Fowler Residential Care
Nursing Home · Fowler, KS
CMS certification number175526
Contact & location
401 E 6THFowler, KS 67844
Meade County
- Phone
- (620) 646-5215
- ZIP code
- 67844 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 20
- Residents per day
- 15.6 (78% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Legal name
- Fowler Hospital District
- Medicare certified since
- May 7, 2012
- 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
- 5.50 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.91 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.41 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.18 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.39 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 37.0 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 14.3 (state 42.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 26, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 9 health · 5 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-26 | 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 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-26 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2024-04-30 | 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-23 |
| 2023-05-10 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-22 |
| 2023-05-10 | 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 2023-05-22 |
| 2021-08-30 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-08 |
| 2021-08-30 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-08 |
| 2021-08-30 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-08 |
| 2021-08-30 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-08 |
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 $8,021 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-30 | Payment Denial | 6 days payment denial |
| 2024-04-30 | Fine | $8,021 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Benton, Gilbert (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fowler Hospital District (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knott, Cheryl (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McDowell, Karen (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Milford, Kevin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Milford, Pam (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Norman, Gregg (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schowengerdt, Andrew (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whitney, Barbara (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Milford, Kevin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knott, Cheryl (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knott, Cheryl (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McDowell, Karen (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Milford, Kevin (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Milford, Pam (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Benton, Gilbert (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fowler Hospital District (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knott, Cheryl (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McDowell, Karen (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Milford, Kevin (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Milford, Pam (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Norman, Gregg (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schowengerdt, Andrew (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whitney, Barbara (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Fowler Residential Care?
Fowler Residential Care has a 5-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 Fowler Residential Care have?
It has 20 certified beds and cares for about 16 residents per day.
Has Fowler Residential Care been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $8,021 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Fowler Residential Care?
(620) 646-5215. The facility is located at 401 E 6TH, Fowler, KS 67844.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.