Sandstone Heights
Little River, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175509) · 36 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $67,763 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (620) 897-6266 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sandstone Heights has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Sandstone Heights reports total nurse staffing of 4.18 hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.8%.
Sandstone Heights has 2 federal fines on record totaling $67,763.00, plus 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Sandstone Heights is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Little River, Kansas (Rice County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 2008. The facility is licensed for 36 beds and reports an average of 25.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sandstone Heights holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.18 per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $67,763.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS data show no ownership change at Sandstone Heights in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should weigh the below-average overall and quality measure ratings against the higher staffing rating and review the full inspection history directly. 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?
Sandstone Heights has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Sandstone Heights is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.18 hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 58.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $67,763.00 and 1 payment denial.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sandstone Heights is certified for 36 beds and reports an average of 25.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated under a non-profit (other) ownership structure; no chain affiliation is noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 1, 2008.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Sandstone Heights scores 1, 2, 4, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 620-897-6266 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 620-897-6266 to arrange a visit and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175509?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.