FLINT HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

1620 WHEELER STREET, EMPORIA, KS 66801 · CCN 175280 · 50 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall4 of 5CMS inspections3 of 5CMS staffing2 of 5CMS quality5 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 2 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

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Serious inspection findings

2025-07-01 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0697, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

2024-02-27 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

2.56

state median 3.05

Weekend staffing gap

−6%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −6%

RN hours / resident / day

0.35

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

49%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

2 enforcement action(s), totaling $37,560 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-07-01	Fine	$22,048
2023-08-07	Fine	$15,512

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the RECOVER-CARE HEALTHCARE chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

HOPE SPRINGS CARE CENTER (MONTROSE, CO) — CMS overall2 of 5
MERRIAM GARDENS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER (MERRIAM, KS) — CMS overall2 of 5
MEADOWBROOK REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (GARDNER, KS) — CMS overall1 of 5
PINNACLE PARK NURSING & REHAB CENTER (SALINA, KS) — CMS overall5 of 5
KENWOOD VIEW HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (SALINA, KS) — CMS overall1 of 5
WATHENA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER (WATHENA, KS) — CMS overall3 of 5
LOUISBURG HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (LOUISBURG, KS) — CMS overall2 of 5
BELLEVILLE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (BELLEVILLE, KS) — CMS overall2 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: No harm, potential for minimal harm: 2 · Actual harm: 2 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 27

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2025-07-01	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-07-01	F0628	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-07-01	F0641	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-07-01	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-07-01	F0678	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-07-01	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-07-01	F0697	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2025-07-01	F0757	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-07-01	F0851	Administration Deficiencies	C	not recorded
2025-07-01	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-06-25	F0741	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-06-25	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2024-02-27	F0676	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-02-27	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-02-27	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-02-27	F0725	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2023-08-17	F0641	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-17	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-17	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-17	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-17	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-17	F0730	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-17	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2023-08-17	F0883	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2021-12-02	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-12-02	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-12-02	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2021-12-02	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-12-02	F0732	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	C	not recorded
2021-12-02	F0758	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-12-02	F0881	Infection Control Deficiencies	F	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “FLINT HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER, EMPORIA” at medicare.gov/care-compare.