ElderGrade
D

53/100

Below average

Willow Point Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

6500 Greeley Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66104

CMS 1/5 stars #5 of 9 in Wyandotte County (913) 334-0200
Certified beds
45
Occupancy
79%
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.

  • 5 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.

  • $15,421 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 80%

    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 20/30 Staffing 20/30 Stability 0/15 Outcomes 5/15 Enforcement 8/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

20/30

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

Staffing

20/30

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

  • 4.38 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.64 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

0/15

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

  • 80% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

5/15

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

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

Enforcement history

8/10

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

  • $15,421 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

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 3.85 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.64 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.32 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 80.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 57 citations

Last standard health inspection: October 24, 2024 (1 year ago).

F Oct 24, 2024 F0801 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Oct 24, 2024 F0812 From a complaint

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 Oct 24, 2024 F0607 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 24, 2024 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 24, 2024 F0700 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Cor...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 24, 2024 F0558 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 24, 2024 F0676 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 24, 2024 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP, which operates 346 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
GATEWAY HEALTHCARE LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
THE ENSIGN GROUP INC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
LEWIS, CORWIN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
BURNAM, SOON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BURNAM, SOON Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
EPPERSON, KAREN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LEWIS, CORWIN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
JORGENSEN, DAVID Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
KEETCH, CHAD Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
PORT, BARRY Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
ENSIGN SERVICES, INC. Organization ADP OF THE SNF
MOUNT SUNFLOWER HEALTH HOLDINGS LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Willow Point Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

What is the ElderGrade for Willow Point Rehabilitation And Nursing Center? +

Willow Point Rehabilitation And Nursing Center holds an ElderGrade of D (53 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". 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 Willow Point Rehabilitation And Nursing Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.85 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Willow Point Rehabilitation And Nursing Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 5 of the 57 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 Willow Point Rehabilitation And Nursing Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Willow Point Rehabilitation And Nursing Center 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.