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FOWLER RESIDENTIAL CARE

401 E 6TH, FOWLER, KS 67844
Score: 70 / 100

With a score of 70/100 and a B grade, Fowler Residential Care is a well-regarded option in Fowler, Kansas. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 68th percentile statewide.

Fowler Residential Care provides above-average staffing with 5.00 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 9 deficiencies at Fowler Residential Care, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.00 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.72 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.38 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.91 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.21 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.63 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

9
Total Deficiencies
Feb 25, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 7 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Feb 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0582 Severity E
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    Feb 25, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Apr 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0919 Severity E
    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
    May 9, 2023 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    May 9, 2023 · 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 13.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 10.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 26.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 26.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 19.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $8,021

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 70 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 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
Government - Hospital district
Certified Beds
20
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 25, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2