Nursing homeActive
Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
2112 Highway 36, Wathena, KS 66090785989314160 certified beds · 36 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2021
Deficiencies
26
● 1● 25● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2024-09-25
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 3
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-25 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-04-26 | Standard | 1120 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-10-20 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 175216-20240925-F625
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 175216-20240925-F801
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 175216-20240925-F812
F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 175216-20240925-F838
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 175216-20240925-F880
F945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 175216-20240925-F945
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-04Record 175216-20230426-F550
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-04Record 175216-20230426-F580
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-04Record 175216-20230426-F582
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-04Record 175216-20230426-F657
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-04Record 175216-20230426-F679
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-04Record 175216-20230426-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-04Record 175216-20230426-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-04Record 175216-20230426-F690
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-04Record 175216-20230426-F692
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-04Record 175216-20230426-F695
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-04Record 175216-20230426-F757
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-04Record 175216-20230426-F761
F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-04Record 175216-20230426-F576
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-23Record 175216-20211020-F623
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-23Record 175216-20211020-F641
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-23Record 175216-20211020-F755
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-23Record 175216-20211020-F756
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-23Record 175216-20211020-F757
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-23Record 175216-20211020-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-23Record 175216-20211020-F880
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.55
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.45
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 4.07 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.11
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 3.60 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover36%
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 48% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover57%
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Kansas | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 6.0% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.0% | 4.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 11.1% | 18.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 20.7% | 17.9% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 9.0% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 11.0% | 23.2% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaul, Bradley Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mrc SNF Management LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Young, David Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bk 5 Hud Facilities LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gaul, Bradley Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kansas SNF Holdings LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mad Family Holdings LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mrc SNF Management LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mrcmm LLC Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Natr Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rarmna Holdings LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ratr Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rnr Holdings LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wetr Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Young, David Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Recover-Care Healthcare — 27 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Kansas.
No county cost figures on file for Doniphan.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Chateau Saint Joseph | 5.8 mi | 2025-09-11 | 0250 |
| Advanced Care Of St Joseph Saint Joseph | 6.5 mi | 2025-11-20 | 2401 |
| St Joseph Manor Health & Rehabilitation Saint Joseph | 8.2 mi | 2026-06-25 | 0276 |
| Carriage Square Rehab And Healthcare Center Saint Joseph | 8.8 mi | 2026-06-04 | 1222 |
| Living Community Of St Joseph Saint Joseph | 9.9 mi | 2026-04-09 | 091 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |