Downs Care And Rehab
Downs, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175201) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (785) 454-3321 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Downs Care And Rehab has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Downs Care And Rehab reports 3.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, including about 1.02 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.1%.
Downs Care And Rehab has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Downs Care And Rehab is a 45-certified-bed nursing home in Downs, Osborne County, Kansas, with an average of 36.7 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on 1991-02-01.
According to CMS Care Compare, Downs Care And Rehab holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, quality measure rating of 3, and staffing rating of 5.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.78794 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.01853 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is present in the data provided for this facility.
Downs Care And Rehab is part of the Mission Health Communities chain, which operates 30 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 2.8, notably below this facility's own overall rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Downs Care And Rehab has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.78794 hours per resident per day, including 1.01853 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5; nursing turnover is 35.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Downs Care And Rehab has 45 certified beds and an average of 36.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Mission Health Communities chain, which operates 30 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 2.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on 1991-02-01.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars here), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (3 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7854543321 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset provided; contact the facility at 7854543321 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the facility's official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175201?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.