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Kansas Veterans Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and friendly nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

1220 World War II Memorial Drive, Winfield, KS 6715697 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 48 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and clean environment, making it a strong choice for veteran care. When visiting, be prepared for a lack of clear signage at the entrance, and don't hesitate to ask staff for directions if needed.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

48 reviews on Google
The Kansas Veterans Home is consistently praised for its compassionate, friendly staff and high standards of cleanliness. Families appreciate the professional care provided to residents, noting that the facility maintains a welcoming and well-kept environment for veterans.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemory9.0Comms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and friendly nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • High-quality care for veterans
  • Positive and engaging atmosphere

Concerns

  • Lack of clear signage and wayfinding for visitors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

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Distribution · 88 analyzed

5
61
4
15
3
6
2
2
1
4

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It's wonderful to see how clean and well-maintained the facility looks; what are your protocols for ensuring the living areas stay this pristine?
  • 2We've heard such lovely things about the compassion of your nursing staff; how do you foster that culture of friendliness among the team?
  • 3Since we are new to the area, do you have any tips or a map to help us navigate the building more easily when we come to visit?
  • 4With your impressive 5-star staffing rating, how do you ensure that residents receive personalized attention during their daily routines?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social events are available to help our veteran family member stay engaged with the other residents?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency or a change in health status during the night, what is the process for notifying the family and providing care?

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Key Review Excerpts

My dad moved into the Veterans home recently and has been well received by staff who are so compassionate and friendly to him as well as us! The food is top notch and the facility is well kept.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

My grandfather has been a resident at Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield, KS for almost 4 years. The care he has received from the staff has never failed. On the numerous scheduled and unexpected visits I have made he’s always clean, well fed, and very well attended.

Long-term resident's family · 2020★★★★★

My mother moved here & she loved it, being one of two WWII female veteran residents. The care she received was top notch. It always smelled clean. The staff was friendly. Both my mother & I were Registered Nurses, so we were fairly particular about her care.

Long-term resident's family · 2014★★★★★
Source: 48 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.10hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
6.01hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
41%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
43%
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 · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
KS
91.7%
Cowley
87.9%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.1%
US
19.5%
KS
23.2%
Cowley
15.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.6%
US
15.3%
KS
17.5%
Cowley
20.3%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.8%
Better than Avg
Here
98.8%
US
95.5%
KS
95.5%
Cowley
91.9%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.6%
US
14.4%
KS
18.4%
Cowley
19.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
8.5%
US
12.1%
KS
6.0%
Cowley
3.5%

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 Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
KS
75.6%
Cowley
64.2%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
KS
2.1%
Cowley
2.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies
Well below state avg (10.1)

Kansas Veterans Home shows a concerning pattern with 37 deficiencies across three surveys, primarily involving fire safety and building code issues that persist across multiple inspections. Recurring problems include blocked emergency exits, faulty smoke detection systems, and electrical safety violations. While medication management and care planning issues also appeared, all violations have been corrected by the facility according to inspection records.

Mar 4, 2026Routine
1
0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Apr 23, 2024Routine
13
0211Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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.

0161Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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 · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0741Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Aug 5, 2022Routine
13
0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0211Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0325Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Sep 17, 2020Routine
11
0211Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0374Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0511Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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 · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Kansas Veterans Home

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Owners

State of Kansas-Accounting Services

Owner · Organization

Key personnel

Riedl, SheilaManaging Control - Governing BodyPeele, KaferOfficer / DirectorTurner, WilliamOfficer / DirectorJones, AndreaManagerTurner, WilliamManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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