Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
KANSAS VETERANS HOME
WINFIELD, KS · 97 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 23, 2024
CMS Certification Number 175516 · first certified September 2010
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
28 citations — more than 51% 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 10 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 9. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (December 2025 to February 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten KS facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2024. 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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7 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)
2 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 28 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 | 28 |
| Median facility in KS | 27 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| September 17, 2020 | 11 |
| August 5, 2022 | 7 |
| April 23, 2024 | 10 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 3 | 2024-04-23 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 3 | 2024-04-23 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 2 | 2022-08-05 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2024-04-23 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2024-04-23 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 2 | 2024-04-23 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2024-04-23 |
| 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 | 2024-04-23 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 11
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 6
- Egress Deficiencies 5
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
- Other 3
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 11 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 6 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 23, 2024 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2024) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2024) |
| 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 22, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2024) |
| 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 22, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2024) |
August 5, 2022 — 7 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 (September 22, 2022) |
| 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 (September 22, 2022) |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 22, 2022) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 22, 2022) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 22, 2022) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 22, 2022) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 22, 2022) |
September 17, 2020 — 11 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 (March 23, 2020) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2020) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2020) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2020) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2020) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2020) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2020) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2020) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2020) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2020) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2020) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.