FLINT HILLS CARE CENTER

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Flint Hills Care Center. It is important to note that when evaluating if a nursing home is right for you or a loved one, ratings should not be taken as the sole deciding factor, but as one of many aspects to be considered.

Address

FLINT HILLS CARE CENTER
1620 WHEELER ST
EMPORIA, KS 66801
(620) 342-3280

Nursing Home Ratings

Health Inspections
Quality Measures
Nursing Staff
R.N. Staff Only
Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

69%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 46
  • Certified Beds: 67

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By For Profit - Corporation
  • Offers Only Resident Counseling
  • This Facility is Not Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Resident Services

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through December 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "Very High Rehabilitation". To get a better idea of the types of services that are commonly performed, compare the "Percent of Service Days" column below. These services are based on submitted claims to Medicare and do not provide a complete overview of all the services provided by Flint Hills Care Center. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Resident ServicesResident ConditionsPercent of Service Days

Ultra-High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 720 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
  • A second rehabilitation discipline three days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-1626.5%
Total Percent:26.5%
 

Very High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 500 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-1633.8%
ADL Index Range: 0-510.3%
Total Percent:44.1%
 

High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 325 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-1610.3%
Total Percent:10.3%
 

Medium Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 150 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • Five days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
ADL Index Range: 0-514.7%
Total Percent:14.7%
 

Reduced Physical Function

  • Urinary and/or bowel training program
  • Passive and/or active range of motion (ROM)
  • Amputation/prosthesis training
  • Dressing or grooming training
  • Eating or swallowing training
  • Transfer training
  • Splint or brace assistance
  • Bed mobility and/or walking training
  • Communication training
ADL Index Range: 0-1
- Less restorative nursing
4.4%
Total Percent:4.4%
 

Rating Details For Flint Hills Care Center

Nursing Staff -

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Nursing Hours Per Resident Per DayReportedExpected
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours29 Minutes56 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours58 Minutes35 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 30 Minutes2 Hours and 9 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 27 Minutes1 Hour and 31 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours3 Hours and 57 Minutes3 Hours and 40 Minutes

Quality of Care -

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for Kansas are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityKansas Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%93%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%91%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse8%11%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair1%3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious7%17%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores1%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain2%4%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder49%44%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection13%10%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores12%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased8%14%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight13%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained-3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder9%6%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%86%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%82%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores21%10%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium-4%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain24%20%

Health Inspection Details -

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 04/22/2011.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Post Nurse Staffing Information.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011
Set Up or Keep a Group of People to Review and Ensure Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011

Environmental

Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 09/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/08/2008
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011
Put Firmly Secured Handrails on Each Side of Hallways.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011

Mistreatment

Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011
Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 09/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/08/2008
Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011
Prepare Food That is Nutritional, Appetizing, Tasty, Attractive, Well-Cooked, and at the Right Temperature.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011

Pharmacy Service

1) Make Sure That Residents Who Take Drugs Are Not Given Too Many Doses or for Too Long; 2) Make Sure That the Use of Drugs is Carefully Watched; or 3) Stop or Change Drugs That Cause Unwanted Effects.
  • Inspection Date: 09/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/08/2008
1) Make Sure That Residents Who Take Drugs Are Not Given Too Many Doses or for Too Long; 2) Make Sure That the Use of Drugs is Carefully Watched; or 3) Stop or Change Drugs That Cause Unwanted Effects.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011

Quality Care

Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Inspection Date: 09/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/08/2008
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Inspection Date: 09/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/08/2008
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion.
  • Inspection Date: 09/18/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/08/2008
Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011
Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011
Have Enough Nurses to Care for Every Resident in a Way That Maximizes the Resident's Well Being.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011

Resident Assessment

Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011
1) Develop a Complete Care Plan Within 7 Days of Each Resident's Admission; 2) Prepare a Care Plan with the Care Team, Including the Primary Nurse, Doctor, Resident or Resident's Family or Representative; or 3) Check and Update the Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011

