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Wathena Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

2112 HIGHWAY 36, WATHENA, KS, 66090

(785) 989-3141

60 licensed beds

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections3/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

2112 Highway 36

Wathena, KS 66090

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

60

State license

N022001

CMS facility ID

175216

Care type

Nursing home

Facility name

Wathena Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Legal entity

Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Street address

2112 HIGHWAY 36

City / state / ZIP

Wathena, KS 66090

Phone

(785) 989-3141

State license #

N022001

About this facility — Wathena Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Wathena Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Wathena, 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 Wathena 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 Wathena Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 55 times across 6 inspections in the last three years, including 3 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 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.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Recover-care Healthcare

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Administrator

David Young

Registered owners & officers

Bk 5 Hud Facilities Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Gaul, Bradley

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Kansas Snf Holdings Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Mad Family Holdings Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Mrc Snf Management Llc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017

Mrcmm Llc

Direct owner — since 2025

Natr Trust

Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Rarmna Holdings Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Ratr Trust

Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Rnr Holdings Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Wetr Trust

Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Young, David

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

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

Licensed / certified since

1992-01-31

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

6 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2024-09-25

Nurse staffing

3.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$345 per day (≈ $10,490/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

52% Medicaid · 18% Medicare · 30% private/other

Occupancy

71% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

12% above 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.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2024-09-25Health inspection6 citations

F-0625

D · No harm found

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2024-11-01

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 2024-11-01

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 2024-11-01

F-0838

F · No harm found

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected 2024-11-01

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-01

F-0945

F · No harm found

Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

Corrected 2024-11-01

2023-04-26Health inspection13 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 2023-06-04

F-0576

C · No harm found

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Corrected 2023-06-04

F-0580

D · No harm found

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-06-04

F-0582

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-06-04

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 2023-06-04

F-0679

E · No harm found

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2023-06-04

F-0686

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-06-04

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 2023-06-04

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 2023-06-04

F-0692

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-06-04

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-06-04

F-0757

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-06-04

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 2023-06-04

4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (36 citations)

2021-10-20Health inspection7 citations

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 2021-11-23

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2021-11-23

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 2021-11-23

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 2021-11-23

F-0757

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2021-11-23

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 2021-11-23

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-11-23

2024-09-25Fire-safety inspection10 citations

K-0161

F · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2024-11-18

K-0291

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-12-11

K-0345

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-12-16

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-12-11

K-0363

F · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-12-11

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-12-11

K-0761

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-12-11

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-12-11

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-12-11

K-0923

F · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-12-11

2023-04-26Fire-safety inspection6 citations

E-0018

F · No harm found

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Corrected 2023-06-20

E-0026

F · No harm found

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2023-06-20

K-0291

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-06-20

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-06-20

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-06-20

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-06-20

2021-10-20Fire-safety inspection13 citations

E-0004

F · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2021-12-01

E-0009

F · No harm found

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Corrected 2021-12-01

E-0025

F · No harm found

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

Corrected 2021-12-01

E-0037

F · No harm found

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2021-12-01

K-0211

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2021-12-01

K-0222

E · 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 2021-12-01

K-0291

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2021-12-01

K-0345

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2021-12-01

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-12-01

K-0355

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2021-12-01

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2021-12-01

K-0761

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2021-12-01

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2021-12-01

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 175216.

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CMS Nursing Home Compare

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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