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Kaw River Care and Rehab

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

750 Blake Street, Edwardsville, KS 6611145 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 24 Google reviews

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8/ 10
critical Risk

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 (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (14 vs median 9.0)
  • High staff turnover (62%)
  • High RN turnover (60%)

Bottom 25% in KS · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in MISSION HEALTH COMMUNITIES chain · No penalties on record · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the facility is frequently praised for its cleanliness, recent reports of high staff turnover and inadequate training for residents with mental health needs are concerning. Families should conduct a tour and specifically ask about current staffing ratios and the facility's plan for addressing recent leadership instability.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

24 reviews on Google
Kaw River Care and Rehab receives highly polarized feedback, with many glowing reviews from visitors contrasting sharply with recent reports of management instability and staff turnover. While some families praise the facility for its cleanliness and caring atmosphere, others have raised serious concerns regarding unprofessional nursing behavior and a lack of specialized training for residents with mental health needs.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
FoodN/AStaff6.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemory2.0Comms4.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Caring and attentive frontline staff
  • Positive, community-focused atmosphere

Concerns

  • Poor management and high staff turnover (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inadequate training for residents with mental health issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional nursing care and neglect of basic needs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2342.52017(4)4.82019(8)4.82020(12)4.72021(6)4.82023(8)3.02024(4)2.72025(6)

Distribution · 48 analyzed

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10
3
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2
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How They Respond to Reviews

8%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the facility's focus on community, what specific daily activities are available to help residents feel connected and engaged?
  • 2How does your team approach specialized training for staff members who support residents with complex mental health needs?
  • 3With the current staffing levels, what processes do you have in place to ensure consistent communication between the nursing team and family members?
  • 4Could you walk me through your protocol for addressing urgent medical concerns or changes in a resident's health status during evening or weekend hours?
  • 5How are you working to improve leadership stability and staff retention to ensure my loved one receives consistent, high-quality care?
  • 6What steps is the facility taking to address recent health inspection findings and ensure the highest standards of care for all residents?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Upon my first visit, I was immediately reassured by the cleanliness of the facility, as there were no unpleasant odors—a common

Memory care family member · 2024★★★★★

Nurses were rude, very unprofessional. My family member was wheelchair bound and she was left in her room with the call light on the floor!!!

Long-term resident's family · 2017☆☆☆☆

Many patients with mental health issues and staff not trained to address them. Leadership team is every man for themselves but wants to portray a different truth.

Family member · 2025★★☆☆☆
Source: 24 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.58hrs
77%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.66hrs
89%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
54%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both 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

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility35.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
35.5%
US
15.4%
KS
18.1%
Wyandotte
10.7%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility43.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
43.9%
US
19.5%
KS
23.2%
Wyandotte
25.6%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility32.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.1%
US
15.3%
KS
17.4%
Wyandotte
11.6%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility33.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.6%
US
14.4%
KS
18.4%
Wyandotte
15.4%
⚠️

Residents who fell and were seriously hurt

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
9.4%
US
3.2%
KS
4.3%
Wyandotte
2.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.6%
Better than Avg
Here
5.6%
US
12.1%
KS
6.1%
Wyandotte
7.7%

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 the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.9%
Better than Avg
Here
90.9%
US
79.7%
KS
73.5%
Wyandotte
64.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility78.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
78.4%
US
81.8%
KS
75.6%
Wyandotte
71.9%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.9%
US
1.6%
KS
2.1%
Wyandotte
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

14deficiencies
Above state avg (10.1)
15 complaint-triggered

Families filed reports that triggered 15 deficiencies, including a serious abuse protection violation and issues with accident prevention and medication management. The facility shows persistent problems across surveys with nursing staffing, medication management, and safety systems, though most violations have correction dates. Recent complaint investigations in 2025 found continued issues with resident dignity, care planning, and abuse reporting requirements that families should carefully consider.

Jun 25, 2025Complaint
1
0600Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

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.

May 7, 2025Complaint
13
0689Actual 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.

0679Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0730Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

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.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0605Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

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.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0732Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

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.

May 7, 2025Routine
4
0918Potential for harm · Widespread

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

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.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Nov 14, 2024Complaint
1
0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Aug 24, 2023Routine
31
0006Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

0009Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0727Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0679Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0372Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

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.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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.

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.

0576Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

0851Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Jan 19, 2022Routine
17
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0291Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0756Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0661Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0726Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

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.

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.

0732Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Kaw River Care and Rehab

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Mission Health Communities

Chain Size

33 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 37 of 40 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Coronado Operator, LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Barres, LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Curis Holdings, LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

T and C Capital Assets, LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Windward Health Partners LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Key personnel

Barnes, MichelleW-2 Managing EmployeeYoakum, JamieOfficer / DirectorKaw River Operator, LLCManagerMission Health Communities, LLCManagerBarnes, MichelleManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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