Resident Rights

Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011
Have a Private Telephone Available for Use.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011
Make Sure Each Resident Has the Right to Choose Activities, Schedules and Health Care According to His or Her Interests, Assessment, and Plan of Care.
  • Inspection Date: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2011

Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Flint Hills Care Center, as well as complaints by residents or their family in the previous three years.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Formal ComplaintsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Get Proof That a Nurse Aide Has the Training and Skills That the State Requires.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/05/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/03/2010

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/12/2008
  • Correction Date: 06/10/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/05/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/03/2010
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/05/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/03/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/26/2011
  • Correction Date: 02/11/2011

Mistreatment

Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/05/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/03/2010
1) Hire Only People Who Have No Legal History of Abusing, Neglecting or Mistreating Residents; or 2) Report and Investigate Any Acts or Reports of Abuse, Neglect or Mistreatment of Residents.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/05/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/03/2010
Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/05/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/03/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/05/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/03/2010

Pharmacy Service

Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/05/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/03/2010
At Least Once a Month, Have a Licensed Pharmacist Check the Drugs That Each Resident Takes.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/05/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/03/2010
1) Make Sure That Residents Who Take Drugs Are Not Given Too Many Doses or for Too Long; 2) Make Sure That the Use of Drugs is Carefully Watched; or 3) Stop or Change Drugs That Cause Unwanted Effects.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/05/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/03/2010
Make Sure That Residents Are Safe from Serious Medication Errors.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 10/10/2010

Quality Care

Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/05/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/03/2010
Give Each Resident Enough Fluids to Keep Them Healthy and Prevent Dehydration.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/05/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/03/2010
Have Enough Nurses to Care for Every Resident in a Way That Maximizes the Resident's Well Being.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 10/10/2010
Have Enough Nurses to Care for Every Resident in a Way That Maximizes the Resident's Well Being.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/26/2011
  • Correction Date: 02/11/2011
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 06/02/2011
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/22/2011
  • Correction Date: 06/02/2011

Resident Assessment

Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/05/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/03/2010
Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/05/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/03/2010
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/05/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/03/2010
1) Develop a Complete Care Plan Within 7 Days of Each Resident's Admission; 2) Prepare a Care Plan with the Care Team, Including the Primary Nurse, Doctor, Resident or Resident's Family or Representative; or 3) Check and Update the Care Plan.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/05/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/03/2010

Resident Rights

Immediately Tell the Resident, Doctor, and a Family Member If: the Resident is Injured, There is a Major Change in Resident's Physical/Mental Health, There is a Need to Alter Treatment Significantly, or the Resident Must Be Transferred or Discharged.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/05/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/03/2010

Fire Safety

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Flint Hills Care Center had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 10/19/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 06/13/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/11/2008
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 08/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/31/2009
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 10/19/2010
  • Correction Date: 10/19/2010

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 08/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/31/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 10/19/2010
  • Correction Date: 10/19/2010

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 06/13/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/11/2008

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 06/13/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/11/2008
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 08/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/31/2009
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 10/19/2010
  • Correction Date: 10/19/2010

Illumination and Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours.
  • Inspection Date: 06/13/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/11/2008
Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours.
  • Inspection Date: 08/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/31/2009

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

No-Smoking Signs Where Oxygen is Used.
  • Inspection Date: 10/19/2010
  • Correction Date: 10/19/2010

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 06/13/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/11/2008

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 06/13/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/11/2008

Smoking Regulations

Posted "No-Smoking" Signs in Areas Where Smoking is Not Permitted or Did Not Provide Ashtrays Where Smoking Was Allowed.
  • Inspection Date: 06/13/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/11/2008
Posted "No-Smoking" Signs in Areas Where Smoking is Not Permitted or Did Not Provide Ashtrays Where Smoking Was Allowed.
  • Inspection Date: 10/19/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/10/2010
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Kansas Department on Aging - Retrieved 2011