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Azria Health Great Bend

1560 K 96 HWY, GREAT BEND, KS, 67530

(620) 792-2448

85 licensed beds

CMS rates Azria Health Great Bend 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 61 citations across 10 inspections in the last three years, with $59,830 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

175291

Care type

Nursing home

County

Barton

Facility name

Azria Health Great Bend

Street address

1560 K 96 HWY

City / state / ZIP

Great Bend, KS 67530

Phone

(620) 792-2448

About this facility — Azria Health Great Bend

Azria Health Great Bend is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Great Bend, Kansas. It is licensed for 85 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Kansas (52 beds).

It is one of 10 senior care facilities in Great Bend and 296 skilled nursing facilities across Kansas. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Azria Health Great Bend 61 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $59,830 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

Azria Health

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Azg Opco Holdings Llc

Direct owner · Operational control — 100% stake — since 2021

Azria Ventures Llc

Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2021

Hornung, Steven

Indirect owner · Officer · Operational control — since 2021

Kaminer, Aaron

Indirect owner · Officer · Operational control — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

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

Licensed / certified since

1994-04-01

CMS overall rating

2 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

13 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$59,830 total

Last standard inspection

2025-07-29

Nurse staffing

3.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$334 per day (≈ $10,150/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

64% Medicaid · 11% Medicare · 25% private/other

Occupancy

74% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

8% above 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.

2025-07-29Health inspection13 citations

F-0605

D · No harm found

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-09-03

F-0610

D · No harm found

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-09-03

F-0628

D · No harm found

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-09-03

F-0677

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-09-03

F-0688

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2025-09-03

F-0689

J · Immediate jeopardy

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

Corrected 2025-07-25

F-0757

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-09-03

F-0760

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-09-03

F-0761

E · No harm found

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2025-09-03

F-0801

F · No harm foundFood safety

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.

Corrected 2025-09-03

F-0849

D · No harm found

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected 2025-09-03

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 2025-09-03

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-09-03

2025-05-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0686

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-05-23

8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (47 citations)

2024-06-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-06-13

2024-01-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0760

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2023-12-21

2023-11-07Health inspection5 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-12-22

F-0620

C · No harm found

Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

Corrected 2023-12-22

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 2023-12-22

F-0761

E · No harm found

Corrected 2023-12-22

F-0803

F · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2023-12-22

2022-04-05Health inspection12 citations

F-0582

E · No harm found

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2022-05-02

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2022-05-02

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2022-05-02

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2022-05-02

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 2022-05-02

F-0692

D · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2022-05-02

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2022-05-02

F-0756

D · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2022-05-02

F-0757

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2022-05-02

F-0758

D · No harm found

Implement 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.

Corrected 2022-05-02

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2022-05-02

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-05-02

2026-06-25Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

K-0222

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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 2026-06-26

2023-11-07Fire-safety inspection8 citations

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-01-18

K-0345

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-01-18

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-01-18

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-12-15

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-01-18

K-0741

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-01-18

K-0761

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-01-18

K-0920

F · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-01-18

2022-04-05Fire-safety inspection14 citations

K-0222

L · Immediate jeopardy

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 2022-06-06

K-0291

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2022-06-06

K-0293

E · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2022-06-06

K-0321

F · 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 2022-06-06

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-06-06

K-0325

F · No harm found

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2022-06-06

K-0345

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2022-06-06

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-06-06

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-06-06

K-0372

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2022-06-06

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2022-05-10

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-06-06

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-06-06

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-06-06

2020-11-24Fire-safety inspection5 citations

K-0291

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2021-01-27

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2021-01-27

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-01-27

K-0761

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2021-01-27

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2021-01-27

Federal penalties

2025-07-29Fine$17,345

2025-05-07Fine$17,732

2024-06-17Fine$9,315

2023-11-07Fine$15,438

Total fines$59,830

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 175291.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Kansas.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 65% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 53

Federal fines, 3 years

$59,830

More than 90% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.9

Higher than 48% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.0

Nursing staff turnover, annual

49%

Higher than 53% 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 10 and worse on 6. 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	16.1%	17.4%	13.5%	Near state average
Lose too much weight	3.2%	4.8%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	3.0%	1.4%	0.7%	Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection	4.5%	2.8%	1.5%	Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms	3.8%	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	3.8%	4.2%	3.2%	Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	92.9%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	20.1%	14.5%	12.7%	Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	19.0%	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	5.7%	4.4%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	12.8%	21.6%	18.3%	Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	9.2%	17.7%	15.4%	Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.46	1.69	1.81	Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.85	2.00	1.69	Worse than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	96.5%	77.1%	82.3%	Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.9%	1.6%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	96.4%	75.4%	80.1%	Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	24.5%	22.3%	23.4%	Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	23.3%	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.

F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0761 3 inspections. Ensure 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.
K-0324 3 inspections. Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K-0222 2 inspections. 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.
F-0757 2 inspections. Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

What its owners also hold

Azria Ventures Llc has an ownership stake on file at 3 nursing homes, averaging 1.7 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

University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus, about 1.2 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Clara Barton Hospital, about 11 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Ellinwood District Hospital, about 11 miles.

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

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Medicalodges Great Bend, Great Bend, about 2.1 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Diversicare of Larned, Larned, about 22 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Leisure Homestead At Stafford, Stafford, about 30 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, about 30 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Sterling Village, Sterling, about 33 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

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Last verified 2026-11-06

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