KANSAS SOLDIERS HOME

200 CUSTER, UNIT 98, FORT DODGE, KS 67801 · CCN 175513 · 56 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall3 of 5CMS inspections2 of 5CMS staffing5 of 5CMS quality3 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 1 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

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Serious inspection findings

2025-08-07 — 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

4.31

state median 3.05

Weekend staffing gap

−10%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −6%

RN hours / resident / day

1.14

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

13%

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

28%

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

CMS records no penalties for this facility.

Ownership

Ownership type: Government - State.

Full citation history

By severity: No harm, potential for minimal harm: 1 · Actual harm: 1 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 23

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2025-08-07	F0552	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0604	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0605	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0730	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0756	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0759	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0814	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2025-08-07	F0881	Infection Control Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2023-09-06	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-06	F0582	Resident Rights Deficiencies	C	not recorded
2023-09-06	F0636	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-06	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-06	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-06	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-06	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-06	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2023-09-06	F0917	Environmental Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-12-16	F0640	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-12-16	F0756	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-12-16	F0758	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-12-16	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	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 “KANSAS SOLDIERS HOME, FORT DODGE” at medicare.gov/care-compare.