CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1755662026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Grand Plains Skilled Nursing By Americare

331 Ne State Road 61 · Pratt, KS 67124 · Pratt County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds53CMS provider file
Recent citation rows48current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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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.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-03-1382025-03-1315
Cycle 22023-06-2752023-06-274
Cycle 32022-03-0342022-03-0312
02 / CITATION DETAIL

48 rows in the current release

2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 8 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-10-01 · HEALTHF0600Severity G · isolated actual harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-25 · complaint
2025-10-01 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-25 · complaint
2025-10-01 · HEALTHF0610Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-25 · complaint
2025-03-13 · FIREE0004Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-21
2025-03-13 · FIREE0007Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-21
2025-03-13 · FIREE0024Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-01
2025-03-13 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-10 · complaint
2025-03-13 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; 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 · 2025-04-10 · complaint
2025-03-13 · HEALTHF0814Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-10 · complaint
2025-03-13 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-10 · complaint
2025-03-13 · HEALTHF0908Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-10 · complaint
2025-03-13 · FIREK0100Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Construction Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-21
2025-03-13 · FIREK0222Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-21
2025-03-13 · 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 · 2025-05-21
2025-03-13 · FIREK0362Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-21
2025-03-13 · FIREK0363Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-21
2025-03-13 · FIREK0511Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-01
2025-03-13 · 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 · 2025-04-30
2025-03-13 · FIREK0741Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-21
2025-03-13 · FIREK0781Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-21
2025-03-13 · FIREK0911Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-01
2025-03-13 · FIREK0916Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Correction field: Waiver has been granted · 2025-04-16
2025-03-13 · FIREK0920Severity F · widespread; 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 · 2025-05-01
2023-06-27 · HEALTHF0576Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-07-26
03 / 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.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2025-10-01Fine$14,3520
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • HWJ LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 07/17/2018
  • GRAND PLAINS SKILLED NURSING LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 08/11/2020
  • FORD, JULIANNAIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 07/17/2018
  • MONTGOMERY, HENLEYIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 07/17/2018
  • MONTGOMERY, WILLIAMIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 07/17/2018
  • SCHADE, KYLEIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2021
  • TOWNS, BETHIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/10/2015
  • REIKER, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/17/2018
  • SCHADE, KYLEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2021
  • AMERICARE SYSTEMS, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/11/2020
  • CROSSON, CLAYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/11/2020

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 hours4.17per resident day
RN hours0.32per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.41per resident day
Staff turnover64.2%CMS reported field
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