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The Plaza Health Services at Santa Marta

13875 W 115TH Terrace, Olathe, KS 66062 · Johnson County

Experience peace of mind with Santa Marta’s integrated care: assisted living, memory care, respite, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing.

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 87% full (43 of 50 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 solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Olathe

The Plaza Health Services at Santa Marta is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Olathe, KS, with 50 certified beds and an average of about 43 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 5.14 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.71 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 14 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.14 hrs/resident/day)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•14 deficiencies at last survey

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Olathe, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 50
Avg. residents/day: 43
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 175503

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	$6,160–$8,010/mo (median $6,880)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,750–$7,440/mo (median $5,250)	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

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 5.14; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.71; National avg ≈ 0.75

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 14
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2024-07-31
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (17 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2024-07-31Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2024-07-31Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

2024-07-31Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-07-31Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

2024-07-31Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

2024-07-31Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

2024-07-31Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

2024-07-31Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

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

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Scheduled transportation
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
✓ Gardens / walking paths
✓ 24/7 staff

Location

13875 W 115TH Terrace, Olathe, 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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Common questions about The Plaza Health Services at Santa Marta

How much does The Plaza Health Services at Santa Marta cost?

The Plaza Health Services at Santa Marta does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Olathe, 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.

What is The Plaza Health Services at Santa Marta's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates The Plaza Health Services at Santa Marta 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at The Plaza Health Services at Santa Marta?

Staff provide about 5.14 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at The Plaza Health Services at Santa Marta?

The Plaza Health Services at Santa Marta has 17 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-07-31). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does The Plaza Health Services at Santa Marta have availability?

Typically 87% full (43 of 50 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does The Plaza Health Services at Santa Marta offer?

The Plaza Health Services at Santa Marta in Olathe, KS offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 50 beds.

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