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LEGACY AT HERINGTON

2 E ASH STREET, HERINGTON, KS 67449
Score: 31 / 100

With a score of 31/100, Legacy At Herington 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 Legacy At Herington is near the national average, with 4.13 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 45 deficiencies at Legacy At Herington, including 2 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 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.13 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.77 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.53 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.83 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.50 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.67 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

45
Total Deficiencies
Oct 30, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 42 Moderate 🔴 2 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
    Oct 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Oct 30, 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.
    Oct 30, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Oct 30, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0623 Severity D
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including a
    Oct 30, 2024 · Resident Rights 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 8.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 25.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.5% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 21.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 21.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $29,273

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 31 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
45
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 30, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14