Valley Health Care Center
400 12th Street, Valley Falls, KS 66088 · Jefferson County · (785) 945-3832
40 certified beds · For profit - Partnership · Medicare and Medicaid since 2025
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
1 of 5
CMS note: This facility did not submit staffing data.
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 175572 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 9, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Kansas average is 9.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 9 health citations since July 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
CMS links it to Midwest Health, an affiliated group of 11 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.
507/23
404/25
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 9 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
6D
0E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
April 9, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 23 residents. The sample included 13 residents. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide a Registered Nurse (RN) for at least eight consecutive hours a day seven days a week. This placed the residents at risk of decreased quality of care.
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 23 residents. Based on interview, and record review the facility failed to submit accurate staffing information to the federal regulatory agency through Payroll Based Journaling (PBJ), when the facility failed to submit accurate registered nurse (RN) coverage hours.
- D Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 23 residents. The sample included 13 residents, with one resident reviewed for trauma informed care (treatment or care directed to prevent re-experiencing or reducing the effects of traumatic events). Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to identify trauma-based triggers related to Resident (R) 2's post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD- mental disorder characterized by an acute emotional response to a traumatic event or situation involving severe environmental stress) and failed to implement individualized interventions to prevent re-traumatization. These deficient practices placed R2 at risk for decreased psychosocial well-being and ineffective treatment.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 23 residents. The sample included 13 residents, including five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure staff notified the physician when Resident (R) 11's physician ordered insulin (a hormone that lowers the level of glucose in the blood) was refused or held. This deficient practice placed R11 at risk of unnecessary medication administration and related complications.
July 27, 2023Standard inspection · 5 citations
- F Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 30 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide Registered Nurse (RN) coverage eight hours a day, seven days a week, placing all residents who reside at the facility at risk of lack of assessments and inappropriate care.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 30 residents. The sample included 12 residents. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to report blood pressures and fasting blood sugars (a system which measures blood glucose in the body) outside of physician ordered parameters for Resident (R) 8. This placed the resident at risk for complications related to potential delay in physician involvement and/or treatment decisions.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 31 residents. The sample included 12 residents, with 12 reviewed for bathing. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to revise a care plan to reflect Resident (R) 20's shower refusal's and include other alternatives for personal hygiene per the resident's needs and preferences. This placed the resident at risk for poor hygiene due to uncommunicated care or behaviors.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 30 residents. The sample included 12 residents, with five reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the Consultant Pharmacist idenitfied and reported Resident (R) R8's blood pressure and blood sugars (a system which measures blood glucose in the body) were outside of physician ordered parameters. This placed the resident at risk for physical decline.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 31 residents. The sample included 12 residents, with five reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure adequate monitoring to identify out of parameter blood pressures and fasting blood sugars (a system which measures blood glucose in the body) for Resident (R) 8. This placed the resident at risk for complications related to medications used for high blood pressure and blood sugars.
Fire safety inspections
14 fire safety citations on file: 5 on April 9, 2025, 9 on July 27, 2023.
Every fire safety citation14 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Meet other general requirements.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
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.
| Measure | This home | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | not reported | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | not reported | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | not reported | 3.60 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | not reported | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | not reported | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 48.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 42.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS note on this home's staffing data: This facility did not submit staffing data.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Kansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 16.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: VALLEY HEALTH CARE CENTER OPERATIONS LLC. CMS links this home to Midwest Health, a group of 11 nursing homes averaging 3.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Health Care Center Operations LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 07/16/2003 |
| Floyd C Eaton III Trust 2012 | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 07/01/2016 | |
| James Brett Klausman Trust 2012 | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 07/01/2016 | |
| Jamie N Eaton Trust 2012 | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 07/01/2016 | |
| Klaton Enterprises, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 07/16/2003 | |
| Michael Graham Klausman Trust 2012 | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 07/01/2016 | |
| Eaton, Floyd | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 07/16/2003 | |
| Klausman, James | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 07/16/2003 | |
| Eaton, Floyd | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/16/2003 | |
| Klausman, James | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/16/2003 | |
| Midwest Health, Inc. 06122001 | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/27/2024 | |
| Valley Health Care Center Operations LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/27/2024 | |
| Eaton, Floyd | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/27/2024 | |
| Klausman, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/31/2024 | |
| Floyd C Eaton III Trust 2012 | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/03/2025 | |
| James Brett Klausman Trust 2012 | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/03/2025 | |
| Jamie N Eaton Trust 2012 | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/03/2025 | |
| Klaton Enterprises, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/03/2025 | |
| Michael Graham Klausman Trust 2012 | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/03/2025 | |
| Midwest Health, Inc. 06122001 | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/03/2025 | |
| Valley Health Care Center Operations LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/03/2025 |
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.
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 9, 2025: "Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 9, 2025: "Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 9, 2025: "Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 9, 2025: "Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent."
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Common questions
- What is Valley Health Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Valley Health Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Valley Health Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 9, 2025. The Kansas average is 9.5.
- Has Valley Health Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Valley Health Care Center 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 Valley Health Care Center?
- CMS lists 21 owners and managers, and links the home to Midwest Health. Legal business name: VALLEY HEALTH CARE CENTER OPERATIONS LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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