Topeka, KS · 90 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Topeka's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,270–$9,240/mo
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Osage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
1017 Main Street, Osage City, KS 66523 · Osage County
Americare Senior Living provides senior living communities and care services across Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, home health, therapy, respite care, and adult day services.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 87% full (46 of 53 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A low federal rating — review the details closely
Osage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Osage City, KS, with 53 certified beds and an average of about 46 residents per day. It operates as part of the Americare Senior Living network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.70 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.47 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 76.2%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 12 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.70 hrs/resident/day)
- •High staff turnover (76.2%)
- •12 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Osage City options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 53
- Avg. residents/day
- 46
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Americare Senior Living
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 175256
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,270–$9,240/mo (median $8,030) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Topeka prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.70
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.47
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 76.2%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 12
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2024-09-05
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (26 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2024-09-05Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
2024-09-05Severity F — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
2024-09-05Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2024-09-05Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
2024-09-05Severity E — potential for harmQuality 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.
2024-09-05Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
2024-09-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2024-09-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Pet friendly
- ✓ Scheduled transportation
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Fitness center
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
- ✓ Studio apartments
Location
1017 Main Street, Osage City, KS
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Osage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
How much does Osage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center cost?
Osage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Osage City, KS area typically runs $7,270–$9,240 per month (median $8,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Osage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Osage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Osage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.70 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 76.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Osage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Osage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 26 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-09-05). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Osage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 87% full (46 of 53 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Osage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offer?
Osage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Osage City, KS offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 53 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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