Nursing home report
FOWLER, KS · Medicare-certified · 20 beds
FOWLER RESIDENTIAL CARE in Fowler, KS has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing (5 stars; 4.67 hours per resident per day vs. the 4.1-hour federal benchmark) and 4-star health inspections. Its main weak point is a 1-star quality measures rating; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Health inspections
Staffing
4.6665 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6665.
Hours per resident per day.
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to give residents clear notice about what Medicare or Medicaid would cover and what costs they might have to pay themselves. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 582 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to ensure a working call system was available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area. Cited May 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 919 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited August 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: E
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,021 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Apr 30, 2024
Federal fine
Apr 30, 2024
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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.
