Kansas Soldiers Home
Fort Dodge, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175513) · 56 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (620) 227-2121 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kansas Soldiers Home has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, while its staffing rating is a strong 5 stars.
Kansas Soldiers Home reports total nurse staffing of 6.58 hours per resident per day, including 1.35 RN hours per resident per day, earning a 5-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.6% annually.
Kansas Soldiers Home has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials, according to CMS data. There is no indication in the CMS data of an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Kansas Soldiers Home is a state government-owned nursing facility in Fort Dodge, Ford County, Kansas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 17, 2009. The facility maintains 56 certified beds with an average daily census of 46.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kansas Soldiers Home holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a Health Inspection rating of 2 stars, a Quality Measures rating of 3 stars, and a Staffing rating of 5 stars — the highest possible staffing score.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 6.58 hours per resident per day, including 1.35 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.6% annually.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials have been imposed. There is no indication in the CMS data that the facility carries an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain. Families should consult Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current inspection details and any updates beyond this data vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kansas Soldiers Home 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?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.58 hours per resident per day, including 1.35 RN hours per resident per day, with staff turnover at 27.6% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no 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 Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Kansas Soldiers Home has 56 certified beds with an average daily census of 46.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the State of Kansas (government-owned); the data does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 17, 2009.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (2 stars here), Quality Measures (3 stars), Staffing (5 stars), and an Overall rating combining these factors (3 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6202272121 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6202272121 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175513?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.