WATHENA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER

Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a long-term care and rehabilitation facility located at 2112 Highway 36 in Wathena, Kansas, within Doniphan County. The facility operates with 60 certified beds and is organized under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating also stands at 3 stars, reflecting a standard performance level relative to other facilities in the country. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating above-average staffing levels compared to national norms. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, suggesting that the facility performs above the national average on clinical quality indicators used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assess resident outcomes and care processes. Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal insurance programs. Individuals seeking placement at this facility should contact the administration directly at 785-989-3141 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance arrangements that may be accommodated. When compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0 stars, Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center falls in line with the national benchmark on its overall and health inspection ratings. However, its staffing and quality measure ratings of 4 stars each place it above average in those two domains. Staffing levels are measured by the CMS based on the number of hours of care provided per resident per day by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. Quality measures are derived from clinical data submitted to CMS and cover a range of resident health outcomes. These individual component ratings provide a more detailed picture of facility performance beyond what the overall star rating alone conveys. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility and to conduct an in-person visit when evaluating care options.