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Tallgrass Healthcare Campus

1417 W Ash St., Junction City, KS 66441 · Geary County · (785) 762-2162

100 certified beds, about 70 residents a day · For profit - Partnership · Medicare and Medicaid since 1981

CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse in a recent inspection Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 175126 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on August 6, 2025, inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the Kansas average is 9.5, the national average 9.2).

Of 20 health citations since May 2022, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).

CMS lists 1 fine totaling $13,995 in the last three years; the largest was $13,995, and the latest is dated November 13, 2025.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.60 hours per resident per day, against 4.07 across Kansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.63 of those hours.

49.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Kansas average 48.1%).

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 20 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
1K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
15D
2E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
June 30, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 27, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to immediately implement effective measures to prevent further potential abuse or mistreatment of residents. After Resident (R) 1 made an allegation of abuse which named a facility staff member as the alleged perpetrator, the facility did not immediately suspend the staff member (AP), which allowed the AP to have further access to the alleged victim and/or other vulnerable residents.
November 13, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. K
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 66 residents, with three residents reviewed for abuse and neglect. Based on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to protect Resident (R) 2, a cognitively impaired female, from sexual abuse. On 11/12/25 at 01:40 PM, staff found R2, who had severe cognitive impairment, was unable to consent to sexual relations, and had a history of wandering, in R1's room on his bed. R1, who had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 (cognitively intact) and a history of sexual behaviors, performed oral sex on R2. Staff separated the residents and placed R2 on one-to-one observation. This deficient practice placed R2 and other cognitively impaired female residents in Immediate Jeopardy.
August 6, 2025Standard inspection · 9 citations
  1. E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 62 residents. The facility had two medication rooms and three medication carts. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff locked and secured medications while away from the medication cart on the Sunshine Hall. This placed residents at risk for accidental ingestion of medication and adverse reactions.
  2. D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    F628 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 62 residents. The sample included 16 residents, with one reviewed for discharge. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to notify the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO- a public official who works to resolve resident issues in nursing facilities) of Resident (R) 1 and R67's. The facility also failed to develop a discharge summary that included a recapitulation (a concise summary of the resident's stay and course of treatment in the facility) of the resident's stay for R67's unplanned discharge. This placed the residents at risk for uninformed care choices and impaired rights.
  3. D
    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, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 62 residents. The sample included 16 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that Resident (R) 9's comprehensive care plan was revised with information about his dialysis (a procedure where impurities or wastes were removed from the blood). This deficient practice placed R9 at risk for missed dialysis visits and complications related to dialysis.
  4. D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 62 residents. The sample included 16 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident (R) 2's physician ordered fluid restriction was followed by staff. This placed R2 at risk of fluid overload and possible complications.
  5. D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    F698 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 62 residents. The sample included 16 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that Resident (R) 9's dialysis (a procedure where impurities or wastes were removed from the blood) physician order was in his orders of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). This deficient practice placed R9 at risk for missed dialysis visits and complications related to dialysis.
  6. D
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    F756 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 62 residents. The sample included 16 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the Consultant Pharmacist (CP) identified Resident (R) 32's as-needed antianxiety (a class of medications that calm and relax people) without a stop date and R2's fluid restriction parameter monitoring with the use of a diuretic (a medication to promote the formation and excretion of urine). This placed the residents at risk for inappropriate and/or unnecessary medication.
  7. D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    F757 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 62 residents. The sample included 16 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to obtain a stop date for Resident (R) 32's as-needed (PRN) antianxiety (a class of medications that calm and relax people) lorazepam, which placed R32 at risk of receiving unnecessary medication.
  8. D
    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
    F849 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 62 residents. The sample included 16 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to include a hospice (a program that gives special care to people who are near the end of life) plan of care that outlined visit frequency, medications, medical equipment, and the resident representative's preference for Resident (R) 4 and R32. This deficient practice placed the residents at risk of not receiving resident-directed end-of-life care.
  9. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 62 residents. The sample included 18 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a sanitary and comfortable environment to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections when staff failed to provide enhanced barrier precautions (EBP - infection control interventions designed to reduce transmission of resistant organisms which employ targeted gown and glove use during high contact care) for Resident (R) 17. The facility staff failed to change gloves when providing incontinent care for R17. This deficient practice placed the residents at risk for possible exposure to infection.
November 20, 2023Standard inspection · 4 citations
  1. 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) November 29, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 63 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to implement a water management program for Legionella disease (Legionella is a bacterium spread through mist, such as air-conditioning units in large buildings. Adults over the age of 50 and people with weak immune systems, chronic lung disease or heavy tobacco use are most at risk of developing a pneumonia caused by Legionella). This deficient practice placed the residents at increased risk of infectious disease.
  2. E
    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, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 29, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 63 residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to serve food in one of two dining rooms in a sanitary manner. This deficient practice placed residents at risk for food borne illness.
  3. D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    F582 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 29, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 63 residents. The sample included 16 residents. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide Resident (R)5 and R20, or their representative, the completed Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notices (ABN) form 10055 which included the cost to continue services. This placed the resident at risk of uninformed decisions about their skilled services.
  4. D
    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
    F790 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 29, 2023
    Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 63 residents. The sample included 16 residents with one reviewed for dental care. Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to facilitate the necessary dental care services for Resident (R) 26. This placed R26 at risk for pain, weight loss, and worsening dental issues.
May 4, 2022Standard 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 16, 2022
    Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 61 residents. The sample included 16 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for the 61 residents who resided in the facility and received their food from the facility kitchen, when the facility failed to ensure clean and sanitary food prep areas, and failed to dispose of expired food items. This placed the 61 residents at risk for foodborne illness.
  2. 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 16, 2022
    Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 61 residents. The sample included 16 residents, with five reviewed for activities of daily living (ADLs). Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide consistent bathing services for three sampled residents, Resident (R) 38, R49, and R9 . This placed the residents at risk for complications related to poor hygiene.
  3. D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    F757 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 16, 2022
    Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 61 residents. The sample included 16 residents, with five reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to monitor and provide the physician ordered interventions for bowel management for one sampled resident, Resident (R) 38. This placed the resident at risk for constipation and decline.
  4. D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    F759 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 16, 2022
    Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 61 residents. The sample included 16 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure one of six residents reviewed during medication administration pass, remained free of medication error. This placed the resident at risk for adverse reaction from the medication.
  5. D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 16, 2022
    Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 61 residents. The sample included 16 residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to label Resident (R) 36's insulin (hormone which allows cells throughout the body to uptake glucose) pen with the opened and expiration date, and discard expired stock medications on one of three medication carts. This placed the residents at risk for ineffective medications.

