AExcellent · score 73/100 · #38 of 294 in Kansas
The Cedars
1021 Cedars Drive, Mcpherson, KS 67460 · 54 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 5.0 nurse hours per resident-daytop quarter in Kansas
9 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 32)top quarter
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why The Cedars is graded A
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Kansas nursing homes in the same size band (small, 54 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.
The Cedars at a Glance
A
73/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.98 h.
85<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: 32.
78<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: 3.
52<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
72<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.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Kansas, small facilities · CMS record 175380 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1021 Cedars Drive, Mcpherson, KS 67460
Phone6202410919
CountyMcpherson
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds54
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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