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Westy Community Care Home
105 N Highway 99, Westmoreland, KS 66549785457280140 certified beds · 29 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2021
Deficiencies
24
● 0● 21● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$19,406
2 fines
Last survey
2024-09-18
Standard
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-18 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-26 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-31 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-10 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-03-28 | Standard | 091 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-09-08 | Standard | 020 | 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.
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 2024-09-27Record 175471-20240918-F686
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 2024-09-27Record 175471-20240918-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 2024-09-27Record 175471-20240918-F757
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 2024-09-27Record 175471-20240918-F801
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-27Record 175471-20240918-F851
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-27Record 175471-20240918-F880
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-27Record 175471-20240918-F882
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-27Record 175471-20240918-F883
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-03-12Record 175471-20240226-F686
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-12Record 175471-20240226-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-01-25Record 175471-20240131-F689
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 2023-10-25Record 175471-20231010-F550
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-05-19Record 175471-20230328-F689
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-19Record 175471-20230328-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-19Record 175471-20230328-F610
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 2023-04-19Record 175471-20230328-F657
F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-19Record 175471-20230328-F660
F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-19Record 175471-20230328-F661
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-19Record 175471-20230328-F684
F727Have 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-19Record 175471-20230328-F727
F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-19Record 175471-20230328-F745
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-19Record 175471-20230328-F758
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-09-10Record 175471-20210908-F676
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-09-10Record 175471-20210908-F689
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-26 | Civil money penalty | $11,213 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-01-31 | Civil money penalty | $8,193 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.08
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.25
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 4.07 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.99
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 3.60 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover65%
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 48% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover38%
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 | 5.2% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 8.0% | 4.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 29.6% | 18.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.8% | 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 | 30.5% | 17.9% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 7.4% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 30.6% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifford, Michelle Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| Campbell, Michelle Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ebert, Clara Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fouts, Willa Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Frank, Charles Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heptig, Robert Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rifford, Michelle Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rifford, Michelle Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stalder, Robert Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Strifler, Sharon Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
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 Pottawatomie.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan - Wamego Wamego | 8.1 mi | 2024-05-16 | 0111 |
| Meadowlark Hills Manhattan | 14.2 mi | 2025-04-09 | 061 |
| Onaga Operator, LLC Onaga | 15.3 mi | 2026-04-30 | 284 |
| Via Christi Village Manhattan, Inc Manhattan | 15.4 mi | 2026-04-30 | 0106 |
| Stoneybrook Retirement Community Manhattan | 16.8 mi | 2026-05-14 | 1140 |
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 |