01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-02-26 | 2 | 2025-02-26 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | 2023-05-10 | 2 | 2023-05-10 | 1 |
| Cycle 3 | 2021-08-30 | 5 | 2021-08-30 | 2 |
CMS CCN 1755262026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Fowler Residential Care
401 E 6Th · Fowler, KS 67844 · Meade County
Certified beds20CMS provider file
Recent citation rows14current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
14 rows in the current release
1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-02-26 · HEALTHF0582Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-212025-02-26 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-212025-02-26 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-092025-02-26 · FIREK0920Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-092024-04-30 · HEALTHF0689Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-23 · complaint2023-05-10 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-222023-05-10 · HEALTHF0919Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-222023-05-10 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-092021-08-30 · HEALTHF0756Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-10-082021-08-30 · HEALTHF0758Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-10-082021-08-30 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-10-082021-08-30 · HEALTHF0882Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-10-082021-08-30 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-10-272021-08-30 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-10-2703 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-30 | Fine | $8,021 | 0 |
| 2024-04-30 | Payment Denial | $0 | 6 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- KNOTT, CHERYLIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/20/2015
- MCDOWELL, KARENIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/16/2025
- MILFORD, KEVINIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/20/2015
- MILFORD, PAMIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/16/2025
- MILFORD, KEVINIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/09/2014
- KNOTT, CHERYLIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/09/2014
- FOWLER HOSPITAL DISTRICTOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/07/2012
- BENTON, GILBERTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/17/2014
- KNOTT, CHERYLIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/20/2015
- MCDOWELL, KARENIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/16/2025
- MILFORD, KEVINIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/20/2015
- MILFORD, PAMIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/16/2025
- NORMAN, GREGGIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/16/2025
- SCHOWENGERDT, ANDREWIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/07/2022
- WHITNEY, BARBARAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2015
- FOWLER HOSPITAL DISTRICTOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/07/2012
- BENTON, GILBERTIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/17/2014
- KNOTT, CHERYLIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/20/2015
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours5.50per resident day
RN hours1.91per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.39per resident day
Staff turnover37.0%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Kansas ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.