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Sandstone Heights

Average3-Star CMS Rating

440 STATE STREET, Little River, KS 67457

36 Beds
Medicare Since 2008

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440 STATE STREET
Little River, KS 67457

About Sandstone Heights

Nursing home overview and details

Sandstone Heights is an nursing home in Little River, KS, serving Rice County and the surrounding community. The facility has 36 certified beds with an average daily census of 27.4 residents.

Sandstone Heights has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2008, bringing 18 years of experience in long-term care.

The facility holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Little River, KS, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating3/5 Stars
Certified Beds36
Avg. Residents/Day27.4
OwnershipNon profit - Other
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyRice
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Sandstone Heights has received a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. This composite rating helps families compare nursing homes when evaluating care options.

Health Inspection

Below Average

Quality Measures

Average

Staffing

Excellent

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Sandstone Heights provides 3.83 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.96 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 52.6%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 30.0%. Weekend staffing averages 3.54 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.96
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.83
Total Nurse Turnover Rate52.6%
RN Turnover Rate30.0%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.54

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Sandstone Heights has received 2 fines totaling $67,763, and has 3 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Fines2 ($67,763)
Total Penalties3

Doctors at Sandstone Heights

2 affiliated physicians

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About Sandstone Heights

What is the CMS rating for Sandstone Heights?

Sandstone Heights has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Sandstone Heights have?

Sandstone Heights has 36 certified beds with an average daily census of 27.4 residents.

What type of facility is Sandstone Heights?

Sandstone Heights is a non profit - other nursing home serving Rice County in Little River, KS.

How many doctors practice at Sandstone Heights?

2 physicians are affiliated with Sandstone Heights. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Sandstone Heights have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Sandstone Heights has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·