Onaga Operator, LLC
500 Western Street, Onaga, KS 66521 · (785) 889-4227
For profit - Limited Liability company · 45 certified beds
Onaga Operator, LLC has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 3 citations (the Kansas average is 9.5). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $42,578 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 30, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 30, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.April 30, 2026 · F0801 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.April 30, 2026 · F0851 · 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.July 28, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.March 13, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.December 7, 2023 · F0604 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 7, 2023 · F0609 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $16,149July 28, 2025
- Fine of $14,518March 13, 2024
- Fine of $11,911December 7, 2023
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 | 3.90 | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.47 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.27 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.15 | 2.70 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 33.3% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 45 |
| Average residents per day | 27.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Community Hospital Onaga LTCU Saint Marys · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan - Wamego Wamego · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Westy Community Care Home Westmoreland · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Onaga Operator, LLC on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.