Diversicare of Chanute
530 W 14th Street, Chanute, KS 66720 · (620) 431-4940
For profit - Corporation · 77 certified beds
Diversicare of Chanute has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 4 citations (the Kansas average is 9.5). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $86,077 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 23, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.September 23, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.September 23, 2025 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.September 23, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.September 23, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 12 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 5, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 5, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.July 30, 2025 · F0576 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.July 30, 2025 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 25, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.June 25, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.June 25, 2024 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 25, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.June 25, 2024 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.March 21, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.March 21, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 26, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $72,680March 5, 2026
- Fine of $13,397December 26, 2023
- Medicare payment denial for 49 daysStarting April 3, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Kansas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.52 | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.63 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.62 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.27 | 2.70 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 60.4% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 77 |
| Average residents per day | 54.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Heritage Health Care Rehabilitation & Skilled Nurs Chanute · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Prairie Mission Retirement Village Saint Paul · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Arma Operator, LLC Arma · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Quaker Hill Manor Baxter Springs · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Medicalodges Columbus Columbus · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Diversicare of Chanute on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.