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The Legacy Of Herington
2 E Ash Sreet, Herington, KS 67449
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The Legacy Of Herington Description
The Legacy Of Herington is a community that offers assisted living and nursing care and is about 22.0 miles outside the small town of Abilene, Kansas. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Best choice in and around Herington.
- Fantastic facility and staff, perfect for loved ones.
- Home-like environment with a caring team.
- Great atmosphere and truly caring staff.
- High praise for the administrator and the rest of the staff.
- Residents are genuinely cared for.
- Very pleasant staff and clean environment.
- Visitors have had heartwarming experiences and commend the staff for their kindness.
- Regular visits by family members are welcomed, with pets allowed for emotional support.
Negative Review:
- Concerns about management focusing on profits over resident care, leading to staff turnover.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: May 9, 2006
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 45
Total current residents: 31
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 3
Number of
substantiated complaints: 3
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $34057
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-17 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-17 | F | Construction Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. |
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-17 | F | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-17 | F | 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. |
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-17 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-17 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-17 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-17 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-17 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-17 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-17 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-17 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-17 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-17 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-17 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-17 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-17 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-20 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-20 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-20 | F | 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. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-20 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-20 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-20 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-20 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-20 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-20 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-20 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-20 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-20 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-20 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. |
| 2019-07-17 | 2019-08-16 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2019-07-17 | 2019-08-16 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. |
| 2019-07-17 | 2019-08-16 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. |
| 2019-07-17 | 2019-08-16 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. |
| 2019-07-17 | 2019-08-16 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. |
| 2019-07-17 | 2019-08-16 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. |
| 2019-07-17 | 2019-08-16 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2019-07-17 | 2019-08-16 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2019-07-17 | 2019-08-16 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2019-07-17 | 2019-08-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2019-07-17 | 2019-08-16 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. |
| 2019-07-17 | 2019-07-17 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-07-17 | 2019-08-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. |
| 2019-07-17 | 2019-08-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-07-17 | 2019-08-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2019-07-17 | 2019-08-16 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-07-17 | 2019-08-16 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-07-17 | 2019-08-16 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-31 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | E | 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. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Keep signed and dated reports of x-rays and other diagnostic services in the residents record. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | J | 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. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-04-24 | J | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | F | 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. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-07-05 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. |
| 2022-01-19 | 2022-01-28 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-08 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-08 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-02-24 | 2021-02-25 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2021-02-24 | 2021-02-25 | J | 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. |
| 2019-08-07 | 2019-09-06 | D | 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. |
| 2019-08-07 | 2019-09-06 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-05-23 | $13,058 |
| 2018-10-29 | $23,595 |
| 2019-01-30 | $154,788 |
| 2021-02-24 | $34,057 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Abilene which is 22.0 miles away and has a population of 6,558 (very small town).
- The average income is $50,874, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 82
- Low Temperature: 33
- Average Temperature: 58.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 113 days of rain, 22 days of snow and 228 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.7 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.98 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Barnes Food Center
0.5 miles awayWest Walnut Market
0.7 miles awayOur Store
8.1 miles awayChapman Food Mart
21.2 miles awayWalmart Neighborhood Market
23.8 miles awayNone Found
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Banks
First National Bank and Trust
0.5 miles awayCentral National Bank
0.7 miles awayCitizens State Bank and Trust
8.1 miles awayAstra Bank
21.1 miles awayPinnacle Bank
22.1 miles awayHospitals
Herington Municipal Hospital
0.0 miles awayMemorial Hospital
22.0 miles awaySaint Luke Hospital and Living Center
23.4 miles awayGeary Community Hospital
23.5 miles awayMorris County Hospital
23.9 miles awayPharmacies
Patterson Healthcare Pharmacy
22.0 miles awayBankes Drug
22.1 miles awayDentists
Junction City Family Dentistry
23.8 miles awayParks
Branton Place
15.0 miles awayGeary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area
15.2 miles awayGeary County State Park
15.9 miles awayBrown Memorial Park
19.3 miles awayDurham
20.2 miles awayNone Found
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Culture
Great Plains Theatre
22.2 miles awayRestaurants
Santa Fe Cafe
0.5 miles awayEl Veracruz Authentic Mexican Food
0.6 miles awayHill Bar & Grill
0.6 miles awayPizza Hut
0.6 miles awaySpot
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