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WESTY COMMUNITY CARE HOME

105 N HIGHWAY 99, WESTMORELAND, KS 66549
Score: 37 / 100

With a score of 37/100, Westy Community Care Home ranks in the bottom tier of Kansas nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Westy Community Care Home is near the national average, with 4.10 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 24 deficiencies at Westy Community Care Home, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qu.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.10 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.79 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.33 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.97 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.73 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.66 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

24
Total Deficiencies
Sep 17, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 23 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0801 Severity F
    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qu
    Sep 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Sep 17, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0882 Severity F
    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
    Sep 17, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0883 Severity E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    Sep 17, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Sep 17, 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 5.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 34.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 26.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $19,406

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 37 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
40
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 17, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8