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Fowler Residential Care

401 E 6th

4.8(4 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
20
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Government, Hospital district
Certified beds
20
Animal visitation
Regular visits from goats, bunnies, pheasants, turkeys
Pricing transparency
No published pricing information available

What Families Think

Fowler Residential Care is a small, long-standing nursing home in rural Kansas known for its close-knit, personal feel and unique animal visitation program. The handful of available reviews describe attentive, friendly staff and residents who are happy and engaged, though there is limited public feedback to draw from overall.

The Good

  • Animal visitation program with goats, bunnies, and more
  • Rooms residents can personalize with photos and quilts
  • Outdoor gardens, grassy areas, and a gazebo
  • Staff described as friendly and family-like
  • Reviewers note residents are happy and engaged
  • Recognized as an award-winning facility in Kansas

The Bad

  • Very few reviews available (only 4) to assess care quality
  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Fowler Residential Care is a senior living community in Fowler, Kansas offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Outdoor Patio, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

About Fowler Residential Care

Fowler Residential Care is a nursing home located in Fowler, Kansas, offering long-term residential care and skilled nursing services. The facility opened in 1975 and was originally licensed for 33 beds.

The community features large, comfortable rooms that residents are encouraged to personalize with photographs, paintings, quilts, and other items from home to ease the transition and create a welcoming environment.

Outdoor amenities include expansive grounds with beautiful flower gardens, large grassy areas with seating for visiting, and a gazebo for enjoying fresh air and shade. The staff is described as friendly, helpful, and well-trained, focused on ensuring resident safety and care.

A distinctive aspect of life at Fowler Residential Care is the animal visitation program. Staff members regularly bring animals to visit residents in common areas, including a pointer named Daisy as well as baby goats, bunnies, pheasants, turkeys, and other animals. The animals are kept in kennels in the common area, allowing residents to see, touch, and interact with them safely.

Types of Care at Fowler Residential Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Fowler Residential Care

4.8overall · 4 ratings combined

4.8★ on Google (4)

Marla Cowden

Sep 2024

via Google ↗

My Aunt Norma and Uncle Bruce McClaren are residents there. I am so happy to see them well cared for, happy, and involved in activities! Thsnk you all so much!!!

Marlene Faye Jones

Jun 2024

via Google ↗

Facility is well maintained, patients are treated like family, friendly staff. Award winning Facility for State of Kansas.

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 14 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Feb 26, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • 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 Mar 21, 2025

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 21, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 9, 2025

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 9, 2025

Apr 30, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 23, 2024

May 10, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 9, 2023

  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 22, 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 May 22, 2023

Aug 30, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 27, 2021

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 27, 2021

  • 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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 8, 2021

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 8, 2021

  • 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 Oct 8, 2021

  • Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 8, 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 Fowler Residential Care offer?

Fowler Residential Care offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Fowler Residential Care located?

Fowler Residential Care is located at 401 E 6th in Fowler, Kansas.

What do families say about Fowler Residential Care?

Fowler Residential Care is a small, long-standing nursing home in rural Kansas known for its close-knit, personal feel and unique animal visitation program. The handful of available reviews describe attentive, friendly staff and residents who are happy and engaged, though there is limited public feedback to draw from overall.

How did Fowler Residential Care do on recent health and safety inspections?

Fowler Residential Care had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 14 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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