VIA CHRISTI VILLAGE HAYS KS LLC in Hays, KS has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, a recent federal penalty, and $89,205 in fines over the last 24 months. Staffing is 3 stars, and reported nurse staffing is 4.28 hours per resident day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Last inspection: July 23, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $89,205recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2773.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.08
Licensed practical nurses
0.41
Nurse aides
2.79
Weekend nursing
3.86
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 91%
Registered nurse turnover: 77%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
21.1%12.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.6%6.2%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.9%1.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.4%4.1%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
23.9%21.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
26.6%11.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29.3%16.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.8%2.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.5%30.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.5%2.7%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.1%96.3%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—67.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
74.4%85.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $89,205 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 20 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $104,798 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 23, 2025
27 days
Federal fine
Jul 23, 2025
$89,205
Federal fine
Aug 17, 2023
$15,593
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of RECOVER-CARE HEALTHCARE · 27 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
89.2 residents on an average day (93% of 96 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 18 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.