Eureka Nursing Center
1020 N School Street, Eureka, KS 67045 · (620) 583-7418
For profit - Corporation · 65 certified beds
Eureka Nursing Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 11 citations (the Kansas average is 9.5). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $23,865 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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 April 15, 2026 found 11 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.April 15, 2026 · F0812 · 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.April 15, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.April 15, 2026 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.April 15, 2026 · F0583 · 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.April 15, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedApril 15, 2026 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 15, 2026 · F0656 · 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.April 15, 2026 · F0677 · 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.April 15, 2026 · F0689 · 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.April 15, 2026 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.April 15, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 5, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.November 5, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.July 11, 2024 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.July 11, 2024 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $7,485November 5, 2024
- Fine of $8,190July 11, 2024
- Fine of $8,190July 11, 2024
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 | 3.94 | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.30 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.92 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.72 | 2.70 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 50.9% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 65 |
| Average residents per day | 47.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Life Care Center of Andover Andover · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Anthony Community Care Center Anthony · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor Arkansas City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Medicalodges Arkansas City Arkansas City · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Attica Long Term Care Facility Attica · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Eureka Nursing Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.