Trevor Dinkel
Dec 2023
They are doing great job with my mom and dad will be there soon ty for all your hard work
1 / 2Quick Facts
- Total units
- 45
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 45
- Inspections
- View history (40 citations)
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Families describe Downs Care And Rehabilitation as a small, close-knit skilled nursing community where staff are attentive, communicative, and treat residents like family. Reviewers highlight cleanliness and a sense of trust even when they live far away, though the sample of feedback is limited.
The Good
- Staff described as compassionate and professional
- Facility kept clean with homelike feel
- Quick, responsive answers to family questions
- Residents treated with dignity and respect
- Staff proactively call with updates or concerns
The Bad
- No published pricing information available
- Based on a small pool of only 13 reviews
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Downs Care And Rehabilitation is a senior living community in Downs, Kansas offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 13 reviews.
About Downs Care And Rehabilitation
Downs Care and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Downs, Kansas, licensed for 45 residents. It provides intermediate and custodial nursing care for seniors requiring medical oversight and daily assistance.
Families consistently praise the staff's compassionate approach to resident care. Multiple families describe the facility as maintaining a homelike, family-oriented environment where residents are treated with dignity and respect. Staff responsiveness stands out, families report that calls are answered promptly and any concerns or questions are addressed right away. The facility is described as clean and well-maintained throughout.
One family wrote, "I never worry that mom will not have the care that she needs or deserves," reflecting the peace of mind that distance-living relatives experience. Another noted that staff greet visitors with warmth and friendliness upon arrival. Families also appreciate proactive communication, with staff calling to update on any questions or issues that arise.
Downs Care and Rehabilitation holds a 4.9 out of 5 Google rating based on 13 family reviews, with the vast majority rating their experience at five stars.
Types of Care at Downs Care And Rehabilitation
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Downs Care And Rehabilitation
4.9overall · 13 ratings combined
4.9★ on Google (13)
Kathy Mason
Aug 2023
The people who work with the elderly have a very hard job. When I call and ask questions they answer my questions. Right away. I'm very grateful for the people that work there and take care of my loved one. Thank you.
Neal Johnson
Dec 2021
I have family there and there take very good care of them there. Always call you if there are any questions or issues. Provide great care to the residents there
Monica Foster
Aug 2020
They take excellent care of their residents. They treat them all with dignity & respect and as family. Staff greats each person coming in to visit with a warm & friendly smile & hello. It is always clean. God bless them all! There is not a better place anywhere!! 💕
Paula Mccra
Dec 2019
The staff take excellent care of my mom. They are professional, compassionate and caring. The facility is clean and has a homelike environment. The facility is like one big family. I live approximately 2 hours away and I never worry that mom will not have the care that she needs or deserves, which is great relief to me and my family.
Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 40 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jul 31, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 31, 2024
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 31, 2024
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 31, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2024
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 13, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 31, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 31, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 31, 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 31, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 31, 2024
Aug 18, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard18 citations
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 23, 2022
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 23, 2022
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 23, 2022
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 23, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 22, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 22, 2022
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 23, 2022
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 23, 2022
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 23, 2022
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 23, 2022
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 23, 2022
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 23, 2022
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 23, 2022
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 23, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 22, 2022
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 22, 2022
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2022
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2022
Jul 15, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 12, 2021
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 12, 2021
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 12, 2021
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2021
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2021
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 15, 2021
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 15, 2021
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Downs Care And Rehabilitation offer?
Downs Care And Rehabilitation offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Downs Care And Rehabilitation located?
Downs Care And Rehabilitation is located at 1218 Kansas Street in Downs, Kansas.
What do families say about Downs Care And Rehabilitation?
Families describe Downs Care And Rehabilitation as a small, close-knit skilled nursing community where staff are attentive, communicative, and treat residents like family. Reviewers highlight cleanliness and a sense of trust even when they live far away, though the sample of feedback is limited.
How did Downs Care And Rehabilitation do on recent health and safety inspections?
Downs Care And Rehabilitation had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 40 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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