Downs Care and Rehab
1218 Kansas Street, Downs, KS 67437 · (785) 454-3321
For profit - Limited Liability company · 45 certified beds
Downs Care and Rehab has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 6 citations (the Kansas average is 9.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 24, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 24, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 24, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 24, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.June 24, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.June 24, 2026 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.June 24, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.79 | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.02 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.46 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.31 | 2.70 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.1% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 45 |
| Average residents per day | 36.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Parkview Health and Rehabilitation Center Osborne · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Memorial Hospital LTCU (Village Manor) Abilene · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems LTCU Beloit · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Hilltop Lodge Health and Rehabilitation Center Beloit · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Chapman Valley Manor Chapman · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Downs Care and Rehab on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.