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Tallgrass Healthcare Campus

1417 W ASH ST, JUNCTION CITY, KS, 66441

(785) 762-2162

100 licensed beds

CMS rates Tallgrass Healthcare Campus 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 39 citations across 8 inspections in the last three years, with $13,995 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections3/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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1417 W Ash St

Junction City, KS 66441

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Bed capacity

100

State license

N031003

CMS facility ID

175126

Care type

Nursing home

Facility name

Tallgrass Healthcare Campus

Legal entity

Tallgrass Healthcare Campus

Street address

1417 W ASH ST

City / state / ZIP

Junction City, KS 66441

Phone

(785) 762-2162

State license #

N031003

About this facility — Tallgrass Healthcare Campus

Tallgrass Healthcare Campus is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Junction City, Kansas. It is licensed for 100 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Kansas (52 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Junction 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.

It is listed as part of Ajc Healthcare, a group of 16 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Tallgrass Healthcare Campus 39 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $13,995 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

Operator / owner

Aaron Chesley

Parent company

Ajc Healthcare

Ownership type

For profit - Partnership

Administrator

Eric Martinez

Registered owners & officers

Ajc Healthcare Llc

Indirect owner — since 2025

Centerpoint Hc Llc

Direct owner — since 2025

Chesley, Aaron

Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2025

Gamett, James

Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2025

Jbg Partners Llc

Indirect owner — since 2025

Martinez, Eric

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2026

Schmidt, Alisa

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2026

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1981-03-01

CMS overall rating

2 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

11 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$13,995 total

Last standard inspection

2025-08-06

Nurse staffing

4.2 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$368 per day (≈ $11,190/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

62% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 31% private/other

Occupancy

64% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

19% above the KS median of $309/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

100

Licensed as

Nursing Facility<BR> Residential Health Care Facility

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · 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.

2026-06-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2026-07-27

2025-11-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

K · 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 2025-11-14

6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (37 citations)

2025-08-06Health inspection9 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.

Corrected 2025-08-25

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 2025-08-25

F-0692

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-08-25

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-08-25

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 2025-08-25

F-0757

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-08-25

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 2025-08-25

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 2025-08-25

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-08-25

2023-11-20Health inspection4 citations

F-0582

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-11-29

F-0790

D · No harm found

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Corrected 2023-11-29

F-0812

E · 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 2023-11-29

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-11-29

2022-05-04Health inspection5 citations

F-0677

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2022-05-16

F-0757

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2022-05-16

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-05-16

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2022-05-16

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 2022-05-16

2025-08-06Fire-safety inspection7 citations

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-09-26

K-0345

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-09-26

K-0374

D · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2025-09-26

K-0511

F · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-09-26

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-09-26

K-0920

F · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-09-26

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-09-26

2023-11-20Fire-safety inspection7 citations

K-0211

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-21

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-12-21

K-0345

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-21

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-12-21

K-0355

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-21

K-0511

E · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-12-21

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-12-21

2022-05-04Fire-safety inspection5 citations

K-0211

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2022-06-14

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-06-14

K-0354

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2022-06-14

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-06-14

K-0920

F · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-06-14

Federal penalties

2025-11-13Fine$13,995

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 175126.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Kansas.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 25% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 53

Federal fines, 3 years

$13,995

More than 60% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

4.2

Higher than 60% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.0

Nursing staff turnover, annual

49%

Higher than 55% 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 16 and worse on 2. 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	18.0%	17.4%	13.5%	Near state average
Lose too much weight	5.3%	4.8%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	2.2%	2.8%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	3.4%	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	1.7%	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	9.0%	14.5%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	12.6%	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	6.0%	4.4%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	19.4%	21.6%	18.3%	Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	10.7%	17.7%	15.4%	Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.77	1.69	1.81	Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.29	2.00	1.69	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.1%	77.1%	82.3%	Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.8%	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	15.4%	22.3%	23.4%	Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	9.2%	11.4%	11.8%	Better 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-0920 3 inspections. Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
F-0757 2 inspections. Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F-0761 2 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.
F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
K-0324 2 inspections. Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
K-0345 2 inspections. Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

What its owners also hold

Ajc Healthcare Llc has an ownership stake on file at 3 nursing homes, averaging 2 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

Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills, Llc, about 0.2 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Irwin Ach (ft Riley), about 6.8 miles.
Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc, about 19 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.

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

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Chapman Valley Manor, Chapman, about 9.2 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Enterprise Estates Nuring Center, Enterprise, about 16 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Wakefield Care & Rehabilitation Center, Wakefield, about 16 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Stoneybrook Retirement Community, Manhattan, about 18 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Via Christi Village Manhattan, Manhattan, about 19 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

3.825 ratings on Google

★★★★★Katherine Sullivan · 2025-11-14 · via Google
“My mother has been in assisted living here for almost three years, after moving her from assisted living in Abilene. Moving her here has made a huge difference in her well-being, mentally, physically and emotionally. Her being better improved my own stress in trying to care for her as she is happier and they encourage her to be active and engaged. Although the last place was newer, moving her h…”

★★★★★Myra · 2026-07-21 · via Google
“We have church service there on Sundays and visit with everyone. Clean place,friendly. Everyone likes to get a visitor.”

★★★★★Denise Foust · 2025-11-13 · via Google
“Our Mother and Father was residents of the assisted living area. The care that they had was excellent. The meals were excellent and varied as per our parents comments. The providers had a personal touch and became friends to our parents. Anyone that is considering this facility will be extremely happy.Graham and Denise Foust”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Original records

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CMS Nursing Home Compare

data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog

Last verified 2026-11-06

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Federal NPI Registry (NPPES)

NPI 1548143092

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