Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
GRAND PLAINS SKILLED NURSING BY AMERICARE
PRATT, KS · 53 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 13, 2025
CMS Certification Number 175566 · first certified October 2020
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
31 citations — more than 64% 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 15 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 8. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens November 2026 — about 1 month from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 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
6 of the 31 citations on file are 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)
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 31 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 | 31 |
| Median facility in KS | 27 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 3, 2022 | 12 |
| June 27, 2023 | 4 |
| March 13, 2025 | 15 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2025-03-13 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 3 | 2025-03-13 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2025-03-13 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2025-03-13 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2023-06-27 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2023-06-27 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 1 | 2025-03-13 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2022-03-03 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 9
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 6
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 6
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 5
- Other 5
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 9 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 6 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 6 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 5 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 13, 2025 — 15 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2025) |
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2025) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2025) |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2025) |
| 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 (May 21, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2025) |
| K-0362 | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2025) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 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 (May 21, 2025) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2025) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2025) |
| K-0916 | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Waiver has been granted (April 16, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2025) |
June 27, 2023 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 18, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 18, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 18, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 18, 2023) |
March 3, 2022 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2022) |
| E-0033 | Establish methods for sharing information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2022) |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2022) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2022) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2022) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2022) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2022) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2022) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2022) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2022) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.