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Elmhaven East is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Parsons, Kansas, run by Woodworth Health Care. Reviewers consistently praise the attentiveness and compassion of the staff toward residents recovering from hospital stays or needing long-term care, with several noting that family members are treated well and kept comfortable.
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Elmhaven is a senior living community in Parsons, Kansas offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 14 reviews.
Elmhaven East is a skilled nursing facility in Parsons, Kansas, offering rehabilitation and nursing services to help residents maintain their highest level of function. The community specializes in post-hospital care, with a rehabilitation team focused on helping residents return home in the shortest time possible, whether they need care for a few hours or an extended stay.
The facility operates under Woodworth Health Care, which has provided experienced care to Parsons and surrounding areas for 45 years. Elmhaven East applies a team approach across all departments, dietary, social services, activities, and nursing, working together toward individualized resident goals.
The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and a variety of private insurance plans, with social service representatives available to work with residents on insurance matters. Monthly activities and dietary calendars keep residents and families informed about upcoming programs and meals at the facility.
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Help Me Choose4.4overall · 14 ratings combined
4.4★ on Google (14)
Jaran Dixon
Jun 2025
Great care from their staff! Cannot complain! Staff checked on us several times and made sure my Grandfather was comfortable as well as taken care of! It’s always hard when our loved ones wear down and we want the best for them, but I genuinely believe this staff cares about their clients!
Walter Taylor
Apr 2022
This is for your older people that need help that can't help them self.
Debrah Burke
Oct 2021
My sister is there and has been for a year. She is treated very well and enjoy friends and activities. I'm am so thankful for all the staff!
Sherri Anderson
Mar 2018
Outstanding they take good care their clients
Sally Madison
Feb 2018
Wonderful place to bring a loved one who needs care
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 72 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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 Jun 24, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 24, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 16, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 24, 2025
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 Jun 16, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 28, 2025
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 16, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 28, 2025
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 28, 2025
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2025
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 28, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 28, 2025
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 28, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 28, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 28, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 28, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 28, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2023
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2023
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2023
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2023
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2023
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2023
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2023
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 Oct 16, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2023
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 16, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 16, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 16, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2022
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2022
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2022
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2022
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2022
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2022
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2022
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2022
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2022
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2022
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 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 Jan 31, 2022
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2022
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2022
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 13, 2022
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2022
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2022
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 13, 2022
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2022
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2022
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2022
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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2022
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 Jan 13, 2022
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 Jan 13, 2022
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2022
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 13, 2022
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.
Elmhaven offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Elmhaven is located at 1400 S 15th Street in Parsons, Kansas.
Elmhaven East is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Parsons, Kansas, run by Woodworth Health Care. Reviewers consistently praise the attentiveness and compassion of the staff toward residents recovering from hospital stays or needing long-term care, with several noting that family members are treated well and kept comfortable.
Elmhaven had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 72 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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