F W Huston Medical Center
Winchester, KS · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 17E294) · 38 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (913) 774-4340 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives F W Huston Medical Center an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
F W Huston Medical Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.9%.
F W Huston Medical Center has no federal fines on record and 0 payment denials according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus program flag is present in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
F W Huston Medical Center is a Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Winchester, Jefferson County, Kansas. The facility is licensed for 38 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 36.8 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since March 31, 1974, and operates under non-profit corporation ownership. There is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls at the Kansas state average of 3.11. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 3.72 per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is reported at 48.9%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility — no federal fines on record. There are also 0 payment denials on record.
No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is indicated in the data provided for this facility, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
Families evaluating this facility should independently confirm current ratings, staffing figures, and inspection results directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is listed as a Medicaid provider type in CMS data.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 48.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
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?
The facility has 38 certified beds and an average daily census of 36.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 31, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (3 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (4 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care and performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 9137774340 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not available in the provided data; contact the facility at 9137774340 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/17E294?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.