ONAGA OPERATOR, LLC

ONAGA OPERATOR, LLC is a skilled nursing facility located at 500 Western Street in Onaga, Kansas (zip code 66521), within Pottawatomie County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and holds 45 certified beds. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility has received an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. ONAGA OPERATOR, LLC received a 2-star rating in the health inspection category, a 3-star rating for staffing, and a 3-star rating for quality measures. The health inspection rating reflects findings from standard surveys and complaint investigations conducted by state agencies on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is based on reported nurse staffing hours relative to resident census, and the quality measure rating reflects performance on a set of clinical indicators drawn from resident assessment data. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, ONAGA OPERATOR, LLC is eligible to provide services to residents whose care is funded through either of these federal programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific eligibility criteria and benefit period limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to eligible residents who meet the financial and functional criteria established by the state of Kansas. Residents and families seeking to confirm accepted payment methods or specific coverage details are advised to contact the facility directly at (785) 889-4227. When compared to national benchmarks, the facility's overall 2-star rating places it below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection component, also rated 2 stars, similarly falls below average, while both the staffing and quality measure components, each rated 3 stars, are in line with the national average. This profile reflects a facility that performs at or near average levels in staffing and clinical quality indicators, while facing greater scrutiny in the area of health inspections. Facilities in rural Kansas communities such as Onaga may serve populations with limited alternatives, and the data presented here is intended to support informed decision-making based on publicly available CMS information.