All citations for Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

September 25, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 1 to 25 of 29 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of September 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 11, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 16, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 11, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 11, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 11, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 11, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 11, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 11, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2023).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 20, 2023).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2021).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0009, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2021).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2021).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2021).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2021).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2021).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2021).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2021).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2021).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2021).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2021).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.