ESKRIDGE CARE AND REHAB

Eskridge Care and Rehab is a long-term care facility located at 505 N. Main Street in Eskridge, Kansas (ZIP 66423), in Wabaunsee County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 60 certified beds. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Eskridge Care and Rehab holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. This rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5, which measures the levels of nursing and care staff relative to the resident population. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, indicating that the facility performs above average on clinical quality indicators used to assess resident health outcomes. CMS star ratings range from 1 to 5, with higher numbers representing better performance relative to other facilities. Eskridge Care and Rehab is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term nursing facility care is subject to Kansas state program rules and individual financial eligibility. Residents or their representatives should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to clarify current coverage options and costs. When compared to the national average CMS overall star rating of 3.0, Eskridge Care and Rehab falls below that benchmark with an overall rating of 2 out of 5. Its health inspection and staffing ratings are each below the national average, while its quality measure rating of 4 out of 5 exceeds the national average for that component. This pattern suggests relative strength in clinical outcome measures, alongside lower performance in inspection results and staffing levels. Families and individuals researching long-term care placement are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data, consult with healthcare providers, and visit facilities directly when making placement decisions.