Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
KANSAS SOLDIERS HOME
FORT DODGE, KS · 56 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 7, 2025
CMS Certification Number 175513 · first certified September 2009
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Government - State
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 5 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 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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3 inspection-and-testing tags have 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 |
|---|---|
| December 16, 2021 | 2 |
| September 6, 2023 | 8 |
| August 7, 2025 | 5 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2025-08-07 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2025-08-07 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2025-08-07 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 2 | 2025-08-07 |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | 1 | 2021-12-16 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2023-09-06 |
| K-0753 | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | 1 | 2023-09-06 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2023-09-06 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 6
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 4
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Services Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 6 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 4 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
August 7, 2025 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 19, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 19, 2025) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 18, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 19, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 19, 2025) |
September 6, 2023 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 30, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 30, 2023) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 30, 2023) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 30, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 30, 2023) |
| K-0753 | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 30, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 30, 2023) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 30, 2023) |
December 16, 2021 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 14, 2022) |
| 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 (February 14, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.