Tallgrass Creek, INC
Scout 97Overland Park, KS · 44 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Overland Park's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,160–$8,010/mo
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Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation
7850 Freeman Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66112 · Wyandotte County
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UnratedHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates unrated.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 92% full (120 of 131 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
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 Kansas City skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating
Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Kansas City, KS, with 131 certified beds and an average of about 120 residents per day. It operates as part of the The Ensign Group network.
This community does not yet carry a Medicare overall star rating — often the case for newer facilities or those with a recent ownership change. We recommend requesting its most recent state survey directly.
Staff provide about 3.71 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.48 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 11 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $84,023 in the recent record. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Not yet assigned a federal overall star rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.71 hrs/resident/day)
- •$84,023 in federal fines
- •In the CMS Special Focus Facility program
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Kansas City options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 131
- Avg. residents/day
- 120
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- The Ensign Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 175298
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall ratingNot yet rated
Health inspectionsNot yet rated
StaffingNot yet rated
Quality measuresNot yet rated
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $6,160–$8,010/mo (median $6,880) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Kansas City 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
- 3.71
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.48
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 32.1%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (Special Focus Facility). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 11
- Federal fines
- 2 ($84,023)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2025-11-19
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (32 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-11-19Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
2025-11-19Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-11-19Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2025-11-19Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
2025-11-19Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
2025-11-19Severity 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.
2025-11-19Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2025-11-19Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-21 | Fine | $19,503 |
| 2025-05-21 | Payment denial | — |
| 2024-06-04 | Fine | $64,520 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
7850 Freeman Avenue, Kansas 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 Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation
How much does Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation cost?
Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Kansas City, KS area typically runs $6,160–$8,010 per month (median $6,880, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
How is the staffing at Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation?
Staff provide about 3.71 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation?
Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation has 32 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-11-19). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation have availability?
Typically 92% full (120 of 131 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation offer?
Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation in Kansas City, KS offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 131 beds.
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