Nursing homeFAID #4632

Arma Operator

605 E MELVIN STREET, ARMA, KS, 66712

(620) 347-4103

45 licensed beds

CMS rates Arma Operator 4 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 50 citations across 8 inspections in the last three years, with $24,697 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Arma, KS 66712

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

175353

Care type

Nursing home

County

Crawford

Facility name

Arma Operator

Street address

605 E MELVIN STREET

City / state / ZIP

Arma, KS 66712

Phone

(620) 347-4103

About this facility — Arma Operator

Arma Operator is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Arma, Kansas. It is licensed for 45 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Kansas (52 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Arma and 296 skilled nursing facilities across Kansas. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Mission Health Communities, a group of 30 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Arma Operator 50 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $24,697 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Mission Health Communities

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Kansas Operator Llc

Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2015

Barres, Llc

Indirect owner — since 2015

Crino, Bryan

Indirect owner — since 2015

Feuer, Scott

Indirect owner — since 2015

Lindeman, Stuart

Indirect owner · Officer — since 2015

Mission Health Communities, Llc

Operational control — since 2015

Passero, Joseph

Indirect owner — since 2015

T and C Capital Assets, Llc

Indirect owner — since 2015

Windward Health Partners Llc

Indirect owner — since 2015

Yoakum, Jamie

Operational control — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

4 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1995-09-28

CMS overall rating

4 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

5 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$24,697 total

Last standard inspection

2026-07-28

Nurse staffing

3.7 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$285 per day (≈ $8,660/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

64% Medicaid · 12% Medicare · 24% private/other

Occupancy

92% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

8% below the KS median of $309/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-07-28Health inspection4 citations

F-0679

D · No harm found

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2026-08-26

F-0757

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2026-08-26

F-0851

C · No harm found

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Corrected 2026-08-26

F-0921

C · No harm found

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2026-08-26

2026-04-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-01-25

6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (45 citations)

2025-06-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-05-21

2024-12-23Health inspection1 citation

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-02-01

2023-03-21Health inspection9 citations

F-0558

D · No harm found

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-05-04

F-0585

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2023-05-04

F-0610

E · No harm found

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-05-04

F-0623

D · No harm found

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2023-05-04

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-05-04

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-05-04

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2023-05-04

F-0814

F · No harm foundFood safety

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2023-05-04

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-05-04

2026-07-28Fire-safety inspection8 citations

K-0291

E · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

K-0511

E · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

K-0761

D · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

2024-12-23Fire-safety inspection12 citations

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-01-28

K-0291

F · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-02-10

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-01-28

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-01-28

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-02-10

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-01-28

K-0372

F · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-01-28

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-01-28

K-0741

D · No harm found

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2025-01-28

K-0753

E · No harm found

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2025-01-28

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-01-28

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-01-28

2023-03-21Fire-safety inspection14 citations

K-0222

F · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0291

E · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0345

E · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0511

F · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0741

F · No harm found

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0753

E · No harm found

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-05-08

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-05-08

Federal penalties

2026-04-07Fine$10,628

2025-06-04Fine$14,069

Total fines$24,697

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 175353.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Kansas.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 45% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 53

Federal fines, 3 years

$24,697

More than 76% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.7

Higher than 35% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.0

Nursing staff turnover, annual

32%

Higher than 12% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 48%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Kansas average on 12 and worse on 4. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	8.7%	17.4%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	3.1%	4.8%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	2.7%	1.4%	0.7%	Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection	11.0%	2.8%	1.5%	Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms	4.9%	6.6%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.7%	4.2%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	92.9%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	14.9%	14.5%	12.7%	Near state average
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	18.4%	23.4%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	94.9%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	3.7%	4.4%	4.5%	Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	27.9%	21.6%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	6.8%	17.7%	15.4%	Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.28	1.69	1.81	Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.17	2.00	1.69	Near state average

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	77.1%	82.3%	Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.6%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	75.4%	80.1%	Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	23.0%	22.3%	23.4%	Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	24.2%	11.4%	11.8%	Worse than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

K-0291 3 inspections. Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
K-0321 3 inspections. Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K-0363 3 inspections. Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
K-0511 3 inspections. Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
K-0920 3 inspections. Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

What its owners also hold

Windward Health Partners Llc has an ownership stake on file at 34 nursing homes, averaging 2.9 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Barres, Llc has an ownership stake on file at 34 nursing homes, averaging 2.9 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
T and C Capital Assets, Llc has an ownership stake on file at 33 nursing homes, averaging 2.9 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Kansas Operator Llc has an ownership stake on file at 11 nursing homes, averaging 3.5 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.

Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Kansas

Licensing: Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
Adult Protective Services: 800-922-5330. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Girard Medical Center, about 9.0 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Cox Barton County Hospital, about 22 miles.
Mercy Hospital Columbus, about 27 miles.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Medicalodges Frontenac, Frontenac, about 6.3 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Pittsburg Care & Rehabilitation Center, Pittsburg, about 11 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Via Christi Village Pittsburg, Pittsburg, about 11 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Medicalodges Fort Scott, Fort Scott, about 20 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Truman Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Lamar, about 23 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.

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Last verified 2026-11-06

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