The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
SANDSTONE HEIGHTS
LITTLE RIVER, KS · Medicare-certified · 36 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Sandstone Heights in Little River, KS has a 1-star overall rating, with low quality measures (1 star) and health inspection scores (2 stars), despite staffing rated 4 stars and reported nurse staffing slightly above the federal benchmark (4.18 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also has $41,262 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1787 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 13, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $41,262recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1787.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.11
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.65
- Nurse aides
- 2.43
- Weekend nursing
- 3.80
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 59%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
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
—45.8%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
23.8%8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%13.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
10%4%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
—4.4%—
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—21.4%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—16.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—28.6%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
14.2%19.7%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—24.5%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%9.5%Worsening
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—98.1%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited June 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited June 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $41,262 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $67,763 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 40 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Mar 13, 2025
- $41,262
Federal fine
Mar 13, 2025
- $26,501
Federal fine
Jan 16, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Occupancy
- 25.6 residents on an average day (71% of 36 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 17 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.