Nursing home

Sandstone Heights

440 State Street, Little River, KS, 67457

Ownership type: Non profit - Other.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for Sandstone Heights, with 20 inspection citations on record (2 higher severity). Federal records include $67,763 and 1 payment-denial record in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
36
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
Rice Co. avg 2Kansas avg 3.01This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. Rice Co. avg: 2. Kansas avg: 3.01.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

20
Citations on record
2
Higher severity (G–L)
5
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
52021
92023
12024
52025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

2 records · $67,763 total · Jan 16, 2024–Mar 13, 2025
  1. Mar 13, 2025$41,262
  2. Jan 16, 2024$26,501

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

1 record · 40 days total · Mar 13, 2025
  1. Mar 13, 202540 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)46.15%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)2.7%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)17.78%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Rice County Hospital District No 25% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Lehman, AbigailMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Olander, RandallMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Turner, NancyMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Wempe, JohnMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Whorton, AllenMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Willard, DavidMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Decker, JamesOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Look, TreyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Olander, RandallOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Schlosser, ToddOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Whorton, AllenOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Decker, JamesADP OF THE SNF
Look, TreyADP OF THE SNF
Schlosser, ToddADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Rice County.

440 State Street, Little River
Rice County · KS · 67457
36 certified beds38.3992, -98.0170

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Medicalodges Wichita
CCN 175008
Wichita, KS334Not shown$0
Brewster Health Center
CCN 175044
Topeka, KS544Not shown$0
Legacy at College Hill
CCN 175078
Wichita, KS113Not shown$43,188
Via Christi Village Manhattan, Inc
CCN 175100
Manhattan, KS324Not shown$168,870
Legacy on 10th Avenue
CCN 175113
Topeka, KS112Not shown$0
Diversicare of Hutchinson
CCN 175114
Hutchinson, KS443Not shown$8,376

Related research

Frequently asked questions

What is Sandstone Heights's CMS rating?

Sandstone Heights has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Sandstone Heights located?

Sandstone Heights is located at 440 State Street, Little River, KS, 67457 in Rice County, and CMS lists 36 certified beds.

Does Sandstone Heights have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $67,763 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for Sandstone Heights over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Sandstone Heights's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Sandstone Heights's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2 across 2 facilities in Rice County, and 3.01 across Kansas. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Sandstone Heights's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Sandstone Heights's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
175509
Ownership type
Non profit - Other
Certified beds
36
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 20 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Mar 13, 20250625DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 2, 2025
Mar 13, 20250657DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 2, 2025
Mar 13, 20250689GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 21, 2025
Mar 13, 20250812DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 2, 2025
Mar 13, 20250851FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 2, 2025
Jan 16, 20240602JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 29, 2024
Jun 15, 20230557DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 20, 2023
Jun 15, 20230641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 20, 2023
Jun 15, 20230660DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 20, 2023
Jun 15, 20230661DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 20, 2023
Jun 15, 20230677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 20, 2023
Jun 15, 20230727FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 20, 2023
Jun 15, 20230761EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 20, 2023
Jun 15, 20230880FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 20, 2023
Jun 15, 20230921FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 20, 2023
Nov 4, 20210689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 10, 2021
Nov 4, 20210761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 10, 2021
Nov 4, 20210880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 10, 2021
Nov 4, 20210881EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 10, 2021
Nov 4, 20210882FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 10, 2021

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.