Onaga Operator, LLC
500 Western Street, Onaga, KS 66521 · (785) 889-4227 · CMS certification number 175220
Onaga Operator, LLC is a 45-bed for-profit nursing home in Onaga, Kansas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1992. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 18 health citations, 4 of them at the level CMS classes as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Kansas average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 3 | 9.4 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.97 | 4.13 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30.0% | 48.0% |
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3.1 |
Facility details
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
|---|---|
| Chain | Mission Health Communities (29 facilities) |
| Certified beds | 45 (about 25 residents a day) |
| County | Pottawatomie |
| Last standard inspection | April 30, 2026 |
Inspection history
18 citations from 6 inspections, 4 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
April 30, 2026 3 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected May 29, 2026
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Potential for minimal harm (widespread) Administration
Tag F0851 · severity code C · corrected May 29, 2026
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.
Potential for minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0801 · severity code C · corrected May 29, 2026
July 28, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Immediate jeopardy
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0600 · severity code J · corrected Jul 11, 2025
October 2, 2024 7 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code F · corrected Nov 1, 2024
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0801 · severity code F · corrected Nov 1, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0623 · severity code E · corrected Nov 1, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Nov 1, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0756 · severity code D · corrected Nov 1, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0758 · severity code D · corrected Nov 1, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0803 · severity code D · corrected Nov 1, 2024
March 13, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Immediate jeopardy
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety (isolated) Pharmacy Service Complaint
Tag F0760 · severity code J · corrected Feb 13, 2024
December 7, 2023 2 citations · complaint inspection Immediate jeopardy
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety (widespread) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0609 · severity code L · corrected Nov 16, 2023
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0604 · severity code J · corrected Nov 16, 2023
April 5, 2023 4 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0582 · severity code D · corrected May 15, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nursing and Physician Services
Tag F0726 · severity code D · corrected May 15, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected May 15, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected May 15, 2023
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | Fine | $16,149 |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Fine | $14,518 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Fine | $11,911 |
Covers roughly the last three years, as CMS publishes them.
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