ElderGrade
F

24.6/100

Poor

Tonganoxie Terrace

1010 East Street, Tonganoxie, KS 66086

CMS 1/5 stars #5 of 5 in Leavenworth County (913) 369-8705
Certified beds
90
Occupancy
77%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $47,317 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 69%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

9.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -6.4 for 35 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.02 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.42 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 69% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

2/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 1 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

3/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $47,317 in federal fines across 2 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.00 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.42 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.71 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 68.60%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 56 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 29, 2026 (6 months ago).

G Jan 29, 2026 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm to a resident

F Jan 29, 2026 F0574

Resident Rights Deficiencies

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 29, 2026 F0577

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 29, 2026 F0838

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 29, 2026 F0761

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 29, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 29, 2026 F0865

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 29, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
MARCOTTE, RICHARD Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
NAVAS-MIGUELOA, LUIS Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GOLDBERG, NATHAN Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
INSEL, DAVID Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Tonganoxie Terrace

What is the ElderGrade for Tonganoxie Terrace? +

Tonganoxie Terrace holds an ElderGrade of F (24.6 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Tonganoxie Terrace? +

Residents receive an average of 3.00 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Tonganoxie Terrace been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 56 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Tonganoxie Terrace accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Tonganoxie Terrace is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.