DBelow average · score 30/100 · #254 of 294 in Kansas
Sandstone Heights
440 State Street, Little River, KS 67457 · 36 certified beds · Non profit - Other
Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in Kansas
5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 72)below median
$67,763 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Sandstone Heights is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Kansas nursing homes in the same size band (small, 36 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Sandstone Heights at a Glance
D
30/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.18 h.
56<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 72.
35<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 1.
6<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $67,763 fines, 1 denials.
6<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Kansas, small facilities · CMS record 175509 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address440 State Street, Little River, KS 67457
Phone6208976266
CountyRice
OwnershipNon profit - Other
Certified beds36
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.