Fowler Residential Care
401 E 6th, Fowler, KS 67844
Fowler Residential Care is a nursing home in Fowler, Kansas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (620) 646-5215
- Last standard health inspection
- February 26, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 20
- Residents per day, on average
- 13.5
- Ownership type
- Government - Hospital district
- Legal business name
- Fowler Hospital District
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Kansas average (9 vs 28).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 30, 2024 from $12,340 to $8,021.
2 citations
Health inspection on February 26, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.
Citation F0582. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on February 26, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2021.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Payment stopped
May 17, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS stopped payment for new admissions from May 17, 2024, for 6 days.
1 citation
Health inspection on April 30, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
69 of 296 Kansas homes (23%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2023.
Fine
April 30, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $8,021 on April 30, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.1 to 4.4 hours per resident per day.
2 citations
Health inspection on May 10, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0919. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2023.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on May 10, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2021.
4 citations
Health inspection on August 30, 2021
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2021.
Citation F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2021.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2021.
Citation F0882. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2021.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 30, 2021
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2021.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2021.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- FOWLER HOSPITAL DISTRICTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/07/2012
- BENTON, GILBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/17/2014
- KNOTT, CHERYLOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/20/2015
- MCDOWELL, KARENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/16/2025
- MILFORD, KEVINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/20/2015
- MILFORD, PAMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/16/2025
- NORMAN, GREGGOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/16/2025
- SCHOWENGERDT, ANDREWOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/07/2022
- WHITNEY, BARBARAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2015
Questions
When was Fowler Residential Care last inspected?
CMS lists February 26, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Fowler Residential Care have?
CMS lists 9 health citations since August 30, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Fowler Residential Care been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,021 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Fowler Residential Care?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Fowler Residential Care a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.