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Nursing Homes / Kansas / Little River / Sandstone Heights
Fonteum Care Compare · Nursing Home · CCN 175509

Sandstone Heights

440 State Street, Little River, Kansas 67457 · Rice County

View on Medicare.gov →All Little River facilities →
Data source May 6, 2026·1 CCN 175509 · Medicare-certified nursing home·CMS Care Compare — NH Provider Info (4pq5-n9py)·Methodology →·Module overview →·Audit Pack →·CMS dataset →·NH deficiency study →

CMS star ratings

3★
Overall
out of 5
2★
Health Inspection
out of 5
5★
Staffing
out of 5
3★
Quality Measures
out of 5

Source: CMS Care Compare NH Provider Information dataset (4pq5-n9py). Star ratings reflect CMS quarterly refresh cadence. View current ratings at Medicare.gov.

Facility identity

CCN
175509
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership type
Non profit - Other
County
Rice
Certified beds
36
Avg. daily residents
27.4
Last standard survey
March 13, 2025
RN hours / resident day
0.96
Total nurse hours / resident day
3.83
SFF status

Daily staffing — weekend coverage & contractor reliance

From the CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) daily nurse-staffing submission — direct-care RN + LPN + CNA hours per resident day. Weekend dips and contractor reliance are not captured by the CMS five-star staffing rating above.

Weekday nurse hrs / resident day (2025Q2)
3.57
Weekend nurse hrs / resident day
3.27
Contractor share of nurse hours
16%
Daily records observed
91

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal — Daily Nurse Staffing. Related Fonteum data: PBJ staffing hub · SNF ownership · OIG exclusions · source registry.

Source: CMS Care Compare — Nursing Home Provider Information·Snapshot: 2026-05-07·Method: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System; PBJ daily nurse staffing·ID: 4pq5-n9py

Frequently asked questions

What is the CMS overall star rating for Sandstone Heights?

Sandstone Heights has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5. This rating combines health inspection, staffing, and quality measure sub-ratings per CMS Care Compare methodology.

Who owns Sandstone Heights?

Sandstone Heights is classified as "Non profit - Other" per the CMS Care Compare NH Provider Information dataset. Ownership records are self-reported to CMS and updated periodically.

How many beds does Sandstone Heights have?

Sandstone Heights has 36 Medicare/Medicaid-certified beds per CMS Care Compare data. Average daily resident census is 27.4.

What is the staffing rating at Sandstone Heights?

Sandstone Heights has a CMS staffing star rating of 5 / 5. Reported RN hours per resident day: 0.96. Total nurse hours per resident day: 3.83.

Is Sandstone Heights a Special Focus Facility?

Sandstone Heights is not listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program in the current snapshot.

When was Sandstone Heights last inspected?

The most recent standard health inspection on record for Sandstone Heights was March 13, 2025. For the most current inspection results, visit Medicare.gov.

Does Sandstone Heights accept Medicare and Medicaid?

Related research and data

All nursing homes in Little RiverAll nursing homes in KansasNursing homes overviewNH deficiency & harm rate studyNH penalties enforcement studyCare Compare methodology

Reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Montecillo, MD, non-practicing medical reviewer. Content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice, endorsement, or recommendation. Star ratings and facility data are sourced from CMS Care Compare (4pq5-n9py) and reflect the most recently available public snapshot. View current status at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.

External sources: CMS NH Provider Information (4pq5-n9py) · CMS NH Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw) · CMS NH Penalties (g6vv-u9sr) · Medicare.gov profile for CCN 175509 · CMS certification & compliance · HHS-OIG exclusions program. All data is US Government Works (public domain per 17 U.S.C. 105).

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Not designated

Sandstone Heights is classified as "Medicare and Medicaid" per the CMS Care Compare dataset. Contact the facility directly to confirm current enrollment and acceptance of new residents.