About Sandstone Heights
Sandstone Heights, located in LITTLE RIVER, KS, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Sandstone Heights
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 3 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.83 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Sandstone Heights provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 5 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 72 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 92 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 12.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 5.3% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 4.1% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 6.7% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 16.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 2.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 12.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 6.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 3.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 17.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 98.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 5.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 20.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 23.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 2.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 27.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 46.2% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 1 complaint
- 2025: 4 complaints
- Total: 5 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Apr 02, 2025 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. |
| Apr 02, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Apr 02, 2025 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
RICE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 2
Ownership Structure
- RICE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 2 Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- JAMES DECKER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JAMES DECKER ADP OF THE SNF
- ABIGAIL LEHMAN MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- TREY LOOK OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TREY LOOK ADP OF THE SNF
- RANDALL OLANDER MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- RANDALL OLANDER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TODD SCHLOSSER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TODD SCHLOSSER ADP OF THE SNF
- NANCY TURNER MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- JOHN WEMPE MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- ALLEN WHORTON MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- ALLEN WHORTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DAVID WILLARD MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wesley Towers Inc | N/A | 5 |
| Buhler Sunshine Home | N/A | 4 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Hutchinson Village | N/A | 4 |
| Diversicare of Hutchinson | N/A | 4 |
| The Cedars | N/A | 2 |
| Bethany Home Association | N/A | 4 |
| Pleasant View Home | N/A | 2 |
| Mcpherson Operator, LLC | N/A | 3 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Ellsworth Village | N/A | 3 |
| Sterling Village | N/A | 1 |
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Sandstone Heights directly at 6208976266. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.