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Locust Grove Village

A nursing home in La Crosse, Kansas 67548

701 W 6th Street, La Crosse, Kansas 67548. (785) 222-2574.

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The short answer

Record last released by CMS on Oct 28, 2026.

The last 24 months 16 citations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. Most serious: immediate jeopardy to health or safety (J). Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean8
Star ratings
CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Scope and severity (A to L)
CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7).
Nurse staffing hours
The hours registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse aides worked, per resident per day, from the payroll records each home sends CMS. Source: CMS, Payroll-Based Journal.
Fines and payment denials
A fine (civil money penalty) is money CMS makes a nursing home pay when it falls short of federal rules. A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stop paying for new admissions until the home meets the rules again. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.430 and 488.417.
Immediate jeopardy
CMS’s most serious finding: the place’s failure to meet a rule caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to someone in its care. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 489.3.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

9 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The Kansas average is 9.4.

Last standard inspection Jul 22, 2026.

Most serious in three years: immediate jeopardy to health or safety (J), at a complaint inspection on Aug 14, 2025

Source:

CMS, Provider Information, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

When those citations happened

16 citations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. Most serious: immediate jeopardy to health or safety (J). The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

16 citations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

All 16 citations in the last three years

Grouped by inspection, newest first. Each carries , from A, the least serious, to L, the most. 1 came from complaint inspections.

Source:

CMS, Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Jul 22, 2026: standard inspection9 citations

  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident’s ability to function.

    Rule F0605. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Aug 14, 2026.

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Rule F0690. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Aug 21, 2026.

  • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Rule F0727. F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Aug 21, 2026.

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Rule F0756. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Aug 14, 2026.

  • 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.

    Rule F0761. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Aug 14, 2026.

  • 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.

    Rule F0801. F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Aug 21, 2026.

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

    Rule F0812. F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Aug 13, 2026.

  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Rule F0849. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Aug 21, 2026.

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Rule F0883. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Aug 21, 2026.

Aug 14, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation

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

    Rule F0600. J: immediate jeopardy to health or safety. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 2, 2025.

Sep 11, 2024: standard inspection6 citations

  • 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) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Rule F0700. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Oct 14, 2024.

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Rule F0756. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Oct 14, 2024.

  • 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.

    Rule F0758. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Oct 14, 2024.

  • 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.

    Rule F0761. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Oct 14, 2024.

  • 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.

    Rule F0801. F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Oct 14, 2024.

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Rule F0804. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Oct 14, 2024.

Is it certified, and in good standing?

  • Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since Jun 1, 1996.
  • Not on CMS’s special focus list.
  • No abuse icon from CMS.
  • No change of ownership in the last 12 months.
  • CMS lists its ownership as non profit, corporation.
  • 38 certified beds.
Source:

CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Has it been fined or penalized?

  • 1 fine in the last three years, $12,779 in all.
  • No Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
  • 1 citation in the last three years came from complaint inspections.
Source:

CMS, Penalties and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Fines and payment denials, newest first
DateKindAmount
Aug 14, 2025Fine$12,779

Who does the caring?

4.28 nurse hours per resident per day

The Kansas average is 4.13.

CMS publishes staffing about four months after the fact.

Source:

CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Staffing measures
MeasureThis homeKansas average
Nurse hours per resident per day4.284.13
Of which registered nurses0.750.73
At weekends3.603.62
Nursing staff turnover52.2%48%
Registered nurse turnover20%42.6%
Administrators who leftNot givenNot given

Who owns it?

  • 49 owners or officers are people: Tayci Helm (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); James Northcutt (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Troy Aldrich (corporate director, 0%); Troy Aldrich (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Troy Aldrich (on the governing body (managing control)); Troy Aldrich (trustee); Troy Aldrich (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Kathy Holopirek (corporate director, 0%); Kathy Holopirek (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Kathy Holopirek (on the governing body (managing control)); Kathy Holopirek (trustee); Kathy Holopirek (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Tonya Basgall (corporate officer, 0%); Tonya Basgall (corporate director); Tonya Basgall (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Tonya Basgall (on the governing body (managing control)); Tonya Basgall (trustee); Tonya Basgall (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Rachel Holopirek (corporate director, 0%); Rachel Holopirek (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Rachel Holopirek (on the governing body (managing control)); Rachel Holopirek (trustee); Rachel Holopirek (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Suzi Worthey (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Suzi Worthey (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Michael Stecklein (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Robert C Ladd (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Robert C Ladd (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Ruth Baalmann (corporate officer); Ruth Baalmann (corporate director, 0%); Ruth Baalmann (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Ruth Baalmann (on the governing body (managing control)); Ruth Baalmann (trustee); Ruth Baalmann (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Cari Torrez (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); James Gipson (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Sydni Hartman (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Charlotte Rathke (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Charlotte Rathke (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); A person CMS lists without a name (trustee); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Samuel Norman Gross (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); London Leaming (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Amy Depperschmidt (corporate officer, 0%); Amy Depperschmidt (corporate director, 0%); Amy Depperschmidt (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Amy Depperschmidt (on the governing body (managing control)); Amy Depperschmidt (trustee); Amy Depperschmidt (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)).
  • No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
  • No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
Source:

CMS, All Owners. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly.

CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Organisations CMS lists
OrganisationRoleShareSince
Farmers Bank and TrustAdditional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)Feb 4, 2004
Forvis Mazars LLPAdditional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)Feb 4, 2004
Bland & Associates, P.C.Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)Sep 23, 2022

How do residents fare?

  • CMS rates its quality measures 3 of 5 (Kansas average 3.3).
Source:

CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

CMS’s star ratings, from 1 to 5
MeasureRating
Overall rating3 of 5
Health inspections2 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among the 12 nearest homes, within 46.1 miles, this one had the 6th most health citations at the latest inspection cycle (9; the middle value was 9).
Source:

CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

The 12 nearest, by straight-line distance
PlaceMiles awayCitations, latest cycle
Locust Grove Village This nursing home9
Via Christi Village Hays KS LLC24.225
Good Samaritan - Hays24.76
Diversicare of Larned25.96
Medicalodges Great Bend28.710
Azria Health Great Bend30.513
Good Samaritan - Ellis31.24
Ness County Hospital Ltcu DBA Cedar Village33.110
Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center34.01
Russell Regional Hospital Ltcu34.212
Medicalodges Kinsley42.47
Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu46.19

What the record doesn’t say

  • Complaints that didn’t lead to a citation aren’t published.
  • Inspections reach CMS’s data about six weeks after they happen, and staffing about four months after.
  • CMS publishes the inspectors’ full written findings in a separate monthly file, which isn’t loaded yet.
  • Fines and Medicare payment denials are the only enforcement CMS publishes; state licence actions aren’t included.

Sources

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Information (4pq5-n9py).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Penalties (g6vv-u9sr).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, All Owners (afe44b85-cc6d-40d7-b5df-00ae8910d1d2).

    Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, State and US Averages (xcdc-v8bm).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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