Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 5 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its compassionate end-of-life care and effective rehabilitation therapy. However, families should be aware of potential delays in call light response times and may want to observe staff attentiveness during a visit to ensure it meets their expectations.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
5 reviews on Google“Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center receives high praise for its compassionate end-of-life care and effective physical therapy services. While many families report that staff are kind and attentive, there are documented concerns regarding responsiveness to call lights and staff supervision during shifts.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate end-of-life care
- Effective physical therapy services
- Kind and helpful nursing staff
- Welcoming, home-like environment
Concerns
- Slow response to call lights (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 5 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility has a cozy, home-like atmosphere; how do you encourage residents to socialize and participate in daily activities to keep that welcoming feeling alive?
- 2Since physical therapy is a noted strength here, how do you tailor those rehabilitation programs to help residents maintain their independence?
- 3When a resident needs assistance, what is the process for ensuring their call light is addressed promptly, especially during busier times of the day?
- 4With a 3-star staffing rating, could you explain how your team manages their workload to ensure every resident receives consistent, compassionate attention?
- 5Regarding the recent health inspection reports, what specific steps has the facility taken to address those findings and improve the overall quality of care?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for coordinating care and keeping family members informed in real-time?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Best place for rehab. Wonderful PT. Wonderful nursing staff, CMA,CNA, . Felt like home.”
“The staff here is very kind, they made my grandpa comfortable in the last few months of his life. It is a tough job to take care of elderly people but they do it with patience and compassion.”
“Call lights will be on for more than 5 minutes. And nurses will be out side smoking for long periods of time”
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 on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
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 on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows recurring patterns across three surveys, with persistent issues in emergency preparedness, fire safety systems, and medication management. The most recent 2024 survey identified problems with dietary services and infection control, while earlier surveys revealed significant resident care concerns including wound care, accident prevention, and pharmacy oversight. All deficiencies have correction dates, suggesting the facility addresses issues when cited, but the repetition of fire safety and emergency preparedness violations across multiple years indicates ongoing operational challenges.
Sep 25, 2024Routine16
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
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
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Apr 26, 2023Routine19
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Oct 20, 2021Routine20
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
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 each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Recover-Care Healthcare
27 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 11 of 25
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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