2112 Highway 36, Wathena, KS 66090 · Doniphan County
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Typically 57% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Wathena, KS, with 60 certified beds and an average of about 34 residents per day. It operates as part of the Recover-Care Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.71 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.71 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $5,750–$7,480/mo (median $6,430) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local St. Joseph prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
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.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
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.
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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, compar…
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.
2112 Highway 36, Wathena, KS
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Talk to an advisor about this communityWathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Wathena, KS area typically runs $5,750–$7,480 per month (median $6,430, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.71 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has 26 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-09-25). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 57% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Wathena, KS offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 60 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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