DOWNS CARE AND REHAB

Downs Care and Rehab is a skilled nursing facility located at 1218 Kansas Street in Downs, Kansas, within Osborne County. The facility operates with 45 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents enrolled in either program. The facility holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which is the highest tier in the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. This overall rating is derived from three component categories. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the outcomes of on-site inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating is 5 stars, indicating staffing levels relative to the resident census as reported to CMS. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, based on clinical data points such as rates of hospital readmission, use of antipsychotic medications, and residents' functional outcomes. The national average overall rating is 3.0 stars, meaning Downs Care and Rehab's overall rating of 5 stars places it above that national baseline. Downs Care and Rehab accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification allows the facility to serve a broad range of residents, including those who qualify for Medicare-covered short-term rehabilitation stays and those who rely on Medicaid for long-term custodial care. Individuals and families considering placement should verify current bed availability and confirm specific coverage details directly with the facility and their respective insurance or benefits programs. When compared to national averages, Downs Care and Rehab performs at or above average across all three CMS rating components. The national average overall rating of 3.0 stars serves as a midpoint benchmark, and this facility's overall 5-star designation places it in the top tier of rated facilities nationwide. Its staffing rating of 5 stars is particularly notable given that staffing levels are a closely monitored indicator of resident care capacity. The health inspection and quality measure ratings, each at 4 stars, are also above the national average threshold. This data is sourced from CMS reporting and is updated periodically as new inspection cycles and clinical data are submitted.