Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
VIA CHRISTI VILLAGE HAYS KS LLC
HAYS, KS · 96 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey July 23, 2025
CMS Certification Number 175498 · first certified July 2007
Ownership
Operated by RECOVER-CARE HEALTHCARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
- New ownershipOwnership changed July 1, 2025 (change of ownership)from VIA CHRISTI VILLAGE HAYS INC
Position within KS
25 citations — more than 41% 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 9.5. 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 July 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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5 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.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 25 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
4 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 25 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 | 25 |
| Median facility in KS | 27 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 7, 2022 | 12 |
| November 30, 2023 | 7 |
| July 23, 2025 | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 3 | 2025-07-23 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2025-07-23 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2023-11-30 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 2 | 2023-11-30 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2025-07-23 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2025-07-23 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 2 | 2023-11-30 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 1 | 2022-06-07 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 13
- Egress Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Other 4
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 13 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Electrical Deficiencies | 1 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
July 23, 2025 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 2, 2025) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 26, 2025) |
November 30, 2023 — 7 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 (January 26, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 26, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 26, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 26, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 26, 2024) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 26, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 26, 2024) |
June 7, 2022 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0131 | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 29, 2022) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 29, 2022) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 29, 2022) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 29, 2022) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 29, 2022) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 29, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 29, 2022) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 29, 2022) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 29, 2022) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 29, 2022) |
| K-0901 | Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 29, 2022) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 29, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.