Garden Valley Retirement Village
CMS rates Garden Valley Retirement Village 5 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 35 citations across 7 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Garden Valley Retirement Village
Garden Valley Retirement Village is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Garden City, Kansas. It is licensed for 62 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Kansas (52 beds).
It is one of 6 senior care facilities in Garden City 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 Garden Valley Retirement Village 35 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; 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 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
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- K-0712 3 inspections. Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-0920 3 inspections. Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- K-0345 2 inspections. Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- K-0353 2 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-0923 2 inspections. Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F-0641 2 inspections. Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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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
- St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City, about 0.5 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Kearny County Hospital, about 21 miles.
- Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital, about 38 miles.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Ranch House Senior Living, Garden City, about 2.0 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Kearny County Hospital Assisted Living, Lakin, about 21 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- The Shepherd's Center, Cimarron, about 30 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Bethel Home, Montezuma, about 35 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Western Prairie Senior Living, Ulysses, about 38 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