Fire safety inspections

19 fire safety citations on file: 7 on August 6, 2025, 7 on November 20, 2023, 5 on May 4, 2022.

Every fire safety citation19 citations
  1. F
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · August 6, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    K 511 · August 6, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · August 6, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · August 6, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    K 921 · August 6, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. D
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · August 6, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. D
    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    K 374 · August 6, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · November 20, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. E
    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    K 211 · November 20, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. E
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · November 20, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. E
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · November 20, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. E
    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    K 355 · November 20, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. E
    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    K 511 · November 20, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. E
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · November 20, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. F
    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    K 354 · May 4, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. F
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · May 4, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  17. E
    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    K 211 · May 4, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  18. E
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · May 4, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  19. E
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · May 4, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
November 13, 2025Fine $13,995

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

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)3.604.073.86
Registered nurses0.630.710.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.233.603.42
Nurse aides2.11
Licensed practical nurses0.85
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)49.3%48.1%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover41.7%42.0%42.9%
Administrators who left1

CMS expects 3.86 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 3.75 on weekdays and 3.23 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 5.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.70 in April to June 2025 to 3.60 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.600.633.753.23 5.1%0 of 9070
Oct to Dec 20253.630.743.753.32 0.0%0 of 9264
Jul to Sep 20253.880.814.023.51 5.4%0 of 9261
Apr to Jun 20253.700.783.863.31 0.0%0 of 9168
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
20.517.913.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.71.60.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.62.91.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.54.33.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.91.91.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
9.316.214.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
7.34.44.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
11.518.115.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
15.422.423.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
5.511.512.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.01.81.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.22.11.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: VALLEY VIEW SENIOR LIFE LLC.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Brooks, Philip5% or greater direct ownership interestIndividual40%11/01/2007
Warren, Brian5% or greater direct ownership interestIndividual60%11/01/2007
Brooks, PhilipW-2 managing employeeIndividual11/01/2007
Warren, BrianW-2 managing employeeIndividual11/01/2007
Brooks, PhilipCorporate directorIndividual11/01/2007
Shandy, TimothyCorporate directorIndividual11/01/2007
Warren, BrianCorporate directorIndividual11/01/2007

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 are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on August 6, 2025: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs."
  2. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on August 6, 2025: "Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health."
  3. How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 30, 2026: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."
  4. 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 August 6, 2025: "Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.23 hours per resident per day, below the Kansas average of 3.60.
  6. How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.

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Common questions

What is Tallgrass Healthcare Campus's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Tallgrass Healthcare Campus 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Tallgrass Healthcare Campus get at its last inspection?
9 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 6, 2025. The Kansas average is 9.5.
Has Tallgrass Healthcare Campus been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $13,995 in the last three years.
Does Tallgrass Healthcare Campus 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 Tallgrass Healthcare Campus?
CMS lists 7 owners and managers. Legal business name: VALLEY VIEW SENIOR LIFE LLC.

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