Onaga Operator, Llc
Onaga, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175220) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $42,578
Phone: (785) 889-4227 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Onaga Operator, LLC holds a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is also 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Onaga Operator, LLC reports total nurse staffing of 3.896 hours per resident per day, including 0.473 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $42,578.00 for Onaga Operator, LLC, and 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation appears in the CMS data provided for this facility.
About this facility
Onaga Operator, LLC is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Onaga, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. The facility is licensed for 45 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 27.7 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since April 1992.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Onaga Operator holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Total nurse staffing averages 3.896 hours per resident per day, including 0.473 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $42,578.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
Onaga Operator is part of the Mission Health Communities chain, which operates 30 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.8 across the chain — notably lower than this facility's individual 4-star rating. CMS data indicates no ownership change at this facility in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present 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?
Onaga Operator, LLC has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.896 hours per resident per day, including 0.473 RN hours per resident per day, with 33.3% nursing turnover and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $42,578.00 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 CMS data provided for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 45 certified beds and an average daily census of 27.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Mission Health Communities chain, which operates 30 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on April 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4 stars in each of the three component ratings and 4 stars overall.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 7858894227 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 7858894227 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, current record for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175220?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.