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.
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 26 citations
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 23, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 23, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 23, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 23, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 23, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 23, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 23, 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.