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Community Hospital Onaga Ltcu

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

206 Grand Avenue, St Marys, KS 6653626 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.0/5

based on 2 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Choosing Community Hospital Onaga Ltcu means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.90hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.93hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
57%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.7%
Better than Avg
Here
3.7%
US
15.5%
KS
18.1%
Pottawatomie
15.8%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.7%
US
19.4%
KS
22.9%
Pottawatomie
15.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.9%
Better than Avg
Here
7.9%
US
15.3%
KS
17.5%
Pottawatomie
16.4%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
KS
91.7%
Pottawatomie
99.2%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.3%
US
19.5%
KS
23.2%
Pottawatomie
21.3%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
5.6%
US
12.1%
KS
6.0%
Pottawatomie
1.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
85.7%
US
81.8%
KS
75.6%
Pottawatomie
93.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
Well below state avg (10.1)

Community Hospital Onaga LTCU shows recurring fire safety deficiencies across all three surveys, particularly with fire alarm systems and sprinkler maintenance, though all violations have correction dates. The facility also had issues with medication management and care planning in 2023, and accident prevention concerns in 2024. While the pattern suggests ongoing fire safety challenges, the facility appears to address deficiencies when identified, with no complaint-triggered violations on record.

Oct 31, 2024Routine
5
0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0849Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Jun 19, 2023Routine
10
0161Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0744Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Dec 21, 2021Routine
14
0345Potential for harm · Widespread

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0916Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0902Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of medical gas and medical vacuum systems.

0908Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Community Hospital Onaga Ltcu

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

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