Grand Plains Skilled Nursing by Americare
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Abuse citation on record
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- High staff turnover (52%)
Below average in KS · Critically understaffed (RN) · Below chain average · No penalties on record · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
While the facility is physically beautiful and offers engaging activities, the recent reports of staffing shortages and poor communication are concerning. We strongly recommend visiting during off-hours to observe staffing levels and asking management specifically how they handle medical emergencies and family communication protocols.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
22 reviews on Google“Grand Plains Skilled Nursing presents a dichotomy between its physical appearance and the quality of care provided. While many reviewers praise the facility's beautiful, clean environment and engaging activities, others raise serious concerns regarding staffing levels, responsiveness to medical needs, and potential neglect of basic care standards like hydration.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Beautiful, clean, and spacious facility
- Engaging and fun resident activities
- Some staff members are described as caring and dedicated
Concerns
- Understaffing and reliance on revolving agency/traveling nurses (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Poor communication and lack of responsiveness from management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 24 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility responds to some reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility has a very active social calendar; could you walk me through what a typical week of activities looks like for residents?
- 2With the current staffing landscape, how do you balance the use of agency or traveling nurses with your permanent staff to ensure residents receive consistent, familiar care?
- 3Given that medication management is a top priority for our family, can you explain your process for ensuring accuracy and how you communicate any changes in medication to us?
- 4I see that you engage with feedback online; what is your preferred method for keeping families updated and ensuring we have a direct line of communication with management?
- 5Since the facility has a 60-resident capacity, how do you ensure that each resident receives personalized attention during peak times of the day?
- 6What protocols do you have in place for handling medical emergencies, and how quickly would we be notified if a change in our loved one's health status occurs?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Don't let the beautiful facility deceive you! They are under staffed with revolving door of traveling nurses. The only staff that appeared to be consistent were upper management and I advise you to get anything they say in writing.”
“Still waiting on call back from cooperate almost 3 weeks later family member dehydrated and 2 days later got bag of fluids”
“The place is always clean when I have been there and there is a lot of space for people to visit. Staff are nice and very accommodating.”
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 · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay 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
This facility has serious concerns including recent complaint-triggered deficiencies for resident protection from abuse and neglect, with families filing reports that led to 8 investigations across surveys. The primary recurring issues involve fire safety systems, emergency preparedness, and infection control, with patterns persisting across multiple surveys from 2022-2025. While the facility reports correcting deficiencies, the repeated nature of safety violations and ongoing complaints about resident protection warrant careful consideration.
Oct 1, 2025Complaint3
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Mar 13, 2025Complaint5
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.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Mar 13, 2025Routine15
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
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
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
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 portable space heaters.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements.
Jun 27, 2023Routine9
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Mar 3, 2022Routine16
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish methods for sharing information.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Oct 1, 2025
$14,352
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Grand Plains Skilled Nursing by Americare
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Americare Senior Living
23 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.6/5 · Rank 21 of 23
Ownership & Management
Owners
Hwj LLC
Owner · Organization
Grand Plains Skilled Nursing LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Ford, Julianna
Owner (parent company)
Montgomery, Henley
Owner (parent company)
Montgomery, William
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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