EASTRIDGE

Eastridge is a skilled nursing facility located at 604 1st Street in Centralia, Kansas, within Nemaha County. The facility operates 28 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. Eastridge is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across four categories: overall, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Eastridge holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the lowest tier on the CMS scale, indicating a pattern of inspection findings that places the facility below most others nationally. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, reflecting staffing levels that exceed national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, indicating that clinical quality indicators at this facility compare favorably to the national average. These individual ratings are factored into the overall score using CMS methodology. Eastridge accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification is relevant to prospective residents and families who are evaluating long-term care financing options. Individuals relying on Medicare for short-term skilled nursing coverage, or Medicaid for long-term custodial care, may be eligible for services at this facility depending on clinical and financial qualifications. Private pay and supplemental insurance arrangements may also be applicable, though specific financial policies are determined by the facility directly. When compared to national averages, Eastridge presents a mixed profile across CMS rating categories. The overall 2-star rating places it below the national 3-star average, largely influenced by the 1-star health inspection rating, which represents the lowest classification CMS assigns. In contrast, the 5-star staffing rating and 4-star quality measure rating both surpass national norms, indicating that certain operational and clinical dimensions of the facility perform at a higher level than many others across the country. Families and referral professionals reviewing this facility should consider each rating category individually, as the composite score may not fully capture the variation in performance across these distinct areas. Contact information for Eastridge is available at 785-857-3388 for inquiries regarding availability, services, and admission criteria.