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MCCRITE PLAZA HEALTH CENTER

1610 SW 37TH STREET, TOPEKA, KS 66611
Score: 86 / 100

Among nursing homes in Kansas, Mccrite Plaza Health Center stands out with an A grade and a score of 86 out of 100. It ranks in the 87th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Mccrite Plaza Health Center provides above-average staffing with 5.12 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 18 deficiencies at Mccrite Plaza Health Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.12 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.82 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.79 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.50 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.74 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.53 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

18
Total Deficiencies
Jan 28, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 17 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0941 Severity E
    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
    Aug 6, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0942 Severity E
    Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
    Aug 6, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Aug 6, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Aug 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.0% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 9.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 3.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 33.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $9,113

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 86 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
80
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 6, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5