Ness County Hospital Ltcu Dba Cedar Village
Ness City, KS · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 17E625) · 30 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (785) 798-2291 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cedar Village 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 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Cedar Village reports total nurse hours of 5.67 per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.8%.
Cedar Village has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the available data.
About this facility
Cedar Village (Ness County Hospital LTCU) is a Medicaid-certified nursing home in Ness City, Kansas, operated under non-profit ownership. The facility is certified for 30 beds and reports an average of 23 residents, indicating a small, community-scale operation. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since October 8, 2004.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cedar Village holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Kansas state average of 3.11. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 5 stars. These four component ratings should each be considered separately, since they measure different aspects of care: inspections, self-reported quality outcomes, and staffing levels.
Staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 5.67, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.8%. CMS's 5-star staffing rating reflects these reported hours relative to resident needs.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the provided data. No chain affiliation or recent ownership change is indicated in the data supplied.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cedar Village 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 provider type listed is Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 5.67 per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is 47.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Cedar Village is certified for 30 beds and reports an average of 23 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated under non-profit ownership; no chain affiliation is noted in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 8, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (3 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (1 star), and staffing (5 stars) — each reflecting a different aspect of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7857982291 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7857982291 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/17E625?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.