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DAWSON PLACE

208 W PROUT STREET, HILL CITY, KS 67642
Score: 48 / 100

CMS data shows Dawson Place earning a D grade with a score of 48/100, placing it below most facilities in Kansas. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Dawson Place is near the national average, with 3.47 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 35 deficiencies at Dawson Place. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

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 3.47 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.32 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.54 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.11 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.54 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

35
Total Deficiencies
Oct 21, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 32 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0725 Severity F
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Oct 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • 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 21, 2025 · 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 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Oct 21, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0605 Severity D
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    Oct 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 4.3% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 8.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 6.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 3.1% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 21.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 11.1% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 18.4% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 48 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)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Other
Certified Beds
36
Provider Type
Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9