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Diversicare of Council Grove

400 SUNSET DRIVE, COUNCIL GROVE, KS, 66846
(620) 767-5172
60 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
60
State license
N064001
CMS facility ID
175239
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Diversicare of Council Grove
Street address
400 SUNSET DRIVE
City / state / ZIP
Council Grove, KS 66846
Phone
(620) 767-5172
State license #
N064001

Diversicare of Council Grove is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Council Grove, Kansas. It is licensed for 60 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Kansas (52 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Council Grove 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 Diversicare of Council Grove 74 times across 10 inspections in the last three years; no federal fines are on record. 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 August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Diversicare Healthcare
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Administrator
Lauren Harper

Registered owners & officers

Diversicare Kansas Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2013
Advocat Finance, Llc
Indirect owner — since 2013
Bodie, Rebecca
Officer — since 2020
Dac Newcorp Inc
Indirect owner — since 2022
Diversicare Healthcare Services Llc
Indirect owner — since 1994
Diversicare Holding Company Llc
Indirect owner — since 2013
Diversicare Management Services Lp.
Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2013
Fischer, Brad
Managing employee · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Kellman, Franklin
Director — since 2024
Kohn, Brian
Director — since 2021
Nee, Stephen
Officer — since 2023
Ratner, Eran
Director · Officer — since 2021
Siegle, Lora
Managing employee · Additional disclosable party — since 2016
Weishaar, Matthew
Officer — since 2003

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
1 naming this facility · 14 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1993-04-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
10 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-07-08
Nurse staffing
3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$257 per day (≈ $7,810/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
73% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 23% private/other
Occupancy
59% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
17% below the KS median of $309/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
60
Licensed as
Nursing Facility
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 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2026-07-08Health inspection10 citations
F-0628
D · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F-0636
E · No harm found
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0759
E · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F-0882
F · No harm found
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F-0887
E · No harm found
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
F-0947
F · No harm found
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
2025-07-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-07-30
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-07-30
F-0684
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-30
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-30
F-0925
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2025-07-30
6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (59 citations)
2025-06-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0627
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-06-18
2024-08-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered10 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 2024-10-03
F-0558
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-10-03
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-10-03
F-0657
E · 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 2024-10-03
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 2024-10-03
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 2024-10-03
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-10-03
F-0732
C · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-10-03
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-10-03
F-0851
F · No harm found
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2024-10-03
2022-12-05Health inspection7 citations
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2023-01-11
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-01-11
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 2023-01-11
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-01-11
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 2023-01-11
F-0868
F · No harm found
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2023-01-11
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-01-11
2024-08-28Fire-safety inspection15 citations
K-0211
F · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-11-15
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 2024-11-15
K-0293
F · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-11-15
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-11-15
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-10-31
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-11-15
K-0363
F · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-11-15
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-11-15
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-11-15
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-11-15
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-11-15
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-11-15
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-11-15
K-0920
F · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-11-15
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-11-15
2022-12-05Fire-safety inspection9 citations
K-0161
E · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-01-27
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.
Corrected 2023-01-27
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-01-27
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-01-27
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-01-27
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-01-27
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-01-27
K-0920
F · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-01-27
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-01-27
2021-03-02Fire-safety inspection17 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2021-05-25
E-0013
F · No harm found
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2021-05-25
E-0029
F · No harm found
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2021-05-25
E-0030
F · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2021-05-25
E-0031
F · No harm found
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2021-05-25
K-0293
F · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2021-05-25
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.
Corrected 2021-05-25
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2021-05-25
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-05-25
K-0355
F · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2021-05-25
K-0362
E · No harm found
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2021-05-25
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-05-25
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2021-05-25
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2021-05-25
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2021-05-25
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-05-25
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2021-05-25
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 175239.
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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
Pulled when a report is ordered
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pacer.uscourts.gov
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