Eureka Nursing Center
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based on 11 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (11 vs median 9.0)
Bottom 25% in KS · Critically understaffed (RN) · Worst in AMERICARE SENIOR LIVING chain · $23,865 in fines
What this means for your family
Eureka Nursing Center is highly regarded for its compassionate care and administrative support, making it a strong candidate for families prioritizing communication and rehab success. However, you must conduct a thorough tour and ask specifically about their current staffing ratios and sanitation protocols, as recent reports indicate significant lapses in hygiene and response times for high-needs residents.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
11 reviews on Google“Eureka Nursing Center receives high praise for its compassionate staff and effective rehabilitation services, with many families noting that their loved ones felt well-cared for and content. However, there are serious, recurring reports regarding hygiene standards and staffing shortages, specifically concerning the timely assistance of bedridden residents. Families should weigh the facility's strong reputation for long-term care against these significant cleanliness and responsiveness concerns.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and patient nursing staff
- Effective short-term rehabilitation
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Supportive administrative communication
Concerns
- Inadequate staffing leading to delayed care for bedridden residents (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Poor hygiene and sanitation in resident rooms (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 12 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the administration is very responsive to feedback; how do you typically involve families in the care planning process?
- 2With the focus on short-term rehab being a strength here, what does the daily therapy schedule look like for residents working toward going home?
- 3How do you ensure that every resident receives timely assistance with personal care and hygiene throughout the day?
- 4What specific protocols are in place to ensure rooms and common areas are cleaned and sanitized on a regular schedule?
- 5Can you tell me more about the nursing team and how they manage resident needs during the night shifts?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the immediate process for contacting doctors and notifying the family?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff was amazing. The facility is older but well maintained and very clean. Such a blessing to have this place available for people in Eureka!”
“They took excellent care of her and kept in contact with family with any concerns and questions. I highly recommend them and appreciate all they did for her!”
“I know someone in here who is bedridden and needs help with incontinence and cleanliness but the staff says they are so short-staffed that they can't help this person sometimes for hours.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Recent complaints triggered serious deficiencies in November 2024 regarding abuse prevention and staff reporting requirements, indicating families have filed reports about safety concerns. The facility shows recurring problems with fire safety systems, care planning, and nursing staffing across multiple surveys since 2021. While all issues have correction dates, the pattern of repeated fire safety violations and recent abuse-related complaints from families suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration.
Nov 5, 2024Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Jul 11, 2024Routine19
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Jul 11, 2024Complaint2
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Nov 21, 2022Routine22
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Mar 23, 2021Routine15
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Nov 5, 2024
$7,485
Fine
Jul 11, 2024
$8,190
Fine
Jul 11, 2024
$8,190
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Eureka Nursing Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Americare Senior Living
23 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.6/5 · Rank 22 of 23 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
R H Montgomery Properties, INC
Owner · Organization
Montgomery, Anna
Owner (parent company)
Montgomery, Richard
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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