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Families and staff describe Onaga Health and Rehab as a warm, family-like skilled nursing home where staff know residents personally. Reviewers consistently praise the caring nurses, home-style meals, and activities like bingo and happy hour that keep residents engaged.
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Onaga Health and Rehab is a senior living community in Onaga, Kansas offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 37 reviews.
Onaga Health and Rehab is a skilled nursing and long term care community in Onaga, Kansas, licensed for up to 45 residents. All beds are certified for Medicare and Medicaid. The facility offers 24-hour staffing, an on-site registered nurse, private rooms, restaurant-style dining, and housekeeping and laundry services. Amenities include an emergency call system, wheelchair accessibility, medication management, and social activities such as birthday parties, holiday celebrations, bingo, and happy hour.
Reviewers consistently praise the caring and supportive staff, describing them as engaging, thoughtful, and willing to go above and beyond for residents. Multiple families noted the facility's family-like atmosphere and the comfort residents experience there. The dining program receives positive mention, with staff accommodating special dietary requests and preparing preferred foods when possible. Rooms are described as homey, with residents encouraged to personalize their spaces with personal belongings.
The facility holds a CMS overall star rating of 2 of 5 stars, though its Google rating is 4.7 of 5 across 37 reviews.
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Phyllis Ortega
Nov 2020
This is a very friendly, caring home. It is like one big family. Residents are happy. The food is good and they are real good about fixing something special if able to. Rooms are decorated to be homey and residents are encouraged to bring in their belongings. Very caring staff and they do extra things to make the residents comfortable and safe in this environment.
Amber Wiseley
Feb 2020
Very kind staff that works hard to make all residents feel happy and safe. The staff goes above and beyond to help residents feel at home, from birthday parties, happy hour, bingo and just giving each resident individual care.
Travis Peters
Oct 2019
This is a great place, where they treat everyone like family, residents and staff alike. They have been active in the community for as long as I remember. I have had grand parents, great aunts and uncles there, and always had the piece of mind that they were getting there needs met. I would highly recommend this home to anyone.
Rachel Hager
Oct 2019
They always have the best activites for their Residents and staff. They really know how to have fun! The staff is always willing to help new staff members. Caring and supportive staff is what you will see when you come to Onaga Health and Rehab. Local people taking care of their aging community! I Love being a Nurse and look forward to taking care of the Residents here. It's more than a job it's a home!
ALEXANDRIA Canup
May 2019
I have only had wonderful experiences when I visit. The nurses are so engaging, thoughtful and really just make you feel at home and comfortable. If the day ever comes I find myself needing to be in a facility this will be my top pick. They truly exude compassion, empathy and love. Thank you all for going above and beyond for all of your residents and their families. God Bless
6 inspection visits in the last three years, 41 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 22, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 2, 2026
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 2, 2026
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 22, 2026
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 22, 2026
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 22, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 29, 2026
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 22, 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.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 29, 2026
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 29, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected 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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 1, 2024
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 18, 2024
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 Dec 18, 2024
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 18, 2024
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 Dec 18, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 13, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 16, 2023
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 16, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 29, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 29, 2023
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 May 29, 2023
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 May 29, 2023
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 29, 2023
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 29, 2023
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 May 29, 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 15, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2023
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.
Onaga Health and Rehab offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Onaga Health and Rehab is located at 500 Western Street in Onaga, Kansas.
Families and staff describe Onaga Health and Rehab as a warm, family-like skilled nursing home where staff know residents personally. Reviewers consistently praise the caring nurses, home-style meals, and activities like bingo and happy hour that keep residents engaged.
Onaga Health and Rehab had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 41 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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