The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
DOOLEY CENTER
ATCHISON, KS · Medicare-certified · 44 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
5 of 5 overall
5 of 5 stars overall. Dooley Center has top scores across health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with no fines in the last 24 months, though reported nurse staffing is slightly below the federal benchmark (3.94 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day).
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9399 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: October 22, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9399.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.71
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.90
- Nurse aides
- 2.33
- Weekend nursing
- 3.39
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 27%
Registered nurse turnover: 20%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
7.4%9.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.7%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
6.7%2.9%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.4%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8%6.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.3%5.1%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
24.1%28.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16%15.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
10%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—100%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to ensure a qualified person was assigned to oversee infection prevention and control. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 882 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited July 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 34.3 residents on an average day (78% of 44 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 32 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.