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Botkin Care and Rehab

102 W Botkin Street, Wellington, KS 67152 · Sumner County · (620) 326-7437

45 certified beds, about 41 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1994

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 175337 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on February 26, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Kansas average is 9.5, the national average 9.2).

None of its 10 health citations since September 2021 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.29 hours per resident per day, against 4.07 across Kansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.38 of those hours.

43.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Kansas average 48.1%).

CMS links it to Mission Health Communities, an affiliated group of 29 nursing homes.

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 10 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
5D
3E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
February 26, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 5 citations
  1. E
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 3, 2025
    Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 40 residents with 14 residents included in the sample. Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to review and revise the care plans for five of the Resident's sampled, including R9, R30 and R17, regarding failure to review and revise the care plan to include Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP-a set of infection control practices that use gowns and gloves to reduce the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), R17, regarding the use of antianxiety medication (medication used to calm and relax people) and R18, regarding the use of footrests on the resident's wheelchair.
  2. E
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    F758 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 3, 2025
    Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 40 residents with 14 residents sampled including six residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to monitor two Residents (R)17 and R 19, regarding failing to have a stop date for as needed (PRN) Lorazepam (an antianxiety medication).
  3. D
    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    F625 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 3, 2025
    Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 40 residents with 14 residents sampled, including two residents reviewed for hospitalization. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide one Resident (R)30 and/or their representative with a written notice specifying the duration and cost of the bed hold policy, at the time of the resident's transfer to the hospital.
  4. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 3, 2025
    Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 40 residents with 14 residents sampled, including six residents reviewed for accidents. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide safe transportation for one dependent Resident (R)18, regarding failure to utilize footrests while transporting the resident in a wheelchair. The facility also failed to ensure care planned fall interventions were in place for R19.
  5. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 3, 2025
    Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 40 residents. The sample included 14 residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective infection control program related to failing to clean the vent on the oxygen concentrator for resident (R)30 and R18, and failed to follow enhanced barrier precautions (EBP, a set of infection control measures that use gowns and gloves to reduce the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) in nursing homes) R19 and R30. This deficient practice had the potential to spread possible infections to the residents in the facility.
April 6, 2023Standard inspection · 5 citations
  1. F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 9, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 40 residents with one main kitchen to serve meals to 39 of the 40 residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to serve food in a sanitary manner when staff handled ready to eat foods, touched the food surfaces of the plates as staff were ready to serve to residents after staff touched their face and the diet sheets. This had the potential to affect 39 of the 40 residents in the facility.
  2. F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 9, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 40 residents with 12 residents included in the sample. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a sanitary environment to prevent spread of infection and illness in the facility by failing to clean and store Resident (R) 36 nebulizer and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask. In addition, the facility failed to prevent potential infections when the laundry room washing machine had a heavy build-up of black grime.
  3. E
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    F921 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 9, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 40 residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a safe, functional, and comfortable environment by failure to repair, clean, or maintain the laundry room. Findings Included: - Observation during the initial tour on 04/06/23 at 08:51 AM, revealed the laundry room entry was too small for the barrels of laundry brought in and to be sorted. The entry into the washing area revealed the walls of the laundry room did not go completely to the floor, were in poor condition with holes in several places, with approximately four inches of space between the floor and the bottom of the sheet rock. The area behind the two washing machines had trash, dust, and dried dusty water marks down the walls. The pipes were covered with a dark thick dusty film substance, that appeared to be slush. [...]
  4. D
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    F623 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 9, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 40 residents. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to notify/ send a copy of the notice of facility-initiated hospitalization transfer/discharge to a representative of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman of the reason as required, for the transfers for one Resident (R36)that required hospitalization.
  5. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 9, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThe facility reported a census of 40 residents, with 12 sampled, including one resident sampled for activities of daily living (ADL). Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide care consistent with standard of practice for Resident (R) 11 to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene related to showers, nail care and facial hair removal.
September 7, 2021Standard inspection · 0 citations

Fire safety inspections

23 fire safety citations on file: 6 on February 26, 2025, 10 on April 6, 2023, 7 on September 7, 2021.

Every fire safety citation23 citations
  1. F
    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    K 222 · February 26, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · February 26, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · February 26, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · February 26, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · February 26, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · February 26, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. F
    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    E 15 · April 6, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. F
    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    E 39 · April 6, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. F
    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    K 222 · April 6, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · April 6, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · April 6, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. F
    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    K 711 · April 6, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · April 6, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. F
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · April 6, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. F
    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    K 923 · April 6, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. E
    Use approved construction type or materials.
    K 161 · April 6, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  17. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · September 7, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  18. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · September 7, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  19. E
    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    K 511 · September 7, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  20. E
    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    K 741 · September 7, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  21. E
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · September 7, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  22. E
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · September 7, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  23. D
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · September 7, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeKansasUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.294.073.86
Registered nurses0.380.710.69
All nursing staff on weekends2.913.603.42
Nurse aides2.36
Licensed practical nurses0.55
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)43.9%48.1%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover66.7%42.0%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 3.68 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.44 on weekdays and 2.91 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.30 in April to June 2025 to 3.29 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.290.383.442.91 0.4%0 of 9041
Oct to Dec 20253.210.413.382.78 0.0%1 of 9239
Jul to Sep 20253.300.463.502.77 0.0%0 of 9239
Apr to Jun 20253.300.543.442.95 1.9%0 of 9139
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Kansas, Jan to Mar 20264.010.674.193.564.8%0.6% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeKansasUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
10.817.913.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.01.60.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.82.91.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
4.44.33.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.21.91.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
20.416.214.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.64.44.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
10.618.115.4
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.61.81.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
0.32.11.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: WELLINGTON OPERATOR LLC. CMS links this home to Mission Health Communities, a group of 29 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Coronado Operator, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization100%10/01/2019
Barres, LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization10/01/2019
Curis Holdings, LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization10/01/2019
T and C Capital Assets, LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization10/01/2019
Windward Health Partners LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization10/01/2019
Yoakum, JamieCorporate officerIndividual07/24/2024
Mission Health Communities, LLCOperational/managerial controlOrganization10/01/2019
Wellington Operator LLCOperational/managerial controlOrganization10/01/2019
Lindeman, StuartOperational/managerial controlIndividual10/01/2019
Thomas, TinaOperational/managerial controlIndividual10/01/2019
Yoakum, JamieOperational/managerial controlIndividual07/24/2024

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 26, 2025: "Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave."
  2. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 26, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
  3. What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 26, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
  4. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on February 26, 2025: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.91 hours per resident per day, below the Kansas average of 3.60.

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Common questions

What is Botkin Care and Rehab's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Botkin Care and Rehab 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Botkin Care and Rehab get at its last inspection?
5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 26, 2025. The Kansas average is 9.5.
Has Botkin Care and Rehab been fined?
CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
Does Botkin Care and Rehab accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Botkin Care and Rehab?
CMS lists 11 owners and managers, and links the home to Mission Health Communities. Legal business name: WELLINGTON OPERATOR LLC.

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