09-06 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 2023-10-13
2023-09-06 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 2023-10-13
2023-09-06 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 2023-10-13
2023-09-06 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 2023-10-13
2023-09-06 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 2023-10-13
2023-09-06 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 2023-10-13
2023-09-06 Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
F0917 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-13
2023-09-06 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-13
2021-12-16 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-28
2021-12-16 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 2022-01-28
2021-12-16 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 2022-01-28
2021-12-16 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-28

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

NameRoleSince
Bemiss, Amber (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Burden, Gregg (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Kansas Soldiers Home?

Kansas Soldiers Home 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 Kansas Soldiers Home have?

It has 56 certified beds and cares for about 47 residents per day.

Has Kansas Soldiers Home been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Kansas Soldiers Home?

(620) 227-2121. The facility is located at 200 Custer, Unit 98, Fort Dodge, KS 67801.

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