Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
HERITAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER
CHANUTE, KS · 60 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 6, 2025
CMS Certification Number 175249 · first certified April 1993
Ownership
Operated by AMERICARE SENIOR LIVING · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within KS
15 citations — more than 9% of the 296 certified nursing homes in KS. Compared within KS rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 6 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens March 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2025. Facilities in KS are typically surveyed 20–22 months after the last one (median 21), measured over 298 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 15 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in KS, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the KS figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 15 |
| Median facility in KS | 27 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 24, 2022 | 2 |
| December 14, 2023 | 7 |
| August 6, 2025 | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | 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. | 2 | 2025-08-06 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2025-08-06 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2025-08-06 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2023-12-14 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2025-08-06 |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | 1 | 2025-08-06 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2022-03-24 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2023-12-14 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 6
- Egress Deficiencies 3
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 6 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
August 6, 2025 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | 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. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 6, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 6, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 6, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 6, 2025) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 6, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 6, 2025) |
December 14, 2023 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | 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. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 16, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 16, 2024) |
| K-0346 | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 16, 2024) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 16, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 16, 2024) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 16, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 16, 2024) |
March 24, 2022 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2022) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.